Lansing, MI IT DTMB Agency Services MGCB Software Solutions Architect

Lansing, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 1 hour ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Client: State of MI

Posting title: Lansing MI - IT - DTMB - Agency Services - MGCB - Software Solutions Architect

Posting ID: 152070

Job Title: Software Solutions Architect

Department: DTMB

Agency: MGCB

Division: Agency Services

Work Location: 101 E Hillsdale St Lansing MI 48933

Projected Start Date: 1/05/2026

Projected End Date/Duration: 09/30/2026 with possible extension

Interviews: Interviews will be held onsite at 101 E Hillsdale St. Lansing MI 48933. Candidates must be available for an in-person interview.

Position location: 101 E Hillsdale St. Lottery Building 2nd Floor Lansing MI. Will need to be onsite starting day 1 for hybrid work schedule which is onsite 2 days a week. NO REMOTE ONLY OPTION

Local candidates only. Candidates must be located in Michigan at time of submission. Please do not submit candidates who will need to relocate.

Please note: Resource will not be able to gamble within casinos or participate in online gaming in the State of Michigan.

Top Skills & Years of Experience Required:

Microsoft Azure Cloud Services and Architecture
Experience Core
Web Services connecting to Oracle and SQL Server
Familiar with VB6 Windows Form applications/code

Required skills:

Minimum of 5 years of experience in the field.
Bachelors degree in computer science Information Technology or a related field (Masters Degree is a plus)
Proven experience as an IT Application Architect Enterprise Architect or similar role in large-scale software development projects.
Expertise for building modern web and enterprise applications.
Strong knowledge of Entity Framework Core for database interaction and optimization.
Experience with JSON Serialization for efficient data serialization and deserialization.
Expertise in designing and implementing Web Services (RESTful APIs SOAP) for system integration.

Preferred Skills

Experience in Agile development methodologies.
Familiarity with CI/CD practices and tools such as Git or Azure DevOps.

Please note the following:

MGCB background check (financial and criminal) is required for selected candidate.
The selected candidate is unable to gamble (online sports betting Casino) in the State of Michigan or with companies licensed by the Michigan Gaming Control Board.

Position Description

DTMB-AS-MGCB is seeking an experienced IT Application or Enterprise Architect to join our team for a Legacy Modernization project. This 2-year project is to rewrite desktop application (VB6 ) utilizing a modern web solution. This role will be responsible for designing architecting and developing systems Entity Framework Core JSON Serialization and Web Services. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with modern software design and development practices excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

System Architecture and Design: Architect complex enterprise-level applications ensuring systems are scalable maintainable and aligned with business needs.
Development and Implementation: Lead the development of application systems Entity Framework Core for database queries and JSON Serialization for data handling.
Database Architecture: Design and optimize databases and queries using Entity Framework Core ensuring performance scalability and data integrity.
Testing and Quality Assurance: Lead and implement unit testing practices ensuring the reliability and quality of developed systems. Develop test strategies and frameworks to support ongoing development.
Integration and Web Services: Architect and integrate web services (RESTful APIs SOAP etc.) to ensure seamless communication between various system components and third-party services.
Collaboration: Collaborate closely with other architects developers and product teams to define system requirements and ensure alignment with business objectives.
Mentorship and Leadership: Provide leadership mentoring and guidance to junior developers and other technical team members sharing best practices and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
Documentation and Reporting: Maintain comprehensive system documentation including architecture designs data models and codebase specifications.
Stay Current with Industry Trends: Continuously explore new technologies and development practices to improve system architecture performance and reliability.

Required Skills and Experience:

Minimum 5 years of overall experience in the field
Proven experience as an IT Application Architect Enterprise Architect or similar role in large-scale software development projects.
Expertise for building modern web and enterprise applications.
Strong knowledge of Entity Framework Core for database interaction and optimization.
Experience with JSON Serialization for efficient data serialization and deserialization.
Expertise in designing and implementing Web Services (RESTful APIs SOAP) for system integration.
Strong analytical problem-solving and debugging skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors or Masters degree in computer science Information Technology or a related field.
Experience in Agile development methodologies.
Familiarity with CI/CD practices and tools such as Git or Azure DevOps.

Client: State of MI Posting title: Lansing MI - IT - DTMB - Agency Services - MGCB - Software Solutions Architect Posting ID: 152070 Job Title: Software Solutions Architect Department: DTMB Agency: MGCB Division: Agency Services Work Location: 101 E Hillsdale St Lansing MI 48933 Projected Start Date...