Application Architect

Job Responsibilities

• Define and maintain application architecture standards and frameworks.
• Create technical blueprints detailing logical and physical components, data flows, and integration points.
• Design and develop scalable, secure, and maintainable applications.
• Execute Proofs-of-Concept for authentication and integration methods.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts and component architects (Data, RPA, OCR, NLP, Workflow, Integration).
• Establish security protocols, including authentication and authorization mechanisms.
• Ensure compliance with judiciary IT standards and federal security guidelines.
• Prepare implementation guides, test plans, and risk assessments.
• Provide technical support and mentoring to development teams.
• Work with Enterprise Architecture (EA) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) teams.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Qualifications

• Strong experience in application architecture and design patterns.
• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Java, C#, C++) and frameworks.
• Knowledge of authentication systems, cloud platforms, and integration technologies.
• Demonstrated expertise in implementing and aligning IT solutions with the Technical Reference Model (TRM) to ensure enterprise architecture compliance and standardization.
• Hands-on experience implementing authentication systems in large enterprises.
• Familiarity with encryption, MFA, and secure API design.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence technical decisions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Capability to assess application portfolios and recommend modernization strategies.

Education

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Preferred: Master’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Additional: Relevant certifications in architecture or cloud technologies are highly desirable.