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Company Overview BlueSun Technologies is dedicated to helping government and businesses navigate the future by leveraging information and experiences. With a commitment to customer satisfaction and quality solutions, we aim to become a leader in providing business intelligence tools that visualize corporate and industry data. Summary We are seeking a talented Software Architect to join our team at BlueSun Technologies to work in a hybrid role for a 5+ month contract with the Virginia Department of Elections as a Technical Lead for a cloud-based software development project with the initial phase currently in progress. The position will work with an established development team that is currently adding additional staffing in support of the project. The Technical Lead will provide oversight, direction and guidance/consultation to the project development team throughout the entire project lifecycle through final acceptance of all deliverables. Responsibilities include the following: • Work with the project manager to ensure all aspects of project management disciplines and ensure compliance with agency specific and Commonwealth project management and project governance policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. • Review and validate project deliverables to ensure information accuracy, thoroughness, completeness and compliance. • Ensure project has a valid project plan that maintains scope, tasks, schedules, estimates, and status, and that information is accurately disseminated to IT management. • Direct corrective actions in any area in which performance falls below objectives. • Monitor the progress of the project and provide quick and accurate responses to Agency leadership as to status, issues and risks of the project. • Serve as liaison between Agency leadership and VITA in cooperation with the project manager. • Assist in the preparation of reports and materials for regularly scheduled project reviews with Agency leadership, VITA, and the project oversight committee. Requirements: • 10 Years of Experience acting as a Technical Lead on a successful large-scale IT project • 10 Years of Extensive expertise in Azure Cloud Services like Azure AppServices, Azure Functions, AzureDevOps, Azure Storage, Azure Kubernetes Service, etc. • 10 Years proficient in one or more programming languages (e.g., C#, .NET, Python, JavaScript) • 10 Years of Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, microservice architecture, and serverless computing • 10 Years of Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using AMR templates, Bicep, or Terraform • 10 Years of Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools like Azure Monitor and Application Insights • 10 Years of Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases in Azure (e.g., Azure SQL, Cosmos DB). • Understanding of secure coding practices, role-based access control (RBAC), and compliance frameworks like GDPR or ISO • Proven experience as a technical lead or similar role leading development teams through full project lifecycle • Strong grasp of Agile/Scrum practices, ceremonies, and iterative development • Ability to work closely with Product Owners, Scrum Masters and stakeholders • Experience guiding junior developers, promoting best practices, and maintaining code quality • Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders • Ability to clearly communicate across distributed teams • Years of Skill with problem-solving and architectural decision-making • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field strongly desired. Desired Skills • Scrum certifications such as SAFe. • Microsoft certification as DevOps Engineer Expert. If you are passionate about creating innovative software solutions that make businesses better, we invite you to apply for the Software Architect position at BlueSun Technologies today! Job Type: Full-time Pay: $145,600.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Schedule: • 8 hour shift • Monday to Friday Application Question(s): • Where are you currently located? Education: • Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience: • acting as a Technical Lead on large-scale IT project: 10 years (Required) • Azure Cloud Services: 10 years (Required) • Proficient in one or more programming language: 10 years (Required) • RESTful APIs, microservice architec, &serverless computing: 10 years (Required) • CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC): 1 year (Required) • Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools: 10 years (Required) • SQL and NoSQL databases in Azure : 10 years (Required) Ability to Commute: • Richmond, VA 23219 (Required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Richmond, VA 23219

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