Application Architect

Digerati Systems Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Digerati Systems Inc in Texas is seeking an experienced IT consultant to design physical system models and lead cross-functional teams for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's CITS program.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in enterprise Java ecosystems, modern cloud/data architectures, and can align technical strategy with business goals.

Remote, on-site, or hybrid work is possible; initial 2–4 weeks may be on site in TX, with some travel but not reimbursed.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of IT consulting experience.
• Strong familiarity with SDLC methodologies and enterprise information architecture.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design physical system models for complex enterprise applications.
• Publish and maintain architecture models aligned with business goals and standards.
• Resolve component interactions and API integration across services.
• Address performance and scalability, especially database performance.
• Lead multi-service provider work groups to drive delivery.

Skills

IT Consulting

SDLC

Enterprise IA

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (CS/Math/Engineering or related IT focus)

Tools

AWS

Databricks

Cloud platforms

Job description

These candidates must be direct W2 candidates

*** The applicant will need to reside in Texas and willing to go onsite if requested. ***

For the first 2 – 4 weeks a new consultant may be required to work on-site at St, Huntsville TX 77340 and may later have the opportunity to work remote.

This position is available as a remote position or in-office position, or combination. Office locations are Austin TX 78757 or St Huntsville TX 77340.

In-person meetings may be required on occasion in Austin TX and/or Huntsville TX and advance notice will be given. Travel expenses are not covered or reimbursed by TDCJ.

Role Overview

In this role, you will design physical system models, establish foundation standards across cross-functional teams, and resolve core integration and performance challenges across complex enterprise systems.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned IT consultant with deep expertise in enterprise Java ecosystems and modern cloud/data architectures. They need to be a critical problem-solving who can effectively lead multi-service provider teams, and possess strong written and oral presentation skills to align technical strategy with organizational goals.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Provide specialized application development/architecture services to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for business applications related to the Corrections Information Technology System (CITS).

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & System Design: Develop physical system architectures and balance data, processing, and technology layers to support system design, testing, and deployment.

Standards & Compliance: Publish, update, and maintain architecture models to ensure full alignment with business requirements, industry standards, and enterprise information management methodologies.

Component & Technology Integration: Resolve technical component interactions, API standards, and cross-technology communication protocols.

Performance & Scalability: Proactively anticipate technical, operational, and organizational bottlenecks, specifically addressing database performance and scalability.

Cross-Functional Leadership: Facilitate and lead multi-service provider work groups in a constructive, collaborative environment.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Consulting & Industry Experience:

8+ years of IT consulting experience.

Strong familiarity with systems development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies, emerging technologies, and enterprise information architecture.

Core Technical Stack (At least 4 years of experience):

Modern Platforms & Tools (At least 2 years of experience):

Cloud & Data: Cloud platforms (AWS-centric or hybrid), Databricks platform.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of public sector/state agency IT trends, regulatory considerations, and organizational frameworks.

Education

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related discipline with an IT focus