Advanced Applications Architect

Job Title: Advanced Applications Architect

Department: Division of Children s Medical Services (CMS), Florida Department of Health

Location: Tallahassee, FL 32301

Job Type: Contract (1 year, with potential renewal based on performance and legislative appropriation)

Job Summary:

The Advanced Applications Architect will support the software development operations of the Division of Children s Medical Services (CMS) within the Florida Department of Health. The contractor will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise-level applications, ensuring compliance with Department IT security standards, and providing technical leadership in an Agile/Scrum environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Application Development & Architecture:

   • Design, develop, and maintain .NET applications using C#, ASP.NET MVC, and Entity Framework.

   • Develop and modify application code with a zero-defect rate, following a two-week Agile sprint cycle.

   • Provide architectural design and development expertise for enterprise-level applications.

   • Ensure compliance with Department of Health IT security standards, including data encryption and application hardening.

2. Agile/Scrum Participation:

   • Actively participate in all Agile Scrum activities, including:

     • Planning Sessions

     • Stand-Up Sessions

     • Review Sessions

     • Backlog Grooming Sessions

     • Pointing Sessions

     • Retrospective Sessions

   • Manage scope and deliverables according to product owner specifications.

3. Technical Leadership:

   • Provide design reviews and best practices guidance to development teams.

   • Manage and configure Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS) for version control and project management.

   • Utilize Azure cloud services, including Azure SQL, pipelines, and configuration management.

4. Documentation & Compliance:

   • Document all application modifications and additions daily, storing them in a secure, Department-managed repository.

   • Ensure compliance with data security and confidentiality policies as outlined in the Department s Data Security and Confidentiality document.

5. Collaboration & Integration:

   • Work with Department of Financial Services systems, including interfacing with electronic invoicing and voucher processes.

   • Collaborate with the Agency of Health Care Administration and Florida Healthy Kids on electronic referral and enrollment files.

Qualifications:

• Experience:

  • 20 years of total application development experience.

  • 25 years of IT infrastructure experience.

  • 3 years of enterprise architecture experience.

  • 10 years of experience in Object-Oriented Programming.

  • 5 years of experience as a project lead.

  • 5 years of JavaScript experience.

  • 3 years of experience in ASP.NET MVC and C# application development.

  • 2 years of experience in Angular JS.

  • 3 years of architect design and development experience with .NET applications and Entity Framework.

  • 5 years of experience providing design reviews and best practices to development teams.

  • 2 years of experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.

  • 5 years of experience managing Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS).

  • 2 years of experience with Azure cloud services (build and release, Azure SQL, pipelines, configuration).

  • 5 years of experience with Department of Health IT security standards (data encryption, application hardening).

  • 1 year of experience working with Department of Health, Agency of Health Care Administration, and Florida Healthy Kids electronic referral and enrollment files.

  • Knowledge of Department of Financial Services systems, including electronic invoicing and voucher processes.

• Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of .NET, C#, ASP.NET MVC, Entity Framework, and Angular JS.

  • Proficiency in Azure cloud services and Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS).

  • Expertise in Agile/Scrum methodologies.

  • Strong understanding of IT security standards, including data encryption and application hardening.

  • Excellent documentation and communication skills.

Additional Requirements:

• Must pass a criminal background check, including fingerprinting, conducted by the Department of Health.

• Must comply with all Department data security and confidentiality policies.