IT Systems Architect

Contact Government Services
Chicago, IL

IT Systems Architect

Employment Type: Full Time, Mid level

Department: Information Technology


As an IT Lead System Architect for CGS, you will lead multiple teams consisting of developers, subject matter experts and stakeholders to convert the business requirements, process workflows, and use cases into a fully functional application. You will use an enterprise level vision and be responsible for mentoring and empowering the application development teams. As the PEGA architect you will assist in the development and review of technical deliverables. A successful candidate will have the ability to establish standards, develop repeatable processes, and design reusable components. A key role for this job is to assist in project planning, including development of timelines, composition of technical teams, and leveling of resources.


CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve government’s most dynamic problems with cutting edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates that are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities.


Skills and attributes for success:

  • Act as the liaison between Lead Business Architect and ITO PEGA teams and have ability to translate between technical and nontechnical team members
  • Work closely with Business Product Owners and Stakeholders, Lead Business Analysts to translate the business requirements to application
  • Participate in Agile software development sprints and sprint planning activities
  • Define solution acceptance criteria and assist in software testing
  • Publish software release notes and maintain other product documentation
  • Mentor Software Development team members as needed
  • Participate in and provide support to customer success teams
  • Capture functional software requirements and translate into user stories


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 4+ years of experience with PEGA Smart BPM
  • 4+ years of experience with Case Development
  • 4+ years of experience as a PEGA Business Architect
  • 4+ years of experience in managing software functional requirements throughout the SDLC
  • 4+ years of experience with Agile Software Development
  • 4+ years of experience in documentation of requirements, test cases, and training material
  • 4+ years of experience in leading test execution
  • 4+ years of experience in configuration and deployment of software solutions at the enterprise level
  • Strong communication skills
  • Experience in an organization that develops and delivers software to customers


Our commitment:

Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our clients’ specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems.


For the past seven years we’ve been growing our government-contracting portfolio, and along the way we’ve created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work.


Here at CGS we value honesty through hard work and self-awareness, professionalism in all we do, and to deliver the best quality to our consumers mending those relations for years to come.


We care about our employees. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.

  • Health, Dental, and Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k
  • Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
  • Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays


Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.


Join our team and become part of meaningful government innovation!


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For more information about CGS please visit: or contact:

Email: [email protected]


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Posted 2026-03-09

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