Application Architect Intermediate - IT Specialist 15

State-of-Michigan; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan's Department of Technology, Management and Budget seeks an IT Application Architect 15 to lead the interaction and placement of application components for Java-based systems. The role coordinates integration with COTS, SaaS and government services while guiding a team of architects and developers.

The position requires strong leadership, enterprise architecture oversight, and the ability to manage secure, reusable, and maintainable software across public-facing and internal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 21 semester (32 term) credits in CS, data processing, IT or math.
• Three years of professional IT experience equivalent to IT Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst P11.
• Alternative: Associate's degree with 16 credits and at least two years as an application programmer plus four years IT experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical architecture for Java applications and services, ensuring alignment with business needs.
• Coordinate integration with COTS, SaaS, Web Services and other government systems.
• Provide guidance to architecture, design, and support staff with minimal supervision.
• Promote usability, security, mobility, maintainability and reuse of IT assets.

Education

Bachelor's degree with 21 credits in CS/IT/Math

Job description

About DTMB:

Department of Technology, Management and Budget supports the business operations of state agencies through a variety of services, including building management and maintenance, information technology, centralized contracting and procurement, budget and financial management, space planning and leasing, construction management, motor vehicle fleet operations, and oversight of the state retirement systems.

About this position:

This position serves as an IT Application Architect 15 supporting the Michigan Department of Transportation information technology (IT) applications. This position will serve as the technical expert on orchestrating the placement and interaction of application components, to meet the agency business requirements, while also satisfying the often-conflicting requirements of sustainability, cost control, standardization, security, compliance and strategic alignment for all Java applications and services. This position must ensure that Java applications and services are properly integrated with COTS packages, Software as a Service, Web Services and other federal, state and local government applications and services, both internal and external to the State. This position is responsible for critical, public-facing systems with political fallout associated with potential failure. This position will provide technical expertise and leadership to application development staff, promoting usability, security, mobility, maintainability and reuse. This position must be able to function with a minimum of direct supervision and requires a high degree of direct contact with department program managers and DTMB project and technology oversight groups. This position works as team lead, for a team of classified architects, designers and support staff. Indirect reporting to the CTO through the Office of Enterprise Architecture.

Position Location:

This position is located in Lansing, MI. This position may work a hybrid (remote/office) schedule with 2 days required in the office per week. Selected candidates who have been approved to work a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

Signing Bonus:

• Signing Bonus: up to $2,500. Up to $1,250 to be paid upon new hire and the remainder to be paid after satisfactory completion of the initial probationary period (12-month period). This does not apply to current state employees.

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of beginning employment. DTMB Human Resources uses E-Verify in conjunction with the federal I-9 form to verify authorization of employment. DTMB does not participate in STEM-OPT.

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree with at least 21 semester (32 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, information assurance, IT project management or mathematics.

Experience

Information Technology Specialist 15

Three years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst P11 or one year equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst 12.

An associate's degree with 16 semester (24 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, mathematics or equivalent; and at least two years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician and four years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst P11 or one year equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst 12.

OR

At least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school and at least three years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician and four years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst P11 or one year equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst 12. Certain positions may be assigned subclass codes and individuals appointed must possess the required specialized experience.

View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/I/InformationTechnologySpecialist.pdf