Agency Application Architect

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Office of Information Technology

Enterprise Data Services

Opening Date: May 19, 2026

Closing Date: June 03, 2026

Job Class Code: 0168
Grade: 29 Professional/Technical Services
Salary: $77,009.51 - $ annually (
Includes 23.66% recruitment and retention stipend, and eligible for an additional 5% training bonus
)
Position Number:

Position Type: Full-Time

Location: Augusta

Telework: Available

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

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. 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.

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

• 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.

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

• Develop data integrations ETLs and Web Services using Java, PL/SQL, XML, JSON, Oracle Service Bus, and BPEL.
• Design and guide implementation, migration strategies, and optimization of solutions to align with the broader Enterprise Architecture framework.
• Identify system and process improvements to ensure scalability, security, compliance, and high‑performance solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into 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.
• Advise IT and business stakeholders on technology RFPs, contracts, amendments, and statements of work; participate in evaluating solutions based on Maine
  
  IT and regulatory compliance standards.
• Participate in technology governance initiatives and communities of practice.
• Participate actively in the Maine
  
  IT Architectural Review Board.
• Develop and recommend policies, operating procedures, and technology assessment frameworks to support solutions.

• Oracle SQL and PL/SQL
• Java
• Oracle SOA Suite (BPEL) and/or Oracle Service Bus
• XML
• JSON
• Oracle Fusion Middleware
• Linux shell scripting
• Technical writing
• Emotional intelligence principles
• Customer relationship best practices
• Demonstrated desire to exercise accountability
• Demonstrated ability to respond timely and effectively

• Innovate & adapt to change
• Analyze & interpret data
• Manage complexity
• Lead & influence
• Ensure compliance & security

• Cloud Computing & Infrastructure (AWS, Azure and Oracle)
• Networki…