Director, Architecture

Outcomes. Delivered. Voyatek delivers outcome-driven technology solutions to public sector agencies and higher education institutions nationwide. Our technology facilitates access to nutritious food for children of mothers participating in the WIC program, supports first responders in reducing opioid overdoses, empowers colleges to identify and thwart financial aid fraud, equips teachers with insights to identify students needing additional support, and enhances efficiency for state tax agencies—leading to 99% faster return processing and quicker refunds for taxpayers.

With a focus on Tax & Revenue, Health & Human Services, and Justice & Public Safety, Voyatek combines the scale to support large complex projects with the agility and accessibility of a boutique solutions provider. We encourage employees to think differently, ask tough questions, and relentlessly pursue what’s best for our customers and the residents they serve. We believe the value of technology is defined by its human impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily development operations to ensure consistent, predictable delivery across teams
• Drive sprint readiness, ensuring work is clearly defined, prioritized, and actionable
• Coordinate closely with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Lead Developers, Infrastructure/Operations, and Release Management to maintain a healthy development lifecycle
• Monitor and manage team capacity, workload distribution, and delivery timelines
• Identify, escalate, and mitigate risks impacting delivery, quality, or timelines
• Ensure clear visibility into development progress, blockers, and dependencies across teams
• Promote and enforce process discipline, operational consistency, and Agile best practices
• Support cross-team dependency management and alignment in multi-team environments
• Provide clear expectations, constructive feedback, and ongoing coaching to team members
• Lead onboarding efforts and support continuous skill development across the team
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, psychological safety, and continuous improvement
• Partner with technical leadership to ensure alignment between execution and architectural direction

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in software development, with a strong background in .NET / Microsoft technology stack
• Proven experience leading or managing development teams in Agile or hybrid-Agile environments
• Demonstrated ability to manage day-to-day team coordination, sprint execution, and delivery flow
• Strong experience in capacity planning, workload management, and delivery forecasting
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience working in complex, multi-team environments with cross-functional dependencies
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to risk identification and mitigation
• Ability to balance technical understanding with operational leadership
• Experience coaching team members and supporting professional growth

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience partnering closely with Release Management, DevOps, and Technical Leads
• Familiarity with Git-based workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and modern development practices
• Understanding of environment readiness (UAT, staging, production, infrastructure coordination)
• Experience improving team processes, delivery flow, and operational efficiency
• Strong facilitation skills for navigating conflict resolution and cross-team alignment
• Experience with Atlassian Jira, Jira Align, and Agile reporting tools
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint)

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the annual range is $160,000.00 - $170,000.00. This position may be eligible for a discretionary bonus and is classified as exempt under applicable law.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Medical, Limited, & Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contributions
• Company-Paid and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Long and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match and Immediate Vesting
• Wellhub Fitness and Wellness Platform
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition and Professional Development Reimbursement
• Training Opportunities
• Employee Referral Bonus Program