Oddball

System Architect

USA, United States full-time Mid Salary not listed
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Curated
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About the role

Oddball believes that the best products are built when companies understand and value the things they are working on. We value learning and growth and the ability to make a big impact at a small company. We believe that we can make big changes happen and improve the daily lives of millions of people by bringing quality software to the federal space.

This position is contingent upon contract award. As a Key Personnel role, the selected candidate will be asked to sign a letter of intent and may be invited to participate in oral presentations or pre-award activities as part of the proposal process.

We're looking for a System Architect to join our CMS team, serving as the senior technical authority for a Medicare Part A claims processing system built on a 3+ million line COBOL mainframe.

What you'll be doing:

Own the technical integrity of the FISS architecture across all changes, enhancements, and modernization efforts

Guide how the mainframe integrates with cloud-hosted components and modern API-based services on AWS

Define architectural standards and review all technical decisions that touch the core system

Ensure COBOL, CICS, and VSAM changes are made safely without introducing risk to claims processing

Collaborate with modernization engineers working in Java and API development to ensure clean integration patterns

Serve as the technical escalation point for complex issues across the program

What you’ll bring:

Deep hands-on experience with COBOL and IBM mainframe environments including CICS and VSAM

Experience integrating mainframe systems with cloud-hosted or API-based components

Familiarity with AWS and modern API development patterns

Experience on Medicare or Medicaid claims processing systems is a strong plus

Thrives in a remote, collaborative environment and communicates clearly across technical and non-technical audiences

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. In alignment with federal contract requirements, certain roles may also require U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a federal background investigation and/or a security clearance.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree

Benefits:

Fully remote

Yearly stipend

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Company Match 401(k) plan

Flexible PTO, Paid Holidays

Oddball is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact an Oddball HR representative to request such an accommodation by emailing [email protected]

Compensation:

At Oddball, it’s important each employee is compensated competitively and fairly. In alignment with state legal requirements. A range for the included position is listed below. Be advised, actual offer details are determined by job category, job location, and candidate skill level.

United States Wage Range: $120,000 – $165,000

Interview prep

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Technology & IT API integration Human Resources Remote Collaboration System Architect Mid level

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the System Architect role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Oddball?
  3. Which of API integration, Human Resources and Remote Collaboration have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with API integration, Human Resources and Remote Collaboration.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

Ask them

  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the System Architect role because I can bring practical experience in API integration, Human Resources and Remote Collaboration, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Oddball needs from this hire.

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