Application Architect

TechSur Solutions

$110K — $140K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in application architecture and design patterns
  • Proficiency in programming languages like Java, C#, C++
  • Knowledge of authentication systems and cloud platforms
  • Experience aligning IT solutions with Technical Reference Model for compliance
  • Hands-on experience with large enterprise authentication systems
  • Leadership capabilities to steer cross-functional technical discussions
  • Strong analytical skills for application portfolio assessment

Responsibilities

  • Define and maintain application architecture standards
  • Develop authentication architecture for diverse applications
  • Create technical blueprints for components and integrations
  • Design and develop scalable, secure applications
  • Execute Proofs-of-Concept for security methods
  • Establish security protocols in compliance with IT standards
  • Prepare implementation guides and support documentation

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work within the Federal Judiciary environment
  • Engagement in innovative research and development projects
  • Exposure to a wide range of technologies including cloud and security systems
  • Collaborative atmosphere with cross-functional teams
  • Focus on modern software development practices such as Agile Scrum
Full Job Description
Job Description

Project Overview

The Technology Solutions Office (TSO) led by the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) supports the judiciary with strategic guidance, technology development, technical standards, policies, planning, and significant research and development efforts. The mission of the TSO is to deliver technology solutions to help the Federal Judiciary reduce costs and risks, improve overall effectiveness and efficiency of judicial operations by providing experimentation, validation, and concept development in support of business requirements. TSO has adopted Agile Scrum and uses Agile principles to carry out the best software development practices in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Job Responsibilities

Architectural Design & Governance
  • Define and maintain application architecture standards and frameworks.
  • Develop authentication architecture for internal and external applications.
  • Create technical blueprints detailing logical and physical components, data flows, and integration points.

Development & Implementation
  • 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).

Security & Compliance
  • Establish security protocols, including authentication and authorization mechanisms.
  • Ensure compliance with judiciary IT standards and federal security guidelines.

Documentation & Support
  • Prepare implementation guides, test plans, and risk assessments.
  • Provide technical support and mentoring to development teams.

Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Work with Enterprise Architecture (EA) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) teams.
  • Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders


Qualifications

Required Skills

Technical Expertise
  • 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.

Security
  • Hands-on experience implementing authentication systems in large enterprises.
  • Familiarity with encryption, MFA, and secure API design.

Leadership & Communication
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence technical decisions.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for diverse audiences.

Analytical Skills
  • Capability to assess application portfolios and recommend modernization strategies.

Preferred Skills
  • Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
  • Familiarity with judiciary systems or federal IT environments.
  • Knowledge of RPA, OCR, NLP, and workflow automation.
  • Certifications such as TOGAF, AWS/Azure Architect, or CISSP.

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


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