Senior Applications Architect

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

Strategic Architecture and Integration Framework Design:

• Develop and maintain enterprise-wide architecture blueprints for integrating multiple critical Government applications.
• Ensure scalability, modularity, and compliance with evolving Government and government standards.
• Define and implement architecture best practices, ensuring alignment with Government enterprise architecture guidelines.

Cloud Infrastructure Management:

• Serve as the lead architect for cloud infrastructure solutions on Microsoft Azure.
• Design and optimize resource allocation, security, and performance strategies in Azure environments.
• Ensure compliance with Government cloud security policies and public sector regulatory requirements.

Lead System Integration Efforts:

• Oversee complex integration projects, including legacy-to-cloud transitions, permit systems, and inter-agency data sharing.
• Ensure high availability, interoperability, and seamless functionality across all integrated systems.
• Lead the adoption of microservices, APIs, and middleware to support enterprise system modernization.

Enterprise Standardization and Best Practices:

• Establish and enforce enterprise architecture best practices, design review standards, and governance policies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance Government system performance and integration strategies.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner with IT teams, project managers, and business stakeholders across Government to align architectural solutions with strategic objectives.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, ensuring adherence to architectural principles.

Risk Assessment and Compliance Oversight:

• Conduct regular risk assessments and compliance audits related to privacy, security, and data integrity.
• Ensure all solutions meet Government regulatory requirements and ITIL framework standards.

Performance Optimization and Future Readiness:

• Monitor system performance and scalability, making recommendations for enhancements.
• Ensure the architecture is adaptable to future technological advancements and evolving Government needs.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Master's degree or certifications (e.g., TOGAF, Azure Solutions Architect) are strongly preferred.

Experience:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in IT architecture and system integration.
• Demonstrated experience with Government enterprise architecture standards, particularly within the Government.
• Strong track record in designing, implementing, and optimizing Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure in large-scale, complex environments.
• Proven ability to integrate complex permit and application systems while managing cross-functional dependencies.

Technical Skills:

• Microsoft Azure: Expert in Azure architecture, including security, networking, identity, data services, and monitoring.
• Enterprise Integration: Skilled in API development, ESB, microservices architecture, and middleware technologies.
• Familiarity with ITIL processes, specifically incident, change, and release management, and the PMO Stage Gate process in Government.
• Knowledgeable in cloud-based security practices and compliance protocols relevant to Government.

Leadership and Collaboration Skills:

• Strong leadership abilities, with experience mentoring technical teams and influencing stakeholders across various levels.
• Exceptional communication skills, with an ability to bridge technical and business perspectives and align project outcomes with organizational goals.