Application Architect-III; Hybrid

Job Description

Job Title: Application Architect-III (Hybrid)

Location: Madison, WI

Duration: 1+ Months

Job Description: The client is seeking applicants for an Application Architect III. This position will lead application architecture for the client at the direction of the Custom Applications Section Supervisor. Over the past couple years, the client has centralized IT services and functions, creating a need to add structure and standards for custom applications across the agency and across technologies used.

The role will collaborate with others to identify and set standards for custom application architecture, design, and development in a Microsoft .Net environment with Oracle databases. The position will consider the holistic needs of the client when determining solutions and setting standards for custom application development, working closely with .Net, Infrastructure, Database Security, GIS, and Web Development teams. It will also lead initiatives to research and evaluate architecture and new/upgraded technology for custom applications, provide guidance to other developers, and perform development and troubleshooting as needed.

The position requires full‑time (40 hours per week) work for a candidate with expert-level experience in .Net application architecture. The candidate must be reliable and responsive to projects and issues.

• Experience researching, testing, evaluating, and implementing solutions to meet business needs. (12+ years)
• Ability to work independently utilizing critical thinking and discretionary decision‑making skill sets.
• Experience applying Object Oriented Design.
• Application development experience in .Net MVC and/or .Net Core framework, including C#, , CSS, JavaScript, Angular, and Bootstrap. (12+ years)
• Experience applying standard security methods to custom applications. Use of Okta would be a plus.
• Experience creating and testing APIs and web services.
• Experience developing applications with Oracle/SQL Server backend databases, including writing stored procedures and SQL. (12+ years)
• Experience following coding standards and best practices.
• Experience with mobile app development and support. (3 years)
• Experience with testing strategies and tasks such as identifying test scenarios, test data setup, execution, and documenting test results.
• Experience utilizing the Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Experience resolving technical issues through debugging, research, and investigation.
• Experience following iterative/Agile/Scrum methodologies for completing projects from initiation through implementation and maintenance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including describing technical items to non‑technical staff.
• Collaboration and teamwork skills to ensure project success and client business needs are met.

• Experience and knowledge of GIS technologies, specifically ESRI, as the client has a high GIS dependency where integrations may be necessary.
• Project management training and/or experience.
• Experience documenting processes and technical documentation.
• Experience working in government or natural resources.

• Gathering and understanding client business needs (new and existing), current client custom applications, platforms, and technology.
• Leading initiatives to research, test, and evaluate architecture and new/upgraded technology, frameworks, and tools for custom applications; continue to upgrade and maintain systems and tools, including documentation, demos, communications, and rollout of technologies while keeping the Technical Referenced Model (TRM) updated.
• Identifying, managing, and guiding technical enhancements for use of Azure Dev Ops in collaboration with division architects and technical services, including migrations, source code and release management for custom applications, developers, and other IT needs.
• Guiding, mentoring developers on architecture/design solutions with a holistic client view, setting direction, reviewing code, approving deployments, troubleshooting issues with developers and project teams.
• Initiating efforts to identify and document custom application standards for architecture,…