Software Application Architect #26-001

About the role

Under limited supervision, the Application Developer IV serves as a senior technical expert responsible for leading the analysis, design, development, and enterprise-level modification of complex software systems that support agency operations.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, develop, debug, and test software applications.
• Use UI frameworks such as MudBlazor and/or DevExpress.
• Apply modern UI/UX principles.
• Ensure reliability, security, and modernization of mission‑critical applications (custom and COTS).
• Oversee web services, cloud‑based integrations, and related technologies supporting internal and external system communication.
• Collaborate with ITS leadership to implement long‑term development strategies, adopt emerging technologies, and guide the full software development lifecycle across teams.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in computer science or a related area and 6 years of experience in computer system development and modification. Relevant experience may substitute for the bachelor’s degree on a year‑for‑year basis.

Qualifications

• 10 years of application development experience with extensive system‑level knowledge of programming techniques, information systems, and computer languages.
• Strong skills in writing and revising programs, interpreting technical instructions, and analyzing complex data.
• Experience coordinating technical teams and producing clear technical reports is required.

Skills

• Object‑oriented programming
• T‑SQL
• Web applications
• API services
• Scripting languages
• Source control tools (TFS/DevOps)
• Cloud‑based platforms
• Web services integration
• UI frameworks (MudBlazor, DevExpress)