Application Architecture & Platform Engineering Lead (Information Systems Analyst II, Option A)

Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT); Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, life, dental and vision plans

Pension plan through the State ERS

Deferred Compensation Program

Job summary

Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) seeks an Application Architecture & Platform Engineering Lead to drive enterprise software quality through architectural oversight and development standards. You will optimize Azure platform operations and DevOps pipelines to deliver secure, scalable, mission‑critical applications.

You will provide strategic technology guidance, lead complex project teams, and align modern tech solutions with business goals to improve performance,

Qualifications

• Requires four years of college with coursework in computer science or related fields.
• Requires three years of professional experience in Application Services or a related IT field.
• Three years professional experience architecting, developing and supporting complex applications using .NET and modern architectural patterns.

Responsibilities

• Provide architectural guidance and technology recommendations by researching emerging solutions.
• Lead complex projects and coordinate technical tasks with cross-functional teams.
• Manage Azure DevOps pipelines, repositories and key Azure resources to ensure secure, scalable delivery.

Skills

Software architecture

Azure

DevOps

Lead role

API design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS

Tools

Azure DevOps

App Services

DNS

Managed identities

Databases

Job description

Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment.

This position serves as an Application Architecture & Platform Engineering Lead supporting the Illinois State Police, I drive enterprise software quality through expert architectural oversight, rigorous development standards, and reliable system interoperability.

In this role, you will optimize Azure platform operations and DevOps pipelines to ensure secure, efficient, and scalable delivery of mission‑critical applications.

In addition, you will provide strategic technology guidance and leading complex project teams to align modern technical solutions with business goals to elevate performance, reliability, and innovation across the organization.

As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans

• Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
• 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
• 3 paid personal business days per year
• 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Essential Functions

• Under administrative direction, serves as an Application Architecture & Platform Engineering Lead for the Department of Innovations & Technology (DoIT) supporting the Illinois State Police (ISP) performing complex professional and advisory functions in Software Architecture & Development Standards.
• Provides DevOps and Azure Platform support by managing Azure DevOps pipelines and repositories and using elevated access to configure and maintain key Azure resources such as App Services, Domain Name System (DNS), managed identities, and databases.
• Provides architectural guidance and technology recommendations by researching emerging solutions and collaborating with stakeholders to align technical approaches with business needs.
• Serves as team leader on highly complex projects while independently planning, developing, and implementing techniques for gathering and interpreting data.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in the information technology field by continuing education through online training platforms, meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products, vendors, techniques, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college with course work in computer science or directly related fields.
• Requires three (3) years of professional experience in Application Services or a related Information Technology field.

Preferred Qualifications (In Order Of Significance)

• Three (3) years professional experience architecting, developing and supporting complex applications using .NET, modern object-oriented practices, and contemporary architectural patterns to deliver scalable and maintainable solutions.
• Three (3) years professional experience working with both backend and frontend development, including secure API design and integration, data access frameworks, and modern UI technologies.
• Three (3) years professional experience designing, optimizing, and administering relational and integrated data solutions to ensure performance, reliability, and alignment with architectural standards.
• Three (3) years professional experience implementing and supporting cloud‑based application architectures, including Azure services, DevOps pipelines, and cloud‑native data capabilities to enable efficient development and deployment practices.
• Three (3) years professional experience serving in a technical lead or lead developer role, providing architectural guidance, coordinating complex technical tasks, conducting code reviews, and supporting the professional development of team members.
• Three (3) years professional experience defining and enforcing coding standards, naming conventions, logging practices, testing protocols, and architectural patterns to ensure consistent, high-quality software delivery.
• Three (3) years professional experience implementing and overseeing automated testing frameworks—unit, integration, and end-to-end—to support code quality and strengthen continuous integration processes.
• Extensive knowledge configuring and maintaining Azure platform resources using elevated access, including App Services, DNS, managed identities, storage, and databases.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex system issues through structured debugging, root cause analysis, and development of practical, scalable solutions.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts, interpret and document policies and procedures, gather requirements, collaborate with stakeholders, and foster productive cross‑functional relationships.

Conditions of Employment

The State of Illinois complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position.

• Requires the ability to verify identity.
• Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with the State of Illinois.
• Requires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone and any other required equipment or devices.
• Requires the ability to attend seminars, conferences, and training to remain current on methods, tools, ideologies or other industry related topics relevant to job duties.
• Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 10 pounds. This is considered sedentary work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(a)). Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and requires occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing.
• Requires the ability to serve in an on-call capacity.
• Requires the ability to work outside of normal hours to meet deadlines.
• Requires the ability to travel in performance of duties.

The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.