Application Architect

Job Title: Application Architect – Intelligrants Grant Management Software

Location: Baton Rouge, LA 70804

Job Type: 12 Months Contract

Position Overview

The State is seeking an experienced Application Architect to assist in designing and implementing the Intelligrants Grant Management Software for disaster recovery grant management. The ideal candidate will bring expert-level experience in designing, installing, and configuring Intelligrants, as well as hands-on knowledge of integrating third-party tools like Python, Heroku PostgreSQL, and Microsoft Power BI.

Key Responsibilities

• Grant Management Software Design: Lead the design and architecture of the Intelligrants system to support disaster recovery grant processes tailored to the unique needs
• System Integration: Work on the integration of Intelligrants with external systems including Heroku PostgreSQL for data storage, Python for automation scripts, and Microsoft Power BI for data reporting and visualization.
• Customization and Configuration: Tailor Intelligrants software configurations and workflows to meet specific disaster recovery requirements, ensuring the system aligns with the State’s operational and regulatory standards.
• Installation and Setup: Install, configure, and test the necessary software packages (e.g., Python, Heroku PostgreSQL) and ensure smooth integration with the Intelligrants platform.
• Collaboration with Stakeholders: Work closely with disaster recovery project teams, stakeholders, and system users to gather requirements, understand workflows, and ensure that the final architecture meets the program’s goals.
• Training and Knowledge Transfer: Provide knowledge transfer and training to internal teams on the best practices for using the Intelligrants system, and troubleshooting, supporting, and maintaining the software.
• Compliance and Documentation: Ensure the software architecture complies with applicable federal, state, and local guidelines. Document all architecture decisions, integrations, and configurations.
• Support and Troubleshooting: Offer ongoing support to resolve technical issues, optimizing the software and data integrations as needed during and after implementation.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Expert-level experience in designing and implementing Intelligrants grant management software.
• Proficiency in Python for creating custom scripts to automate processes and enhance software functionality.
• Hands-on experience with Heroku PostgreSQL for managing and optimizing database operations.
• Solid understanding of Microsoft Power BI and the ability to integrate it with Intelligrants for reporting and data visualization.
• In-depth knowledge of disaster recovery grants management and related software applications, ideally in the context of government or public sector programs.
• Ability to assess the complexity of the State's needs and design scalable, efficient, and compliant solutions.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, including technical and non-technical users.
• Proven ability to create technical documentation and perform knowledge transfer activities.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Prior experience working with government or community development grant programs, particularly related to disaster recovery efforts.
• Experience in cloud-based architectures and familiarity with cloud environments like Heroku.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements specific to disaster recovery grants (e.g., HUD, FEMA).