TX-DIR-Applications Architect 3-

Job Description

I. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

Texas Health and Human Services Commission requires the services of 2 Applications Architect 3 hereafter referred to as Candidate(s) who meets the general qualifications of Applications Architect 3 Applications/Software Development and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. All work products resulting from the project shall be considered works made for hire and are the property of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Candidates) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by Texas law. Texas Health and Human Services Commission will pay no fees for interviews or discussions which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).

Level Description

8 or more years of experience relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals independently performs a variety of complicated tasks may lead and direct the work of others a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Job Description

Application architects are responsible for designing developing and implementing applications for computer systems. They must direct the development process from conception to completion and oversee the efforts of all associated technical staff.

Additional job details and special considerations

Experienced Cloud Application Architect with a proven track record of designing and delivering enterprise-grade solutions. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise and strategic vision to architect scalable secure and high-performance applications in a cloud-native environment.

Key Qualifications:

10 years of hands-on experience in Java EE development with a strong grasp of its ecosystem frameworks and best practices.

Demonstrated ability to design and evolve enterprise-level applications that meet rigorous performance and scalability requirements.

Expertise in microservice architecture including the design and implementation of distributed systems.

Solid understanding of modern architectural principles with practical experience applying the 12-Factor App methodology for building SaaS applications.

Proficiency in Domain-Driven Design (DDD) to model complex business domains and facilitate clear communication between technical and business teams.

Comprehensive knowledge of design patterns and their application in real-world scenarios.

Role Responsibilities:

Lead the architecture and design of cloud-native applications ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical standards.

Work on development of the application while implementing best practices for scalability reliability and maintainability.

Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.

II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements: Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.

Years Required/Preferred Experience

8 Required Strong experience with Java EE Spring Boot and microservices frameworks.

8 Required Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS or Google) and containerization technologies (Docker Kubernetes).

8 Required Proficiency in API design and integration (REST GraphQL).

8 Required Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines DevOps practices and infrastructure as code (Terraform Ansible).

8 Required Knowledge of security best practices for cloud-native applications.

8 Required Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g. PostgreSQL MongoDB).

8 Required Experience with event-driven architectures and messaging systems (Kafka RabbitMQ).

8 Required Exposure to serverless computing and cloud-native services.

8 Required Experience with Domain-Driven Design (DDD) for modeling complex business domains.

8 Preferred Knowledge of observability tools (Prometheus Grafana ELK stack).

8 Preferred Familiarity with performance tuning and high-availability strategies.

8 Preferred Understanding of cost optimization in cloud environments.

8 Preferred Healthcare industry experience preferred

8 Preferred Fundamental understanding of the Information Management principles IT processes SDLC architecture and technologies adopted by an organization.

8 Preferred Consulting and Facilitation Skills.

8 Preferred Customer-focused ability to communicate across all levels of the organization.

8 Preferred Proactive Leadership style; self-starter and strong attention to detail.

3 Preferred Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Google Professional Cloud Architect.

3 Preferred Experience in Texas or other state eligibility system

III. TERMS OF SERVICE

Services are expected to start 01/19/2026 and are expected to complete by 08/31/2026. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 1288 hours. This service may be amended renewed and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.

IV. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION

Services shall be provided during normal business hours unless otherwise coordinated through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM excluding State holidays when the agency is closed. The primary work location(s) will be at 701 W 51st Street Austin Texas 78751. The working position is Hybrid - On Site and Telework. Any and all travel per diem parking and/or living expenses shall be at the Candidates and/or Vendors expense. Texas Health and Human Services Commission will provide pre-approved written authorization for travel for any services to be performed away from the primary work location(s). Pre-approved travel expenses are limited to the rates and comply with the rules prescribed by the State of Texas for travel by its classified employees including any requirement for original receipts. The Candidate(s) may be required to work outside the normal business hours on weekends evenings and holidays as requested. Payment for work over 40 hours will be at the hourly rate quoted and must be coordinated and pre-approved through Texas Health and Human Services Commission.