Remote Senior Application Architect & Tech Lead

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IPERS

Health Insurance

Vacation & Holidays

Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Options

Job summary

Iowa Department of Management (DOM) is seeking an Information Technology Specialist 5 (ITS5) to lead design, development, optimization, and support of statewide software solutions. The role emphasizes technical excellence, enterprise standards, and secure, scalable systems.

The ITS5 will mentor juniors, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive innovation using emerging technologies. Onsite in Des Moines with potential remote/hybrid options, Iowa residency required for eligibility.

Qualifications

• Experience designing accessible software for government/UI
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and mentor staff
• Knowledge of WCAG 2.2 AA and Section 508
• Experience with CI/CD, testing standards, and security practices

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, optimize, and support software solutions.
• Architect new solutions and lead teams.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.
• Mentor junior team members and drive innovation.

Skills

UI/UX

CI/CD

DevSecOps

Mentoring

Team Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelors in CS or related

Tools

Visual Studio

Figma

USWDS

Job description

Iowa Department of Management (DOM) is seeking an Information Technology Specialist 5 (ITS5) to lead design, development, optimization, and support of statewide software solutions. The role emphasizes technical excellence, enterprise standards, and secure, scalable systems.

The ITS5 will mentor juniors, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive innovation using emerging technologies. Onsite in Des Moines with potential remote/hybrid options, Iowa residency required for eligibility.