Cloud Application & Solutions Architect

Summary

The Cloud Application & Solutions Architect reports to the Cloud Development Manager and serves as the expert-level technical authority designated by the Enterprise Architect, CIO, and Deputy CIO. The incumbent collaborates with business and IT roles across HBE, provides technical leadership, vision, and direction for development efforts within and beyond scrum teams, and oversees and provides technical consultation and guidance on matters of cloud applications and integration solutions architecture, design, and development necessary to meet HBE’s mission and business objectives.

• Lead development initiatives to architect, design, develop, and deliver quality, mission‑critical solutions.
• Document technical design specifications and workflows.
• Plan and coordinate reviews and approval of technical deliverables.
• Write and review designs and deliverables for IT solutions.
• Occasionally take on development tasks to support the team.
• Stay current on development best practices and emerging technologies.
• Participate in budget development, SOW creation, and procurement.
• Provide technical consultation and oversight on complex projects.
• Lead teams in developing and documenting new processes.
• Translate complex requirements into software designs.
• Direct and lead developers on new projects and enhancements.
• Lead technical planning and development of new applications.
• Foster understanding among stakeholders and provide technical consulting.
• Analyze data and monitor system performance.
• Assess project feasibility and define technical requirements.
• Lead security design reviews at agency and state levels.
• Ensure compliance with technical audits and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with management and stakeholders on staffing and resourcing.
• Support interface and data conversion planning and execution.
• Ensure development standards are followed.
• Help establish policies, procedures, and technical guidance.
• Guide the team on appropriate technologies and tools.
• Oversee application development throughout the lifecycle.
• Ensure code and security reviews are conducted.
• Align development with IT strategic roadmap and architecture.
• Ensure solutions meet internal and external quality standards.
• Oversee solution delivery and release quality.
• Coordinate with vendors to align technical solutions with HBE standards.
• Act as a technical visionary for emerging technologies (e.g., PaaS, Dev Sec Ops ).
• Strategize architectural approaches to meet organizational goals.
• Advise executive and senior management on IT architecture.
• Research and guide integration of new technologies and processes.
• Lead and participate in technical proof‑of‑concepts and feasibility studies.
• Coach subordinates on policy and standards.
• Support team development through coaching and education.
• Serve as liaison between system integrators, business staff, state agencies, and partners.
• Consult with business and IT units to determine enterprise design and performance.
• Assist team members with technical questions and decision‑making.
• Collaborate across IT functions and organizations to resolve system issues.
• Provide technical expertise to translate system requirements into solutions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 10+ years in IT project development; experience with cloud solutions and architecture;
  Dev Ops/CI/CD;
  Agile (SCRUM/KANBAN)
• 4+ years of experience in planning technical architecture and implementation
• Experience in serving as technical expertise; 2+ years in architecture roles
• Ability to clearly communicate concepts and ideas in writing
• Experience with enterprise object‑oriented systems; architecture experience
• Demonstrated ability of Leadership and mentoring skills;
  Experience in Agile methodologies
• Strong experience in utilizing analytical and design skills;
  Ability to communicate
• Experience in being servant Leader; experience managing development teams
• Ability to communicate effectively; working together across different departments.
• Experience in Project Management;
  Technical Analysis
• Experience in Dev Sec Ops  and familiar with security compliance
• Knowledge of audit and risk assessment processes
• Knowledge of development best practices
• Demonstrated…