Application Architect

Job Title: Java Application Architect ONLY W2
Job Location: Austin, TX (OR) Huntsville TX (Hybrid, need locals to Texas)

Duration: 12 Months Contract with possibility to Extension

Job Description:

Provide specialized application development/architecture services to the Client for business applications related to the Corrections Information Technology System (CITS).

Role Overview:

In this role, you will design physical system models, establish foundation standards across cross-functional teams, and resolve core integration and performance challenges across complex enterprise systems.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned IT consultant with deep expertise in enterprise Java ecosystems and modern cloud/data architectures. They need to be a critical problem-solving who can effectively lead multi-service provider teams and possess strong written and oral presentation skills to align technical strategy with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architecture & System Design: Develop physical system architectures and balance data, processing, and technology layers to support system design, testing, and deployment.
• Standards & Compliance: Publish, update, and maintain architecture models to ensure full alignment with business requirements, industry standards, and enterprise information management methodologies.
• Component & Technology Integration: Resolve technical component interactions, API standards, and cross-technology communication protocols.
• Performance & Scalability: Proactively anticipate technical, operational, and organizational bottlenecks, specifically addressing database performance and scalability.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Facilitate and lead multi-service provider work groups in a constructive, collaborative environment.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

Consulting & Industry Experience:

• 8+ years of IT consulting experience.
• Strong familiarity with systems development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies, emerging technologies, and enterprise information architecture.

Core Technical Stack (At least 4 years of experience):

• Languages & Frameworks: Java, JSP, Servlets, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML, XML, Enterprise Java Beans (EJB), Struts.
• Databases & Tools: SQL Server, Azure Data Studio, GitHub Enterprise.

Modern Platforms & Tools (At least 2 years of experience):

• Cloud & Data: Cloud platforms (AWS-centric or hybrid), Databricks platform.
• Integration & Low-Code: API development, Microsoft Power Platform.
• Database & IDE Tools: SQL Server Migration Assistant (SSMA), SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), Visual Studio Code (VS Code), GitHub Copilot.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of public sector/state agency IT trends, regulatory considerations, and organizational frameworks.

Education: Required Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related discipline with an IT focus.