Remote Lead Application Architect – Data & Integration

Delphi-US, LLC - Peacemakers in the Talent War; Augusta (ME); Remote; USD 90,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Delphi-US is seeking a Senior Application Architect to lead architecture, design, and implementation of large-scale, mission-critical applications with strong data integration.

This remote role (EST or CST) in contract, hourly pay range $65-78, requires guiding teams, aligning with enterprise standards, and mentoring developers to deliver stable, scalable systems. Responsibilities include forecasting service needs and creating roadmaps, reviewing designs, and advising leadership on trends.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead overall system strategy, architecture design, and implementation for assigned agencies.
• Ability to translate business and technical requirements into detailed Specifications for Services.
• Experience reviewing other developers’ work and providing technical guidance to development teams.
• Knowledge of state government technology systems, capabilities, agency missions/services, and strategic priorities.
• Knowledge of system design methods, operating systems, related software components, and industry technology standards and trends.
• Knowledge of systems development and documentation standards, high-level programming languages, and enterprise application development tools.
• Ability to conduct in-depth technical research, evaluate technology products, and troubleshoot complex system failures.
• Ability to lead and coordinate technical project teams and communicate clearly in writing and conversation.
• Ability to work independently under limited supervision and provide technical oversight to other staff as needed.
• Availability to work 100% remote, with time zone alignment to EST or CST (as stated in the source).

Responsibilities

• Analyze agency business requirements, forecast future service needs, and recommend technology and automation solutions.
• Develop and maintain architectural designs for complex application systems, including data structures, integration points, and application layers.
• Define the systems vision and create implementation roadmaps for development teams to follow.
• Oversee technical design, development, and integration of multiple applications to ensure architectural alignment.
• Partner with Enterprise Architects and Infrastructure Architects to align solutions to the enterprise architecture roadmap and statewide technology direction.
• Review developers’ designs and deliverables for alignment with architecture and development standards.
• Mentor lead developers and provide technical guidance on complex technical decisions.
• Oversee system maintenance, availability, and operational stability for assigned systems.
• Diagnose complex application issues, isolate root causes, and implement effective corrective solutions.
• Monitor industry technology standards and trends, evaluate products, and advise senior leadership on relevant developments.

Skills

System architecture

Requirements specs

Code review

Gov tech knowledge

System design

Development tools

Technical research

Team leadership

Independent work

Remote work alignment

Job description

Delphi-US is seeking a Senior Application Architect to lead architecture, design, and implementation of large-scale, mission-critical applications with strong data integration.

This remote role (EST or CST) in contract, hourly pay range $65-78, requires guiding teams, aligning with enterprise standards, and mentoring developers to deliver stable, scalable systems. Responsibilities include forecasting service needs and creating roadmaps, reviewing designs, and advising leadership on trends.