American Business Solutions
This position should know how to use the most suitable cloud architecture frameworks and tools for agency system,
and how to adapt them to specific project context and needs. The role should also be able to collaborate with other
architects and developers for framework and tool recommendations in cloud. Here are a few highly desired technical
skills for ideal candidates.
• A thorough knowledge of the various aspects of complex cloud application development environments and
practices
• Ability to use precedents in making decisions, capacity to communicate effectively with others, and
maintain favorable public relations with clients.
• Considerable knowledge of cloud application development architecture, framework, and tools, ability to
gather and analyze facts, define problems, and recommend solutions.
• Ability to conduct interviews and establish and maintain effective relationships with system users, ability to
communicate technical terminology at a level appropriate to the audience.
• A thorough knowledge of the various aspects of the client agency. The ability to recommend technical
solutions to business problems is essential.
• A thorough knowledge of business requirements, network-based application orchestration, control, audit
and enablement of system administration, database management and application development.
• Advanced cloud application development and integration techniques.
• Experience with and knowledge of .NET, HTML, XML, SQL, SOAP, REST, PowerShell, IaC,
Microsoft Azure, Function Apps.
• Proficient in Microsoft VISIO, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• Understanding in relational database concepts, database concepts, telecommunication concepts, secure
coding concepts, secure authorization concepts, web services.
• Experience in analysis, design, programming, testing, implementing and supporting web-based applications
in Microsoft/Windows platform. (ASP.NET, framework 4.8 or higher, .Net 6 or higher).
• Experience with observability and distributed tracing.
• Experience designing, creating and maintaining distributed applications leveraging a microservices
architecture.
• Experience writing and implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Knowledge of both Microsoft Azure, web-based, and client server-based systems architecture.
• Knowledge/training in object oriented analysis, design and programming experience.
• Knowledge of cloud application and database development and access methods.
• Ability to prepare detailed written instructions and documentation.
• Ability to effectively make oral and written reports and presentations and prepare clear and concise
documentation.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients and matrix support teams.
• Ability to resolve complex problems in a timely manner and seeks optimum solutions.
• Effective at creating highly complex assignments in a high stress work environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot application issues under pressure.
• Ability to own work items and issues from start to finish with minimal supervision.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
As the Cloud Application Architect for the Center for Educational Performance and Information (CEPI), this
position is strategically responsible for the design and interaction of the client enterprise level application
architecture, code libraries, middleware, and services components. This Specialist leads the migration to a services-
based architecture; compiles and designs architectural models of current and proposed applications across the client
enterprise; performs design reviews across the client organization; leads the evaluation of vendor software targeted
for possible integration into the applications or environment; defines and manages the IT application design
methodology; surveys external emerging developments in application design and methodologies, and evangelizes
new techniques, technologies and standards; manages the development and maintenance of the client application
architecture environment, and consults with application designers on how to implement enterprise architecture
components and resolve issues. This position serves as the team's chief cloud SME and will enforce best practices in
cloud implementation and deployment while complying with DTMB policies and procedures.
DUTY BREAKDOWN
• Develop and manage the enterprise level architecture for all IT systems and projects within the scope of
responsibility. Plan, develop and administer architectural practice related policies and procedures.
o Provide application architecture expertise as it relates to the development and integration of
applications, security, middleware, services, database design, development methodologies, and
tools.
o Lead and coordinate with other technical resources in the overall application design,
implementation and integration of applications with other existing applications/technologies/data
sources on multiple platforms within the agency, across multiple state agencies, DTMB Office of
Enterprise Architecture and with multiple vendors.
o Develop strategic goals required to ensure that the overall application architecture is in compliance
with the DTMB Strategic Plan and DTMB development methodology best practices.
o Consult with application designers on proper application design and use of enterprise services.
o Compile or design application architectural models across the client enterprise for use internally
and in conjunction with third party technology partners. The models are of two types:
o Enterprise Models that depict the entire client enterprise and its inter-relationships internally and
with the state enterprise architecture.
o Reference Models that depict recommended & approved application designs, which can serve as a
template for future projects.
o Perform architecture design reviews across the organization as a part of the Enterprise
Architecture Core Team.
o Define, implement and maintain the IT application architecture design methodology and best
practices.
o Lead the effort towards services-based development and implementation.
o Survey external emerging development methodologies, and evangelize new technologies,
standards and methodologies that will have a positive impact on the quality of applications and
services.
o Ensure the implementation of security standards in application architectures, designs, and coding
practices. Be familiar with, provide research, documentation and input (when applicable) to
Enterprise Security policies and standards.
o Plan, develop and administer application design-related policies and procedures to promote high
quality, accurate and reusable application designs.
o Provide technical leadership, guidance and direction to Application Architects, Database
Administrators, Programmer/Analyst(s) supporting application design, database architecture and
design and overall application and service architecture functions in client agencies.
• Develop and maintain application level architecture components and design repositories (i.e. code libraries,
middleware, services, database, and development tools). Manage projects related to application component
design and development practice.
o Individual tasks related to the duty.
o Perform business and technical requirements analysis for client enterprise level code libraries,
middleware, services, database, and development tools.
o Oversee the design and validation of client enterprise level application components, API's and
related databases.
o Oversee and approve the development of, and changes to the application architecture to ensure
proper execution of the design.
o Provide technical support to application designers in the use of the enterprise service environment
and development methodologies.
o Provide "practical" technical solutions to the development team to solve complex application
development problems.
o Lead appropriate change control boards.
o Contribute to the development of testing plans, scenarios, and test data to ensure compliance and
fit with the overall application architecture.
o Manage application architecture components and documentation versions using the established
development and management processes and tools.
o Manage associated projects to develop client enterprise level application architecture components
and objects.
o Review the security of application components and services.
o Act as the IT Architect SME covering the scope of responsibility on client enterprise application
integration projects.
o Act as liaison to DTMB Office of Enterprise Architecture, and Office of Enterprise Security.
Direct the use of EA Solution Patterns and Reference Models with existing and proposed solutions
within the area of responsibility. Assist in creating EA Solution Assessments.
o Participate with the EA Core Team in the exchange of architectural best practices, the
development and review of EA Roadmaps, the review of EA Solution Assessments from across
the enterprise.
• Perform additional duties as assigned
o Perform code library, middleware, services support as required.
o Insure the installation, configuration, testing, and implementation of the applications follow the
architecture guidelines.
o Insure proper operation of the applications.
o Participate in the development and implementation of processes that improve efficiency and
enhance productivity.
o Provide leadership, consultation and expertise on special teams and projects as assigned.
o Ensure relevant administrative functions are complete and accurate.
o Provide coding guidance, validation, and quality control of other senior and junior developers'
programming work
Skills:
Microsoft Azure, web-based,
and how to adapt them to specific project context and needs. The role should also be able to collaborate with other
architects and developers for framework and tool recommendations in cloud. Here are a few highly desired technical
skills for ideal candidates.
• A thorough knowledge of the various aspects of complex cloud application development environments and
practices
• Ability to use precedents in making decisions, capacity to communicate effectively with others, and
maintain favorable public relations with clients.
• Considerable knowledge of cloud application development architecture, framework, and tools, ability to
gather and analyze facts, define problems, and recommend solutions.
• Ability to conduct interviews and establish and maintain effective relationships with system users, ability to
communicate technical terminology at a level appropriate to the audience.
• A thorough knowledge of the various aspects of the client agency. The ability to recommend technical
solutions to business problems is essential.
• A thorough knowledge of business requirements, network-based application orchestration, control, audit
and enablement of system administration, database management and application development.
• Advanced cloud application development and integration techniques.
• Experience with and knowledge of .NET, HTML, XML, SQL, SOAP, REST, PowerShell, IaC,
Microsoft Azure, Function Apps.
• Proficient in Microsoft VISIO, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• Understanding in relational database concepts, database concepts, telecommunication concepts, secure
coding concepts, secure authorization concepts, web services.
• Experience in analysis, design, programming, testing, implementing and supporting web-based applications
in Microsoft/Windows platform. (ASP.NET, framework 4.8 or higher, .Net 6 or higher).
• Experience with observability and distributed tracing.
• Experience designing, creating and maintaining distributed applications leveraging a microservices
architecture.
• Experience writing and implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Knowledge of both Microsoft Azure, web-based, and client server-based systems architecture.
• Knowledge/training in object oriented analysis, design and programming experience.
• Knowledge of cloud application and database development and access methods.
• Ability to prepare detailed written instructions and documentation.
• Ability to effectively make oral and written reports and presentations and prepare clear and concise
documentation.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients and matrix support teams.
• Ability to resolve complex problems in a timely manner and seeks optimum solutions.
• Effective at creating highly complex assignments in a high stress work environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot application issues under pressure.
• Ability to own work items and issues from start to finish with minimal supervision.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
As the Cloud Application Architect for the Center for Educational Performance and Information (CEPI), this
position is strategically responsible for the design and interaction of the client enterprise level application
architecture, code libraries, middleware, and services components. This Specialist leads the migration to a services-
based architecture; compiles and designs architectural models of current and proposed applications across the client
enterprise; performs design reviews across the client organization; leads the evaluation of vendor software targeted
for possible integration into the applications or environment; defines and manages the IT application design
methodology; surveys external emerging developments in application design and methodologies, and evangelizes
new techniques, technologies and standards; manages the development and maintenance of the client application
architecture environment, and consults with application designers on how to implement enterprise architecture
components and resolve issues. This position serves as the team's chief cloud SME and will enforce best practices in
cloud implementation and deployment while complying with DTMB policies and procedures.
DUTY BREAKDOWN
• Develop and manage the enterprise level architecture for all IT systems and projects within the scope of
responsibility. Plan, develop and administer architectural practice related policies and procedures.
o Provide application architecture expertise as it relates to the development and integration of
applications, security, middleware, services, database design, development methodologies, and
tools.
o Lead and coordinate with other technical resources in the overall application design,
implementation and integration of applications with other existing applications/technologies/data
sources on multiple platforms within the agency, across multiple state agencies, DTMB Office of
Enterprise Architecture and with multiple vendors.
o Develop strategic goals required to ensure that the overall application architecture is in compliance
with the DTMB Strategic Plan and DTMB development methodology best practices.
o Consult with application designers on proper application design and use of enterprise services.
o Compile or design application architectural models across the client enterprise for use internally
and in conjunction with third party technology partners. The models are of two types:
o Enterprise Models that depict the entire client enterprise and its inter-relationships internally and
with the state enterprise architecture.
o Reference Models that depict recommended & approved application designs, which can serve as a
template for future projects.
o Perform architecture design reviews across the organization as a part of the Enterprise
Architecture Core Team.
o Define, implement and maintain the IT application architecture design methodology and best
practices.
o Lead the effort towards services-based development and implementation.
o Survey external emerging development methodologies, and evangelize new technologies,
standards and methodologies that will have a positive impact on the quality of applications and
services.
o Ensure the implementation of security standards in application architectures, designs, and coding
practices. Be familiar with, provide research, documentation and input (when applicable) to
Enterprise Security policies and standards.
o Plan, develop and administer application design-related policies and procedures to promote high
quality, accurate and reusable application designs.
o Provide technical leadership, guidance and direction to Application Architects, Database
Administrators, Programmer/Analyst(s) supporting application design, database architecture and
design and overall application and service architecture functions in client agencies.
• Develop and maintain application level architecture components and design repositories (i.e. code libraries,
middleware, services, database, and development tools). Manage projects related to application component
design and development practice.
o Individual tasks related to the duty.
o Perform business and technical requirements analysis for client enterprise level code libraries,
middleware, services, database, and development tools.
o Oversee the design and validation of client enterprise level application components, API's and
related databases.
o Oversee and approve the development of, and changes to the application architecture to ensure
proper execution of the design.
o Provide technical support to application designers in the use of the enterprise service environment
and development methodologies.
o Provide "practical" technical solutions to the development team to solve complex application
development problems.
o Lead appropriate change control boards.
o Contribute to the development of testing plans, scenarios, and test data to ensure compliance and
fit with the overall application architecture.
o Manage application architecture components and documentation versions using the established
development and management processes and tools.
o Manage associated projects to develop client enterprise level application architecture components
and objects.
o Review the security of application components and services.
o Act as the IT Architect SME covering the scope of responsibility on client enterprise application
integration projects.
o Act as liaison to DTMB Office of Enterprise Architecture, and Office of Enterprise Security.
Direct the use of EA Solution Patterns and Reference Models with existing and proposed solutions
within the area of responsibility. Assist in creating EA Solution Assessments.
o Participate with the EA Core Team in the exchange of architectural best practices, the
development and review of EA Roadmaps, the review of EA Solution Assessments from across
the enterprise.
• Perform additional duties as assigned
o Perform code library, middleware, services support as required.
o Insure the installation, configuration, testing, and implementation of the applications follow the
architecture guidelines.
o Insure proper operation of the applications.
o Participate in the development and implementation of processes that improve efficiency and
enhance productivity.
o Provide leadership, consultation and expertise on special teams and projects as assigned.
o Ensure relevant administrative functions are complete and accurate.
o Provide coding guidance, validation, and quality control of other senior and junior developers'
programming work
Skills:
Microsoft Azure, web-based,