Application Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maine.

📋 Description

• Architect, design, develop, and manage highly intricate computer systems.

• Design and supervise the technical elements of large-scale, complex systems.

• Design and manage the integration of multiple applications for state agencies.

• Concentrate on application data and integration points.

• Formulate the systems vision and steer technical teams toward achieving it.

• Ensure that the architecture corresponds with agency application requirements and the Office of Information Technology guidelines.

• Operate at the highest technical level across programming activities for complex application systems.

• Provide technical mentorship to lead developers.

• Supply architectural design for the State’s intricate, strategic, and critical applications.

• Assess client-agency business requirements and anticipate future service demands.

• Investigate technology trends and concepts and relay information to senior management.

• Create and maintain architectural designs, encompassing data, integration points, and architectural layers.

• Develop roadmaps for development teams.

• Collaborate with the Enterprise Architect and Infrastructure Architect on designs and technological direction.

• Oversee system maintenance and troubleshoot problems to guarantee continuous availability.

• Identify complex application software issues and implement effective solutions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Previous experience in State government.

• Must reside within the EST or CST time zones.

• Cannot require C2C arrangements.

• Must not require sponsorship for a work visa.

• Familiarity with current State Government technology systems, capabilities, and requirements.

• Understanding of State Government agencies, their missions, services, and strategic plans.

• Awareness of industry technology standards and trends.

• Proficiency in system design techniques.

• Knowledge of operating systems and related software components.

• Awareness of systems development and documentation standards.

• Proficiency in higher-level programming languages and enterprise-class application development tools.

• Ability to perform comprehensive research and analysis.

• Capability to assess and evaluate computer software and hardware products.

• Skill in diagnosing and rectifying system malfunctions.

• Ability to establish and sustain effective working relationships.

• Proficient communication skills.

• Ability to write clearly and effectively.

• Capacity to lead, coordinate, and offer technical support to project teams.

🏝️ Benefits

• Contract lasting until the end of June 2027, with the possibility of extension.

• Fully remote work environment.

• Equal employment opportunity protections.

• Disability accommodations available upon request.