Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Comptroller - Applications Architect (Reopen)
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Comptroller – Applications Architect (Reopen)
Organization:
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Application portal:
Applications must be filed at: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00054560
Note:
If you have previously applied, there is no need to reapply. The posting may be closed without notice if a suitable candidate is found. Please apply promptly.
Overview The Texas Comptroller's Office is looking for an experienced and eager individual to join our Administrative Applications Section within the Information Technology Division. The ideal candidate is passionate about learning new technology and tools to create innovative applications used by internal and external users. You will be involved in working with our internal and external stakeholders in an agile environment to understand business needs and designing solutions adopting the industry best practices; programming the software solutions with unit testing; leading small to medium size technology projects and innovations; research modern technology & tools; recommend scalable software solutions; work with the DevOps team to enable pipelines; follow entire Software Development Lifecycle from inception to deployment, following an Agile development methodology; guide/mentor junior team members; and provide maintenance and post‑production support.
Our Applications Architect, specializing in the Microsoft .NET stack, is a senior technical leader responsible for the comprehensive design, development oversight, and technical strategy of software applications. This role ensures that all Administrative Application’s .NET‑based solutions are scalable, secure, high‑performing, and aligned with enterprise standards and business objectives. This individual will be leading a team of architects and developers to create standardized framework and patterns to be used in all modernized applications created on the new platforms.
Work Hours and Teleworking
Work hours are 8:00AM to 5:00PM, 40‑hour week, Monday – Friday. Occasionally work non‑standard work hours, overtime and/or additional hours. Hours may change based on business need.
Teleworking may be considered if certain working conditions are met. The candidate must have permanent residency within the state of Texas and must be able to meet office requirements, which can vary among different sections (i.e., report to office 1 day/month, 3 days/week, etc.). Travel reimbursements are not provided for teleworking.
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or an Information Technology related field.
Ten (10) years’ experience in solutions analysis, design, implementation, and support of web‑based applications with relational or NoSQL databases.
Eight (8) years of hands‑on work experience in application architecture and design with microservices based modern technology stack and implementing from start to completion.
Six (6) years of experience with leading a team of developers and architects.
Four (4) years of work experience using Cloud technologies.
Two (2) years of work experience leading medium to large scale projects.
Two (2) years of experience using AI based coding assistant tools like GitHub CoPilot.
Preferred Qualifications
Ten (10)+ years of work experience using a structured Software Development Life Cycle methodology for software development and maintenance.
Nine (9) years of experience with designing and architecting the web applications related to Microsoft.NET environment (.NETCore, C#, HTML, CSS, REACT, JavaScript, Typescript, Micro‑fronted, Module Federation, Webpack, Redux) with databases like MongoDB, SQL Server and/or DB2.
Nine (9) years of experience in CICD and DevOps methodology as a developer.
Five (5) years of experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Development tools preferably Jenkin, BitBucket, SonarQube, Git.
Five (5) year experience implementing complex applications security requirements.
Five (5) years of hands‑on experience working with NoSQL DB like MongoDB or similar.
Four (4) years of work experience in designing applications with Linux environment.
Four (4) years of hands‑on work experience with Amazon Web Services Cloud technologies.
Two (2) years of experience with using AI with software development to increase efficiencies.
Substitution One (1) additional year of work experience in solutions analysis, design, implementation and support of web‑based applications may substitute for (30) thirty semester hours of educational requirement with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours (four years).
Licenses/Certifications (Preferred) Scrum Developer certification from an accredited organization.
Responsibilities
Research industry trends to evaluate technical architecture and patterns to implement CPA’s modern technology initiatives; creates proof‑of‑concepts for new solutions, presents new architecture ideas to the architecture board; works with internal technology approval chain to get consensus on new technology direction; leads team of architects and developers to create & implement efficient solutions; documents solution flows and implementation specs.
Prepares technical architecture presentations of study findings, recommendations, and instructions for proposed system implementations; formulates logical descriptions of problems; implements optimum solutions; works with internal technology approval chain to receive consensus on new technology directions, leads technical projects to completion.
Leads developers and architects, provides constant guidance to them on technical solutions during the execution of the enhancements to the system or building a new system from scratch. Executes coding in various programming languages as needed, develops standard coding standards and practices, outlines clear development norms and governance and executes them.
Conducts section wide trainings on new technology direction and recommendations. Leads section wide architecture forum to outline architecture framework and own the adoption with modern projects. Leads the development of the standardized framework and implementation with reusability concepts.
Coordinates/leads the development and execution of enterprise‑level technical strategies and technical direction, including establishing processes and procedures for executing and maintaining technology roadmaps.
Responds to problems in an on‑call situation 24 hours a day; Performs other related work as assigned.
Benefits At the Comptroller's office, we know potential employees are looking for more than just a paycheck. The agency offers a strong benefits package for you and your family. Insurance, retirement plans, and a flexible work schedule are just the start. See our benefits offering.
Salary Salary is contingent upon qualifications.
Military Preference To receive military preference, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.
Equal Employment Opportunity The Comptroller’s Office is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity.
Location Austin, TX
Employment Type Full‑time
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Job Function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industry Government Administration
Referral Program Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts by 2x.
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Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Application portal:
Applications must be filed at: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00054560
Note:
If you have previously applied, there is no need to reapply. The posting may be closed without notice if a suitable candidate is found. Please apply promptly.
Overview The Texas Comptroller's Office is looking for an experienced and eager individual to join our Administrative Applications Section within the Information Technology Division. The ideal candidate is passionate about learning new technology and tools to create innovative applications used by internal and external users. You will be involved in working with our internal and external stakeholders in an agile environment to understand business needs and designing solutions adopting the industry best practices; programming the software solutions with unit testing; leading small to medium size technology projects and innovations; research modern technology & tools; recommend scalable software solutions; work with the DevOps team to enable pipelines; follow entire Software Development Lifecycle from inception to deployment, following an Agile development methodology; guide/mentor junior team members; and provide maintenance and post‑production support.
Our Applications Architect, specializing in the Microsoft .NET stack, is a senior technical leader responsible for the comprehensive design, development oversight, and technical strategy of software applications. This role ensures that all Administrative Application’s .NET‑based solutions are scalable, secure, high‑performing, and aligned with enterprise standards and business objectives. This individual will be leading a team of architects and developers to create standardized framework and patterns to be used in all modernized applications created on the new platforms.
Work Hours and Teleworking
Work hours are 8:00AM to 5:00PM, 40‑hour week, Monday – Friday. Occasionally work non‑standard work hours, overtime and/or additional hours. Hours may change based on business need.
Teleworking may be considered if certain working conditions are met. The candidate must have permanent residency within the state of Texas and must be able to meet office requirements, which can vary among different sections (i.e., report to office 1 day/month, 3 days/week, etc.). Travel reimbursements are not provided for teleworking.
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or an Information Technology related field.
Ten (10) years’ experience in solutions analysis, design, implementation, and support of web‑based applications with relational or NoSQL databases.
Eight (8) years of hands‑on work experience in application architecture and design with microservices based modern technology stack and implementing from start to completion.
Six (6) years of experience with leading a team of developers and architects.
Four (4) years of work experience using Cloud technologies.
Two (2) years of work experience leading medium to large scale projects.
Two (2) years of experience using AI based coding assistant tools like GitHub CoPilot.
Preferred Qualifications
Ten (10)+ years of work experience using a structured Software Development Life Cycle methodology for software development and maintenance.
Nine (9) years of experience with designing and architecting the web applications related to Microsoft.NET environment (.NETCore, C#, HTML, CSS, REACT, JavaScript, Typescript, Micro‑fronted, Module Federation, Webpack, Redux) with databases like MongoDB, SQL Server and/or DB2.
Nine (9) years of experience in CICD and DevOps methodology as a developer.
Five (5) years of experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Development tools preferably Jenkin, BitBucket, SonarQube, Git.
Five (5) year experience implementing complex applications security requirements.
Five (5) years of hands‑on experience working with NoSQL DB like MongoDB or similar.
Four (4) years of work experience in designing applications with Linux environment.
Four (4) years of hands‑on work experience with Amazon Web Services Cloud technologies.
Two (2) years of experience with using AI with software development to increase efficiencies.
Substitution One (1) additional year of work experience in solutions analysis, design, implementation and support of web‑based applications may substitute for (30) thirty semester hours of educational requirement with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours (four years).
Licenses/Certifications (Preferred) Scrum Developer certification from an accredited organization.
Responsibilities
Research industry trends to evaluate technical architecture and patterns to implement CPA’s modern technology initiatives; creates proof‑of‑concepts for new solutions, presents new architecture ideas to the architecture board; works with internal technology approval chain to get consensus on new technology direction; leads team of architects and developers to create & implement efficient solutions; documents solution flows and implementation specs.
Prepares technical architecture presentations of study findings, recommendations, and instructions for proposed system implementations; formulates logical descriptions of problems; implements optimum solutions; works with internal technology approval chain to receive consensus on new technology directions, leads technical projects to completion.
Leads developers and architects, provides constant guidance to them on technical solutions during the execution of the enhancements to the system or building a new system from scratch. Executes coding in various programming languages as needed, develops standard coding standards and practices, outlines clear development norms and governance and executes them.
Conducts section wide trainings on new technology direction and recommendations. Leads section wide architecture forum to outline architecture framework and own the adoption with modern projects. Leads the development of the standardized framework and implementation with reusability concepts.
Coordinates/leads the development and execution of enterprise‑level technical strategies and technical direction, including establishing processes and procedures for executing and maintaining technology roadmaps.
Responds to problems in an on‑call situation 24 hours a day; Performs other related work as assigned.
Benefits At the Comptroller's office, we know potential employees are looking for more than just a paycheck. The agency offers a strong benefits package for you and your family. Insurance, retirement plans, and a flexible work schedule are just the start. See our benefits offering.
Salary Salary is contingent upon qualifications.
Military Preference To receive military preference, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.
Equal Employment Opportunity The Comptroller’s Office is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity.
Location Austin, TX
Employment Type Full‑time
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Job Function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industry Government Administration
Referral Program Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts by 2x.
#J-18808-Ljbffr