Cloud Application Architect

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

📋 Description

• Oversee development initiatives to architect, design, create, and implement essential solutions.

• Record technical design specifications and workflows thoroughly.

• Organize and facilitate reviews and approvals of technical deliverables.

• Compose and evaluate designs and deliverables for IT solutions.

• Occasionally undertake development tasks to support the team.

• Engage in budget development, statements of work, and procurement processes.

• Offer technical consultation and supervision on complex projects.

• Guide teams in creating and documenting new processes.

• Convert complex requirements into software designs.

• Direct developers on new projects and enhancements.

• Steer technical planning and development for new applications.

• Advise stakeholders and provide technical consulting.

• Analyze data and monitor system performance effectively.

• Evaluate project feasibility and specify technical requirements.

• Lead agency- and state-level security design reviews.

• Ensure adherence to technical audits and implement necessary corrective actions.

• Collaborate on staffing and resource allocation.

• Assist in planning and executing interface and data conversion.

• Establish policies, procedures, standards, and technical guidance.

• Mentor teams on technologies and tools.

• Oversee application development through its entire lifecycle.

• Ensure that code and security reviews are performed.

• Align development efforts with the IT strategic roadmap and architecture.

• Supervise solution delivery and ensure release quality.

• Work with vendors to align technical solutions with HBE standards.

• Assess emerging technologies such as PaaS and DevSecOps.

• Lead proofs of concept and feasibility assessments.

• Coach and instruct team members.

• Serve as a liaison among system integrators, business staff, state agencies, and partners.

• Collaborate across IT functions to address system issues.

• Translate system requirements into technical solutions.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in IT project development.

• Proficiency with cloud solutions and architecture, DevOps/CI-CD, and Agile (SCRUM/KANBAN).

• 4+ years of experience in planning technical architecture and implementation.

• 2+ years in architectural roles.

• Familiarity with enterprise object-oriented systems and architecture.

• Skills in leadership, mentoring, communication, project management, and technical analysis.

• Experience managing development teams and collaborating across departments.

• Knowledge of DevSecOps and security compliance.

• Understanding of audit and risk assessment processes and development best practices.

• Experience in creating policies and procedures and offering technical guidance.

• Knowledge of SDLC and Agile methodologies.

• Background in strategic planning and architectural design.

• Experience in quality assurance and managing stakeholder expectations.

• Familiarity with implementing CI/CD methods and overseeing software releases.

• Experience with cloud-native tools and Azure PaaS.

• Collaboration with enterprise architecture teams is preferred.

• Proven record of driving innovation with Cloud, Agile methodologies, and DevSecOps.

• Experience in enterprise architecture, systems analysis, architecture, and design.

• Preferred: hands-on development experience with Docker and AKS.

• Preferred: experience with REST, SFTP, and EDI integration technologies.

• Preferred: vendor management, performance monitoring, project planning, team building, employee performance management, problem-solving, and cross-team coordination.

• Successful completion of a criminal background screening is required for final candidates.

• Must fulfill the Exchange’s eligibility criteria for positions that process or manage highly sensitive data.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for remote work.

• Local travel only, with occasional travel and irregular hours for meetings or training sessions.

• Equal employment opportunity protections are provided.

• Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.