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Job DescriptionJob Description This position serves as an Cloud Application Architect for the Michigan Center for Educational Performance and Information (CEPI).
This position will serve as the technical expert on orchestrating the placement and interaction of application components, to meet the agency business requirements, while also satisfying the often-conflicting requirements of sustainability, cost control, standardization, security, compliance, and strategic alignment primarily for the IT system modernization initiatives supporting CEPI portfolio. This position must ensure that the CEPI Cloud infrastructure is properly integrated with COTS packages, Software as a Service, Web Services and other federal, state and local government applications and services, both internal and external to the State.
This position will provide technical expertise and leadership to application development staff, promoting usability, security, mobility, maintainability, and reusability.
This position must be able to function with a minimum of direct supervision and requires a high degree of direct contact with department program managers and DTMB project and technology oversight groups.
This position works as a part of a team of architects/designers with additional support staff. The Cloud Application Architect is expected to lead the development and application of the technical architecture. They analyze technical/business problems and recommends strategies to implement technology or improve processes to enable improved business productivity.
Job Duties
Design and interaction of the client enterprise level application architecture, code libraries, middleware, and services components.
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.
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.
Requirements5 +years:
Experience in the field
Experience with and knowledge of .NET, HTML, XML, SQL, SOAP, REST, PowerShell, IaC, Microsoft Azure, Function AppsCertification
Experience writing and implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
Knowledge of both Microsoft Azure, web-based, and client server-based systems architecture.
Desired Skills
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.
Should also be able to collaborate with other architects and developers for framework and tool recommendations in cloud.
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.
Desired Skills
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.
Proficient in Microsoft VISIO, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
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).
Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree
Location
Local candidates strongly
, or non-local candidates who are willing to relocate at their own expense from acceptance with no delays.
Position is a hybrid schedule onsite from day 1, two days a week (onsite days are Wednesdays and Thursdays) NO REMOTE ONLY OPTION
Working hours Monday-Friday, approximately 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Additional Requirements
Must be authorized to work in the United States;
We are unable to offer sponsorships at this time
Must undergo a background check and drug screening for employment.
Employment Terms
This is a W2 position
40 hrs per week
HYBRID schedule - onsite from day 1, two days a week (onsite days are Wednesdays and Thursdays) NO REMOTE ONLY OPTION
About Zenfreed
At Zenfreed, we are more than an IT company. We bridge the gap between people wanting to do the work they were meant to do and organizations needing the right talent. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
BenefitsWe understand a comprehensive benefits package is crucial to employment satisfaction. We offer medical, dental and vision coverage options for all employees.
Job Duties
Design and interaction of the client enterprise level application architecture, code libraries, middleware, and services components.
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.
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.
Requirements5 +years:
Experience in the field
Experience with and knowledge of .NET, HTML, XML, SQL, SOAP, REST, PowerShell, IaC, Microsoft Azure, Function AppsCertification
Experience writing and implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
Knowledge of both Microsoft Azure, web-based, and client server-based systems architecture.
Desired Skills
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.
Should also be able to collaborate with other architects and developers for framework and tool recommendations in cloud.
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.
Desired Skills
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.
Proficient in Microsoft VISIO, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
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).
Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree
Location
Local candidates strongly
, or non-local candidates who are willing to relocate at their own expense from acceptance with no delays.
Position is a hybrid schedule onsite from day 1, two days a week (onsite days are Wednesdays and Thursdays) NO REMOTE ONLY OPTION
Working hours Monday-Friday, approximately 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Additional Requirements
Must be authorized to work in the United States;
We are unable to offer sponsorships at this time
Must undergo a background check and drug screening for employment.
Employment Terms
This is a W2 position
40 hrs per week
HYBRID schedule - onsite from day 1, two days a week (onsite days are Wednesdays and Thursdays) NO REMOTE ONLY OPTION
About Zenfreed
At Zenfreed, we are more than an IT company. We bridge the gap between people wanting to do the work they were meant to do and organizations needing the right talent. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
BenefitsWe understand a comprehensive benefits package is crucial to employment satisfaction. We offer medical, dental and vision coverage options for all employees.