Java architect Jobs in Columbus, GA

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Oversee and interface with the developers to design, develop, test and implement critical functionality and POCs.
• Work with clients to create strategies and frameworks.
• Architect and design application solutions.
• Guide developers.
• Provide hands-on development support.
• Design software components from business requirements.
• Document and diagram application functionality from business requirements.
• Define, maintain, and govern the end-to-end enterprise and solution architecture for a Medicaid Provider Enrollment system
• Lead the design of scalable, secure, and highly available solutions leveraging cloud-based architectures, primarily AWS
• Establish, document, and enforce technical standards, patterns, and best practices across applications, data, integration, and infrastructure
• Review technical designs and deliverables to ensure feasibility, quality, and compliance with architectural standards and regulatory requirements
• Evaluate proposed solutions for technical soundness, performance, security, and maintainability
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, data governance, and cloud security standards
• Identify architectural risks and provide mitigation strategies
• Support technology roadmaps and modernization efforts
• Work closely with application developers, data architects, cloud engineers, and DevOps teams throughout the development lifecycle
• Translate business requirements into clear, actionable technical solutions
• Collaborate with business leaders, product owners, and program stakeholders to ensure technology aligns with program objectives
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, including executive leadership and external partners
• Ensure solutions support Medicaid program requirements, data privacy, and security standards
• Promote consistency, interoperability, and reusability across systems
• Participate in reviews, audits, and design approvals as needed

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 7-10 years of relevant professional experience required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered in lieu of degree.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in enterprise or solution architecture roles
• Proven experience leading architecture for large-scale, complex systems, preferably in healthcare or government programs
• Strong experience designing and overseeing cloud-based solutions, with hands-on experience in AWS

Expertise in the following areas

• Application architecture
• Integration patterns and APIs
• Relational and / or NoSQL databases
• Cloud security and governance
• Experience setting, maintaining, and enforcing architecture standards
• Demonstrated ability to review and approve technical designs for feasibility and compliance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Medicaid systems, provider enrollment, eligibility, or claims platforms
• Familiarity with state or federal healthcare regulations
• AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional or Associate)
• Experience working in DevOps environments utilizing multiple development methodologies

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EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer.

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment.

Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package.

Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards.

Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off.

Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience.

An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation.

Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Accommodations

Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment.

If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process-including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,-please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com.

Minimum Salary

165,000.00

Maximum Salary

215,000.00