Application Architect - APPARCH 26-05644

We are seeking an experienced Application Architect to lead enterprise architecture and modernization initiatives for a large-scale public sector transformation program.

This role will be responsible for designing scalable, secure, and highly available enterprise application solutions, ensuring alignment with governance standards, compliance requirements, and long-term operational goals.

The Application Architect will act as the technical authority across application architecture, integrations, security, workflow automation, auditability, and modernization strategy.

Core Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise application architecture strategies for modernization initiatives
• Define secure and scalable frameworks supporting multi-unit financial and operational systems
• Lead architecture decisions across:
• Workflows
• Integrations
• Security
• Reporting
• Hosting environments
• Design application structures enabling:
• Workflow automation
• Automated validations
• Fiscal and operational lifecycle management
• Architect secure RBAC environments integrated with:
• Microsoft Entra ID
• SAML 2.0 Single Sign-On (SSO)
• Define and implement audit logging frameworks including:
• User activity tracking
• Administrative actions
• Data change history (before/after)
• Compliance event logging
• Ensure solutions are scalable, maintainable, and resilient
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams
• Collaborate with stakeholders including program leadership, business analysts, and engineering teams
• Support cloud and hybrid hosting strategies (backup, DR, monitoring, security)
• Ensure compliance with enterprise governance and security standards
• Evaluate and recommend modernization approaches and emerging technologies
• Participate in architecture reviews and solution governance processes

Do you have experience in System design?, * 10+ years of experience in enterprise application architecture

• Strong expertise in designing large-scale data management systems
• Experience with workflow automation and process modernization
• Strong background in secure enterprise architecture and auditability
• Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments
• Deep knowledge of:
• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
• Single Sign-On (SSO)
• Microsoft Entra ID
• SAML 2.0 authentication
• Experience supporting financial, reporting, or operational system modernization
• Strong understanding of enterprise hosting and cloud architectures
• Proven leadership and mentoring experience
• Experience working in Agile environments

Preferred Experience

• Experience with public sector or government modernization projects
• Background in:
• Transportation systems
• Financial systems / ERP
• Operational reporting platforms
• Experience with Azure cloud architecture
• Familiarity with enterprise audit logging frameworks
• Experience with enterprise reporting and dashboarding solutions

Technical Environment

• Microsoft Entra ID
• SAML 2.0
• RBAC
• Enterprise audit logging systems
• Microsoft Azure
• SQL Server
• .NET ecosystem
• Enterprise reporting platforms
• Workflow automation tools
• Secure cloud and hybrid hosting environments