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

Illinois Comptroller; Springfield, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) in Illinois seeks an Application Architecture & Platform Engineering Lead to drive enterprise software quality, architectural governance, and scalable Azure-based delivery. You’ll lead cross‑functional teams to align technology with business goals.

The role emphasizes DevOps, Azure, and modern patterns, with a hybrid schedule and strong focus on performance, reliability, and innovation across DoIT.

Qualifications

• Four years of college with CS coursework required.
• Three years of professional experience in Application Services or related IT field.
• Experience architecting and developing complex applications using .NET and modern patterns.
• Experience with cloud architectures, Azure, and DevOps pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and development standards for DoIT ISP projects.
• Manage Azure DevOps pipelines and key Azure resources.
• Provide technical guidance and align solutions with business goals.
• Lead complex projects and mentor team members.
• Stay current with IT trends and technologies.

Skills

Azure

DevOps

NET

API design

Team leadership

Education

Four-year college degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

App Services

DNS

Managed Identities

Databases

Job description

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

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at [e-mail] or call [phone] for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.

Job Requisition ID:58611Opening Date: 09/04/2026Closing Date: 09/21/2026Agency: Department of Innovation and TechnologyClass Title:INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST II - 21166Skill Option:Application Services - Information TechnologyBilingual Option:NoneSalary: Anticipated starting salary $8,060/month; Full range $8,060 - $11,851/monthJob Type: SalariedCategory:Full TimeNumber of Vacancies: 1Bargaining Unit Code:RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCMEMerit Comp Code:Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm (Work hours may vary)Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 1 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needsHeadquarter Location: 801 S 7th St, Springfield, Illinois, 62703Work County: SangamonAgency Contact: lois.d.green@ illinois.gov

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

PROOF OF EDUCATIONAL COURSEWORK IS REQUIRED. ACCEPTABLE PROOF OF COURSEWORK INCLUDES UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS, COPIES OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS, ACCOUNT RECORDS (INCLUDING SCREENSHOTS) OF ACADEMIC COURSEWORK, AND ANY SIMILAR DOCUMENTS CREATED BY AN ACADEMIC INSTITUTION.

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. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team!

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

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.

Specialized Skills

• Requires 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.
• Requires 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.
• Requires three (3) years professional experience designing, optimizing, and administering relational and integrated data solutions to ensure performance, reliability, and alignment with architectural standards.
• Requires 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.

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.

This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

The Department of Innovation & Technology (DolT) is the state's IT agency delivering an enterprise approach to statewide technology, innovation, and telecommunication services, as well as policy and standards development, lifecycle investment planning, and cybersecurity services. With over 1,500 employees, DolT delivers IT services and innovative solutions to customer agencies to improve services provided to Illinois residents, DolT offers employees the opportunity to advance their careers, develop new skills and reach their potential, both personally and professionally. DoIT is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement. In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation.