Austin, TX
Applications Architect - Solicitation# 529601582
Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)
Level Description
8 or more years of experience, relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, independently performs a variety of complicated tasks, may lead and direct the work of others, a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Job Description
Application architects are responsible for designing, developing and implementing applications for computer systems. They must direct the development process from conception to completion and oversee the efforts of all associated technical staff.

Additional job details and special considerations
Experienced Cloud Application Architect with a proven track record of designing and delivering enterprise-grade solutions. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise and strategic vision to architect scalable, secure, and high-performance applications in a cloud-native environment.
Key Qualifications:

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in Java EE development, with a strong grasp of its ecosystem, frameworks, and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to design and evolve enterprise-level applications that meet rigorous performance and scalability requirements.
• Expertise in microservice architecture, including the design and implementation of distributed systems.
• Solid understanding of modern architectural principles, with practical experience applying the 12-Factor App methodology for building SaaS applications.
• Proficiency in Domain-Driven Design (DDD) to model complex business domains and facilitate clear communication between technical and business teams.
• Comprehensive knowledge of design patterns and their application in real-world scenarios.

Role Responsibilities:

• Lead the architecture and design of cloud-native applications, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical standards.
• Work on development of the application while implementing best practices for scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.

Position is HYBRID - Onsite (Mon, Wed, Thurs) and Remote (Tue and Fri)
 

Minimum Requirements: Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.
Actual Years Experience	Years Experience Needed	Required/ Preferred	Skills/Experience
	8	Required	Strong experience with Java EE, Spring Boot, and microservices frameworks.
	8	Required	Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS or Google) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
	8	Required	Proficiency in API design and integration (REST, GraphQL).
	8	Required	Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible).
	8	Required	Knowledge of security best practices for cloud-native applications.
	8	Required	Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
	8	Required	Experience with event-driven architectures and messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
	8	Required	Exposure to serverless computing and cloud-native services.
	8	Required	Experience with Domain-Driven Design (DDD) for modeling complex business domains.
	8	Preferred	Knowledge of observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
	8	Preferred	Familiarity with performance tuning and high-availability strategies.
	8	Preferred	Understanding of cost optimization in cloud environments.
	8	Preferred	Healthcare industry experience preferred
	8	Preferred	Fundamental understanding of the Information Management principles, IT processes, SDLC, architecture and technologies adopted by an organization.
	8	Preferred	Consulting and Facilitation Skills.
	8	Preferred	Customer-focused ability to communicate across all levels of the organization.
	8	Preferred	Proactive Leadership style; self-starter and strong attention to detail.
	3	Preferred	Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Professional Cloud Architect.
	3	Preferred	Experience in Texas or other state eligibility system

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