Texas Health and Human Services · 19 hours ago
Cloud Application Architect
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$8,488.33/mo - $13,151/mo
10+ years expTexas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is dedicated to improving the lives of Texans. The Cloud Application Architect will be responsible for designing, modernizing, and integrating complex enterprise applications across state systems, ensuring solutions are secure and aligned with statewide technology strategies.
Health Care
No H1B
Responsibilities
Developing and maintaining application architecture standards, frameworks, and patterns that align with statewide IT strategies is a key responsibility
Responsible for translating business objectives and requirements into secure, scalable, and sustainable technical solutions
Guides major initiatives by leading technical reviews, orchestrating design sessions, and overseeing project activities
Responsible for embedding security-by-design and privacy-by-default principles throughout all application architectures
Collaborating with business and IT stakeholders, the Application Architect works to thoroughly understand program objectives and effectively translate these goals into actionable technology outcomes
Performs other responsibilities as needed to advance the agency’s enterprise data modernization strategy, ensuring flexibility and comprehensive support for evolving organizational priorities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience on a year for year basis)
10+ years of experience in application design and development, including 5+ years in a lead or architecture role
Experience in enterprise modernization, system integration, and cloud transformation
Deep expertise in designing and modernizing large-scale, resilient applications, focusing on cloud-native architecture principles (e.g., microservices, event-driven, serverless) and effective legacy system modernization strategies
Expert proficiency in architecting solutions across leading cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), specifically leveraging their native services for compute, networking, security, and data
Mastery in implementing robust API-driven, service-oriented, and microservices architectures, including API gateway management, service mesh technologies, and security best practices for public and private APIs
Proficiency in designing solutions using modern development stacks (Java, .NET, Node.js, Python, or Golang) and leveraging DevOps/GitOps principles for continuous delivery and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)
Skilled in using industry-standard architecture modeling tools (e.g., ArchiMate, Sparx EA, or similar) to document and communicate architectural decisions effectively
Experience in designing effective hybrid and multi-cloud integration models that balance enterprise standards with project agility
Strong working knowledge of state and public sector IT environments, including an understanding of procurement processes and unique regulatory requirements
Familiarity with critical federal and state cybersecurity and risk management frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53, FISMA, FedRAMP, CMMC), and experience designing compliant systems
Knowledge of enterprise data exchange standards relevant to the public sector (e.g., NIEM, HL7, FHIR) and experience with modern messaging/middleware technologies for secure data interoperability
Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities with a proven track record of guiding cross-functional teams to consensus on complex architectural challenges
Adept at balancing enterprise standards with project agility to drive technical innovation while maintaining governance and security
Effective communicator and technical leader, capable of presenting complex architecture roadmaps and technical concepts to both executive stakeholders and development teams
Ability to evaluate and modernize legacy applications for scalability, interoperability, and security
Ability to assess trade-offs between technology, cost, and long-term maintainability
Ability to lead cross-functional architecture initiatives across agencies or divisions
Ability to present architectural recommendations clearly to executive decision-makers
Ability to drive alignment between business, data, and technical domains
Ability to stay current with evolving public sector technology trends, including zero-trust security, cloud migration, and shared platforms
Skill in solving problems; in scheduling, testing, installing, and implementing programs; and in troubleshooting computer systems
Ability to analyze systems and procedures, to write and revise standards and procedures, and to communicate effectively
Ability to oversee and/or supervise the work of others
Preferred
Certifications such as TOGAF, AWS/Azure Certified Solutions Architect, or Certified Software Architect are preferred
Benefits
100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
Defined benefit pension plan
Generous time off benefits
Numerous opportunities for career advancement
Company
Texas Health and Human Services
Texas Health and Human Services is an agency that focuses on improving health, safety and well-being.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dr. Napoleon Broughton
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