CEPI - Cloud Architect

This position should know how to use the most suitable cloud architecture frameworks and tools for agency system,

and how to adapt them to specific project context and needs. The role should also be able to collaborate with other

architects and developers for framework and tool recommendations in cloud. Here are a few highly desired technical

skills for ideal candidates.

• A thorough knowledge of the various aspects of complex cloud application development environments and

practices

maintain favorable public relations with clients.

gather and analyze facts, define problems, and recommend solutions.

communicate technical terminology at a level appropriate to the audience.

solutions to business problems is essential.

and enablement of system administration, database management and application development.

Microsoft Azure, Function Apps.

coding concepts, secure authorization concepts, web services.

in Microsoft / Windows platform. (ASP.NET, framework 4.8 or higher, .Net 6 or higher).

architecture.

documentation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

As the Cloud Application Architect for the Center for Educational Performance and Information (CEPI), this

position is strategically responsible for the design and interaction of the client enterprise level application

architecture, code libraries, middleware, and services components. This Specialist leads the migration to a services-

based architecture; compiles and designs architectural models of current and proposed applications across the client

enterprise; performs design reviews across the client organization; leads the evaluation of vendor software targeted

for possible integration into the applications or environment; defines and manages the IT application design

methodology; surveys external emerging developments in application design and methodologies, and evangelizes

new techniques, technologies and standards; manages the development and maintenance of the client application

architecture environment, and consults with application designers on how to implement enterprise architecture

components and resolve issues. This position serves as the team's chief cloud SME and will enforce best practices in

cloud implementation and deployment while complying with DTMB policies and procedures.

DUTY BREAKDOWN

responsibility. Plan, develop and administer architectural practice related policies and procedures.

o Provide application architecture expertise as it relates to the development and integration of

applications, security, middleware, services, database design, development methodologies, and

tools.

o Lead and coordinate with other technical resources in the overall application design,

implementation and integration of applications with other existing applications / technologies / data

sources on multiple platforms within the agency, across multiple state agencies, DTMB Office of

Enterprise Architecture and with multiple vendors.

o Develop strategic goals required to ensure that the overall application architecture is in compliance

with the DTMB Strategic Plan and DTMB development methodology best practices.

o Consult with application designers on proper application design and use of enterprise services.

o Compile or design application architectural models across the client enterprise for use internally

and in conjunction with third party technology partners. The models are of two types :

o Enterprise Models that depict the entire client enterprise and its inter-relationships internally and

with the state enterprise architecture.

o Reference Models that depict recommended & approved application designs, which can serve as a

template for future projects.

o Perform architecture design reviews across the organization as a part of the Enterprise

Architecture Core Team.

o Define, implement and maintain the IT application architecture design methodology and best

practices.

o Lead the effort towards services-based development and implementation.

o Survey external emerging development methodologies, and evangelize new technologies,

standards and methodologies that will have a positive impact on the quality of applications and

services.

o Ensure the implementation of security standards in application architectures, designs, and coding

practices. Be familiar with, provide research, documentation and input (when applicable) to

Enterprise Security policies and standards.

o Plan, develop and administer application design-related policies and procedures to promote high

quality, accurate and reusable application designs.

o Provide technical leadership, guidance and direction to Application Architects, Database

Administrators, Programmer / Analyst(s) supporting application design, database architecture and

design and overall application and service architecture functions in client agencies.

middleware, services, database, and development tools). Manage projects related to application component

design and development practice.

o Individual tasks related to the duty.

o Perform business and technical requirements analysis for client enterprise level code libraries,

middleware, services, database, and development tools.

o Oversee the design and validation of client enterprise level application components, API's and

related databases.

o Oversee and approve the development of, and changes to the application architecture to ensure

proper execution of the design.

o Provide technical support to application designers in the use of the enterprise service environment

and development methodologies.

o Provide "practical" technical solutions to the development team to solve complex application

development problems.

o Lead appropriate change control boards.

o Contribute to the development of testing plans, scenarios, and test data to ensure compliance and

fit with the overall application architecture.

o Manage application architecture components and documentation versions using the established

development and management processes and tools.

o Manage associated projects to develop client enterprise level application architecture components

and objects.

o Review the security of application components and services.

o Act as the IT Architect SME covering the scope of responsibility on client enterprise application

integration projects.

o Act as liaison to DTMB Office of Enterprise Architecture, and Office of Enterprise Security.

Direct the use of EA Solution Patterns and Reference Models with existing and proposed solutions

within the area of responsibility. Assist in creating EA Solution Assessments.

o Participate with the EA Core Team in the exchange of architectural best practices, the

development and review of EA Roadmaps, the review of EA Solution Assessments from across

the enterprise.

o Perform code library, middleware, services support as required.

o Insure the installation, configuration, testing, and implementation of the applications follow the

architecture guidelines.

o Insure proper operation of the applications.

o Participate in the development and implementation of processes that improve efficiency and

enhance productivity.

o Provide leadership, consultation and expertise on special teams and projects as assigned.

o Ensure relevant administrative functions are complete and accurate.

o Provide coding guidance, validation, and quality control of other senior and junior developers'

programming work

Skills :

Microsoft Azure, web-based,