Technical Architect

Title: Technical Architect

State Role Title: Info Technology Specialist III

Hiring Range: $115,000 - $125,000

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Department of General Services

Location: JAMES MONROE BUILDING

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Tired of long hours? Looking for a challenge? We’ve got an exciting opportunity for you!

The Virginia Department of General Services (DGS) is seeking for a highly motivated, self-directed IT professional to provide automation support to DGS divisions and business units, and technical expertise to development projects. As a central administrative agency, DGS provides a variety of specialized services to government agencies, businesses and citizens, ensuring the effective operations of state government functions.

As a Technical Architect on the DGS Information Security Systems team, this position plays a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and maintaining complex IT systems that support the agency’s mission. This position focuses on developing scalable, secure, and efficient solutions, ensuring alignment with business and regulatory requirements. Primary responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Designing and implementing scalable, secure IT system architectures based on business requirements.

• Developing and maintaining web-based applications using .NET technologies.

• Integrating systems with APIs, microservices, and data exchange tools to ensure interoperability.

• Leading architectural documentation, including technical specifications and design diagrams and security plans.

• Providing mentorship and oversight to the development team, including code reviews and standards enforcement.

• Supporting CI/CD pipelines and managing application release processes using tools like Azure DevOps.

• Coordinating with stakeholders, project managers, QA/BA teams, and infrastructure groups to ensure alignment of technical solutions.


DGS offers excellent health benefits at affordable pricing, pre-tax spending accounts, paid life insurance, paid Short and Long-Term Disability benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and other leave benefits, wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching. DGS is a qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

This position will be located in Richmond, Virginia and must report on-site. This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule (telework up to 2 days/week) upon completion of successful probationary review and an approved telework agreement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proficiency in designing and implementing enterprise-level IT systems.
• Expertise in C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET MVC, Entity Framework, and RESTful Web APIs.
• Strong proficiency in PL/SQL, SQL Server relational database design, and query optimization.
• Hands-on experience with Angular, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, and JQuery
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and microservices/serverless architecture.
• Experience in mentoring teams, writing technical documentation, and communicating effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in compliance with security protocols and participating in vulnerability resolution.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum development environments and the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Proficiency in Azure DevOps or comparable version control and CI/CD tools.

Additional Considerations

• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate, etc.).
• Familiarity with Rhapsody/Orion Message Broker and HL7 messaging standards.
• Experience developing cloud-native applications

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The online state application must contain all required information and fully respond to questions to be considered for this job opportunity. Please be sure that all of your relevant qualifications and considerations are specifically addressed in your submitted application.
Online applications should be submitted via jobs.virginia.gov.

Fax, e-mail, or mail applications will not be accepted. For assistance or computer access, please visit your local Virginia Employment Office or contact our office jobs@dgs.virginia.gov or 804-786-3910. 

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application has been successfully submitted. Applications will continue to be accepted until a suitable pool of candidates is received, but this position may be closed at any time 5 DAYS AFTER POSTING. Please refer to the “Your Application” page in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Applicants in need of accommodation during the application and/or interview process may contact DGS at 804-786-3910 for assistance.   

Sponsorship will not be provided for this position now or in the future. Confirmation of eligibility to work will be required at time of hire. DGS will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Applicants that indicate they have preferential hiring rights in the form of a yellow form or blue card must submit these to our office prior to the closing of the posting, in accordance with DHRM policy 1.30. Please note that only current and former employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia that will be or have been laid off are eligible for preferential hiring rights.

The Virginia Department of General Services is an equal opportunity employer and a proud Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified employer. Individuals from minoritized groups, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and individuals with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service experience are encouraged to apply. 

Contact Information

• Name: DGS Human Resources
• Phone: 804-786-3910
• Email: jobs@dgs.virgini.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.