Cloud Architect

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

Develop and manage the enterprise level architecture for all IT systems and projects within the scope of responsibility. Plan, develop and administer architectural practice related policies and procedures.

provide application architecture expertise as it relates to the development and integration of applications, security, middleware, services, database design, development methodologies, and tools.

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.

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.

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

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:

Enterprise Models that depict the entire client enterprise and its inter-relationships internally and with the state enterprise architecture.

Reference Models that depict recommended & approved application designs, which can serve as a template for future projects.

perform architecture design reviews across the organization as a part of the Enterprise Architecture Core Team.

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

Lead the effort towards services-based development and implementation.

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.

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.

Plan, develop and administer application design-related policies and procedures to promote high quality, accurate and reusable application designs.

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.

Develop and maintain application level architecture components and design repositories (i.e. code libraries, middleware, services, database, and development tools). Manage projects related to application component design and development practice.

Individual tasks related to the duty.

Perform business and technical requirements analysis for client enterprise level code libraries, middleware, services, database, and development tools.

Oversee the design and validation of client enterprise level application components, API s and related databases.

Oversee and approve the development of, and changes to the application architecture to ensure proper execution of the design.

Provide technical support to application designers in the use of the enterprise service environment and development methodologies.

Provide practical technical solutions to the development team to solve complex application development problems.

Lead appropriate change control boards.

Contribute to the development of testing plans, scenarios, and test data to ensure compliance and fit with the overall application architecture.

Manage application architecture components and documentation versions using the established development and management processes and tools.

Manage associated projects to develop client enterprise level application architecture components and objects.

oReview the security of application components and services.

oAct as the IT Architect SME covering the scope of responsibility on client enterprise application integration projects.

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.

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.

Perform additional duties as assigned

Perform code library, middleware, services support as required.

Insure the installation, configuration, testing, and implementation of the applications follow the architecture guidelines.

Insure proper operation of the applications.

Participate in the development and implementation of processes that improve efficiency and enhance productivity.

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

Ensure relevant administrative functions are complete and accurate.

Provide coding guidance, validation, and quality control of other senior and junior developers programming work.