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Application Architect (806704)

Tri-Force Consulting Services, Inc.

Job Location:

Dauphin County, PA - USA

Salary: Not provided by the employer

Experience Required: 5years

Posted: 8 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 5 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Application Architect (806704)

Location: Philadelphia PA

Client: Commonwealth of PA (Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission)

Duration: 11 Months

Note: This is an onsite role.

Job Summary

The PA PUC seeks an Application Architect with and SQL Server expertise to design and modernise PUC applications and provide enterprise solution architecture across Microsoft and Java-based platforms ensuring secure scalable maintainable and reusable application solutions.
This role leads the adoption of AI-augmented development: advanced GitHub Copilot usage across teams while accelerating delivery while upholding security WCAG accessibility and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Architect secure (C#/) applications and SQL Server solutions using clean architecture DDD and performance optimization patterns.
Develop enterprise solution architectures that span multiple applications services APIs databases and integration platforms while ensuring long-term maintainability and scalability.
Design data models advanced T-SQL (stored procedures indexing partitioning Query Store tuning) and HA/DR strategies for high-volume transactional systems.
Define integration strategies for enterprise systems including REST APIs messaging authentication and data exchange between Microsoft IBM and third-party platforms.
Drive adoption of GitHub Copilot development) including custom instructions prompt engineering and AI-assisted refactoring and automated code reviews documentation and testing.
Produce architecture diagrams and technical specs; lead design reviews; mentor teams patterns and Copilot best practices.
Establish architecture standards coding standards reusable design patterns and technical best practices across development teams.
Ensure solutions meet Commonwealth IT security policies WCAG 2.2 accessibility PII protection and zero-trust principles in a regulated utility environment.
Lead the application modernization technical design efforts to migrate legacy PUC applications into cloud native applications.
Develop modernization roadmaps evaluate technical debt and recommend phased migration strategies.
Design and implement modern software delivery practices including source control strategies branching models CI/CD pipelines automated deployments environment management and DevSecOps practices.
Evaluate emerging technologies frameworks and commercial software products to provide recommendations aligned with the PUCs long-term technology strategy.
Provide technical leadership during project planning estimation POCs and architecture review sessions.

Required Skills & Competencies

Software engineering
Application/Solution Architect on and SQL Server projects in complex environments.
Expert-level C# Core Entity Framework Core Web API and practices (clean architecture minimal APIs DI async/await patter
Advanced SQL Server: complex T-SQL optimization execution plans indexing strategies security (RLS DDM) and Always On availability groups.
Daily professional experience with GitHub Copilot /C# development including advanced configuration and team enablement.
Proven hands-on experience converted data from legacy systems to modernization application data models.
Strong secure SDLC Entra ID/managed identities API security and enterprise governance experience; excellent communication and stakeholder skills.
Public sector utilities or regulated industry experience with strict compliance and accessibility mandates.
Familiarity with legacy modernization IBM FileNet/BAW; Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent certifications
Bachelors in Computer Science Information Systems or equivalent

If you are: bright motivated skilled a difference-maker able to get things done work with minimum direction enthusiastic a thinker able to juggle and multi-task communicate effectively and lead then we would like to hear from you. We need exceptionally capable people for this role for our client so get back to us and tell us why

you think you are a fit.

About Us:

Since 2000 Tri-Force Consulting Services () has been an MBE/SDB certified IT Consulting firm in the Philadelphia region. Tri-Force specializes in IT staffing software development (web and mobile apps) systems integration data analytics system automation cybersecurity and cloud technology solutions for government and commercial clients. Tri-Force works with clients to overcome obstacles such as increasing productivity increasing efficiencies through automation and lowering costs. Our clients benefit from our three distinguishing core values: integrity diligence and technological excellence. Tri-Force is a six-time winner among the fastest-growing companies in Philadelphia and a four-time winner on the Inc. 5000 list of the nations fastest-growing companies.

Required Skills:

Software engineering Application/Solution Architect on and SQL Server projects in complex environments. Expert-level C# Core Entity Framework Core Web API and practices (clean architecture minimal APIs DI async/await patter Advanced SQL Server: complex T-SQL optimization execution plans indexing strategies security (RLS DDM) and Always On availability groups. Daily professional experience with GitHub Copilot /C# development including advanced configuration and team enablement. Proven hands-on experience converted data from legacy systems to modernization application data models. Strong secure SDLC Entra ID/managed identities API security and enterprise governance experience; excellent communication and stakeholder skills. Public sector utilities or regulated industry experience with strict compliance and accessibility mandates. Familiarity with legacy modernization IBM FileNet/BAW; Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent certifications Bachelors in Computer Science Information Systems or equivalent

Required Education:

Bachelors degree in information systems Computer Science or equivalent experience

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