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Application Architect
Job Location:
Job Location:
Austin, TX - USA
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Not provided by the employer
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Posted:
18 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
15 September 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Application Architect UpSIDES Modernization Austin TX $70 80/hr W2 $76 86/hr C2C
About the Role
Join a transformative modernization project as an Application Architect leading the technical vision to transition the Texas Workforce Commissions (TWC) unemployment insurance systems from manual paper-based processes to a secure scalable electronic data exchange. As the primary technical lead you will architect robust solutions mentor a skilled development team and drive end-to-end systems integration for critical state and federal data exchanges.
Responsibilities
- Lead application architecture design for the UpSIDES system emphasizing scalability security and high performance
- Design and implement application logic for NASWA SIDES exchanges using secure APIs and web services
- Architect automated workflows triggers and electronic notifications to enhance process accuracy and efficiency
- Enforce robust security measures including encryption and authorization to maintain compliance with state and federal regulations
- Provide technical guidance establish coding standards and mentor developers to ensure high-quality maintainable code
- Collaborate with Database Architects and legacy system experts to design seamless integrations with existing UI systems and the Enterprise Data Warehouse
- Produce and maintain comprehensive technical documentation including architectural blueprints and system sequence diagrams
- Lead code review quality assurance and continuous integration/testing processes
- Liaise with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to meet project milestones and ensure operational continuity
Required Skills and Experience
- 4 7 years of enterprise-level application development using C#/.NET Java Enterprise or similar frameworks for scalable web applications
- Strong experience designing secure web services (REST SOAP) and managing electronic data exchanges (XML JSON)
- Advanced Unix/Linux shell scripting for automation and system integration
- Proven ability as a Technical Lead planning project roadmaps and managing developer resources
- Deep knowledge of software architecture patterns SOA and security best practices for data-in-transit
- Track record in establishing technical standards performing code reviews and collaborating with QA teams
- Expert troubleshooting skills in complex web environments and integration scenarios
- Proficiency in creating high-level architectural artifacts such as system diagrams and data flow models
Preferred Skills
- Experience with multiple RDBMS platforms (DB2 SQL Server Oracle)
- Prior exposure to NASWA SIDES exchanges and technical specifications
- Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines for streamlined deployment and testing
- Proficiency in designing and troubleshooting XML/SOAP and JSON/RESTful web services for government data exchanges
- Background in application development software engineering principles and architecture styles
- Previous Texas Workforce Commission project experience
Benefits
- Competitive pay rates based on W2 or C2C engagement
- Opportunity to lead a high-impact modernization critical to state operations
- Collaborative work environment with talented professionals
- Potential for professional growth in public sector digital transformations
- Flexible work arrangements and exposure to leading-edge integration technology
How to Apply
Ready to make a significant impact on state-level digital modernization Submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your leadership and architecture experience in enterprise web applications to the provided application link.
About the Role
Join a transformative modernization project as an Application Architect leading the technical vision to transition the Texas Workforce Commissions (TWC) unemployment insurance systems from manual paper-based processes to a secure scalable electronic data exchange. As the primary technical lead you will architect robust solutions mentor a skilled development team and drive end-to-end systems integration for critical state and federal data exchanges.
Responsibilities
- Lead application architecture design for the UpSIDES system emphasizing scalability security and high performance
- Design and implement application logic for NASWA SIDES exchanges using secure APIs and web services
- Architect automated workflows triggers and electronic notifications to enhance process accuracy and efficiency
- Enforce robust security measures including encryption and authorization to maintain compliance with state and federal regulations
- Provide technical guidance establish coding standards and mentor developers to ensure high-quality maintainable code
- Collaborate with Database Architects and legacy system experts to design seamless integrations with existing UI systems and the Enterprise Data Warehouse
- Produce and maintain comprehensive technical documentation including architectural blueprints and system sequence diagrams
- Lead code review quality assurance and continuous integration/testing processes
- Liaise with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to meet project milestones and ensure operational continuity
Required Skills and Experience
- 4 7 years of enterprise-level application development using C#/.NET Java Enterprise or similar frameworks for scalable web applications
- Strong experience designing secure web services (REST SOAP) and managing electronic data exchanges (XML JSON)
- Advanced Unix/Linux shell scripting for automation and system integration
- Proven ability as a Technical Lead planning project roadmaps and managing developer resources
- Deep knowledge of software architecture patterns SOA and security best practices for data-in-transit
- Track record in establishing technical standards performing code reviews and collaborating with QA teams
- Expert troubleshooting skills in complex web environments and integration scenarios
- Proficiency in creating high-level architectural artifacts such as system diagrams and data flow models
Preferred Skills
- Experience with multiple RDBMS platforms (DB2 SQL Server Oracle)
- Prior exposure to NASWA SIDES exchanges and technical specifications
- Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines for streamlined deployment and testing
- Proficiency in designing and troubleshooting XML/SOAP and JSON/RESTful web services for government data exchanges
- Background in application development software engineering principles and architecture styles
- Previous Texas Workforce Commission project experience
Benefits
- Competitive pay rates based on W2 or C2C engagement
- Opportunity to lead a high-impact modernization critical to state operations
- Collaborative work environment with talented professionals
- Potential for professional growth in public sector digital transformations
- Flexible work arrangements and exposure to leading-edge integration technology
How to Apply
Ready to make a significant impact on state-level digital modernization Submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your leadership and architecture experience in enterprise web applications to the provided application link.
