Application Architect

Position Description:

This is a position as an Application Architect supporting the transition of an application from Amazon Web Services (AWS) to Azure. The application is written with Ruby on Rails and will need to be ported to .Net. The selected candidate will work with the agency's development teams, program delivery areas, and business partners to complete system and data analysis supporting the migration to Azure design patterns and support the successful delivery of the application. The selected candidate will develop designs, proposals, builds, and other artifacts to support the migration and implement the strategy plan for the development team. The architecture will define efficient functionality delivery, data reliability, and customer experiences.

o Build digital products with accessibility in mind

o Incorporate accessibility features into digital content and resources

o Partner with colleagues and team members to prioritize accessibility in digital content and resources

o See 'Qualifications' section below for details on digital accessibility

Skills and Experience:
Required – 10+ years
Experience with object-oriented development

Experience with .Net applications development.

Experience with relational database development

Strong oral and written communication skills

Required – 7+ years
Experience in web service design & development (SOAP/XML and REST/JSON) for enterprise

Experience in JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, front end JavaScript technologies such as Angular, React, etc.

Experience developing web services, especially secured web services and web services with attachments

Experience with unit test development, testing, and implementation in SDLC

Required – 5+ years
Experience in deploying applications to Azure cloud

Experience with various authentication protocols

Experience architecting, developing, & designing web applications to meet business requirements

Experience in DevOps products, specifically Azure DevOps

Experience mentoring and leading technical teams

Qualifications
Required: Applicants are required to have these qualifications:

• Knowledge of digital accessibility and disability inclusion
• Knowledge of regulations related to digital accessibility (e.g., Section 508, ADA)
• Knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA requirements
• Experience designing for platform technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, iOS, Android)
• Experience applying WAI-ARIA authoring guidelines and best practices
• Experience optimizing for the accessibility features of the platform (HTML, iOS, Android)
• Experience developing digital products that comply with accessibility standards

Preferred: Applicants with the following qualifications will be preferred:

• Knowledge or experience with AWS