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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer SME - **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology - **Location:** Indianapolis, IN, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $170,144.0 - $201,250.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Applications Architecture, Systems Engineering, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, COBOL (Programming Language), Enterprise Architecture Framework, Mainframes, Medicaid Management Information Systems (MMIS), Software Engineering, Z/OS, Information Technology, Cloud Migration - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=69d34bfc57151b7d ## About the Role The Solution Architect will contribute to enterprise architecture frameworks and support modularity strategies. The position requires extensive experience across multiple MMIS programs, strong proficiency in application and batch architecture, and the ability to lead modernization efforts involving legacy technologies and modern cloud-based platforms., * 20 years of experience working with MMIS systems. * 20 years of Requirements Analysis experience supporting complex Medicaid enterprise solutions. * 15 years of Application Architecture experience, including leading architecture design, governance, and technical oversight. * Enterprise Architecture expertise, including contributions to the Medicaid Enterprise Architecture Framework and state modularity strategies. * Infrastructure modernization experience. * Strong leadership experience, directing developers, business analysts, and technical leads in design documentation, business processes, and workflow development. * Application development leadership, including establishing standards and delivering developer training. * Preferred to have background in mainframe technologies (z/OS, COBOL), Bring your initiative and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Solutions Architect SME must have: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related field is required. Preferred: A Master's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience is preferred for senior positions. * 20+ years Medicaid MMIS experience * 20+ years requirements analysis * 17+ years application architecture * 10+ years workload automation and batch modernization * 5+ years software engineering/programming * 3+ years cloud architecture, Years of Experience 9 + years of related experience * may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree ## Description The Solution Architect is responsible for providing high-level technical leadership and architectural oversight in support of Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) implementation and modernization initiatives. This position serves as a primary architectural authority, ensuring that system designs adhere to established enterprise standards and support program objectives. The role oversees complex technical transformations, including infrastructure upgrades, platform migrations, cloud adoption, workload automation transitions, and modernization activities. It also provides guidance to cross-functional delivery teams, including developers, business analysts, and technical leads, to ensure consistent and high-quality design documentation and solution delivery., * Provide senior-level technical leadership and architectural oversight for MMIS modernization initiatives. * Lead architecture governance activities, including establishing and coordinating Architecture Review Board processes. * Direct major infrastructure modernization efforts, including hardware and operating system migrations. * Oversee consolidation of multi-domain environments into a single enterprise domain to support MMIS platform operations. * Provide architectural guidance for cloud adoption and migration of MMIS applications to cloud hosting environments. * Support development of Medicaid enterprise architecture frameworks and modularity strategies. * Guide cross-functional teams in the development of high-quality design documentation and adherence to application and business design best practices. * Develop strategies for development and testing environments, supporting system readiness and quality assurance processes. * Provide mentorship and training to technical and business team members on MMIS architecture and batch development standards. ## Related Videos - [Green Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/592-green-cloud-computing) - [Cloud as the new mainframe: why the cloud hype does not reflect the dev reality](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/797-cloud-as-the-new-mainframe-why-the-cloud-hype-does-not-reflect-the-dev-reality) - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [".Net is too slow" was not an option](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100176-net-is-too-slow-was-not-an-option) - [Grappling With Clunky Old Software? 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