Application Architect

Application Architect

Location: 2401 Mill Rd. Alexandria VA (On site)

Position Type: Contract

*app architect working on both web and mobile application. Generally prior transportation experience does well here. 5 years experience End-to-end architecture O365*

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Application Architect to support the modernization of our clients websites. The architect will focus on application integration configuration testing deployment and ongoing support of SmarTrip Mobile App 2.0 while ensuring alignment with Enterprise Architecture framework IT strategy SDLC standards and security requirements.

What Youll Do

• Apply application architecture principles to support teams developing requirements across multiple functional areas
• Support the build configuration testing and deployment of SmarTrip backend system components for SmarTrip Mobile App 2.0
• Coordinate work efforts to prevent overlap and ensure alignment with Enterprise Architecture IT strategy SDLC standards and architectural governance
• Prepare as-is and to-be architecture artifacts including system connectivity diagrams application reference models interface documentation data dictionaries and staging plans
• Collaborate closely with data architects infrastructure engineers and software program managers to ensure enterprise-wide architectural integrity
• Guide and support business analysts test analysts and documentation specialists
• Review system hardening activities and assist with vulnerability remediation efforts
• Complete mandatory annual security awareness training

What Youll Need

Required

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Management Information Systems or a related discipline
• 5 years of experience in application architecture for web and mobile applications
• Strong understanding of end-to-end application architecture from conception through deployment
• Proven experience planning and deploying complex custom web application solutions and process improvements
• Experience coordinating software requirements and working directly with development teams
• Experience with administration and architecture of Business Process Management (BPM) solutions
• Proficiency using Microsoft 365 tools including:
  • Visio and Moqups for documenting application architectures and system relationships
  • Excel for basic software requirements documentation
  • Word and PowerPoint for technical documentation and presentations
• Strong analytical verbal and written communication skills

Preferred

• Experience supporting third-party mobile applications (iOS and Android) integrated with enterprise backend systems
• Prior experience working within large regulated or public-sector enterprise environments

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal state and local standards
• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional movement around the office for meetings
• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer utilizing a mouse keyboard and monitor

Required Skills:

app architect working on both web and mobile application. Generally prior transportation experience does well here. 5 years experience End-to-end architecture O365*