Agency Application Architect - Enterprise Data Services

Office of Information Technology

Opening Date: December 17, 2025

Closing Date: January 5, 2026

Grade: 29 Professional/Technical Services

Salary: $77,009.51 - $ / Annually (Includes 23.66% recruitment and retention stipend)

Position Number:

Position Type: Full-Time

Location: Augusta

Telework: Available

Are you interested in a career in software development that will provide you with stability and opportunity while contributing to the betterment of the citizens of Maine? The Office of Information Technology at the State of Maine is looking for an experienced Architect who will be part of the Data Integrations and Enterprise Architecture teams supporting the delivery of technology services to State Government.

The Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS) Office of Information Technology (Maine

IT) provides information technology support to over 13,000 employees. Maine

IT oversees large scale enterprise applications that support the critical and diverse business needs of the State of Maine and its agencies.

Maine

IT is seeking a highly talented individual who will represent our C.A.R.E. values in all that they do. At Maine

IT we:

• Practice Customer‑focus
  , ensuring that our customers are heard, and their needs are met.
• Hold ourselves to a high level of Accountability
  , being transparent with our stakeholders.
• Maintain an effective level of Responsiveness
  , providing timely updates in a proactive manner.
• Strive to provide Empathy driven, people‑focused services
  , by applying emotional intelligence skills and behaviors.

The Data Integrations team supports a system of data interfaces, implemented using our Enterprise Service Bus, PL/SQL, Java, and related technologies. The Enterprise Architecture program defines strategic technology investment for the Executive Branch, ensuring the most effective technology is aligned with business objectives by recommending scalable, secure, and adaptable solutions capable of supporting future growth and innovation.

This role is primarily responsible for defining the architecture of the Integrations built and maintained by the Data Integrations team, as well as mentorship of several programmers and analysts on the team.

• Develop data integrations ETLs and Web Services using Java, PL/SQL, XML, JSON, Oracle Service Bus, and BPEL.
• Develop the design and guide the implementation, migration strategies, and optimization of technology solutions to align with Maine
  
  IT’s broader Enterprise Architecture framework, while meeting the State’s strategic and business objectives.
• Identify system and process improvements to ensure scalability, security, compliance, and high-performance solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs to identify technical solutions and facilitate communication between technical teams and vendors.
• Provide technical guidance in system integrations, cloud computing, and application design, ensuring future‑proof and cost‑effective technology investments.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, assess risks, and recommend innovations that enhance operational efficiency and align with Maine
  
  IT policies.
• Advise IT and business stakeholders when developing technology RFP’s, technology contracts, amendments and statements of work. Participate in evaluating technology solutions based on Maine
  
  IT and regulatory compliance standards.
• Actively participate in technology governance initiatives and technology communities of practice.
• Actively participate in Maine
  
  IT Architectural Review Board.
• Develop and recommend policies, operating procedures, and technology assessment frameworks to support technology solutions.

• This position is 90% remote (within the state of Maine). One day every other week is on‑site in our Augusta office.
• Work on diverse projects that support the diverse business processes across the State of Maine.
• The satisfaction of making a tangible difference to the citizens of Maine, particularly those in need.
• Secure retirement.

• Knowledge of current State Government technology systems, capabilities, and needs.
• Knowledge of State Government agencies, their missions, the…