Application Architect - RJLA
Core
Define and guide the technical architecture of enterprise applications for government clients, translating business requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable solution designs.
Role type
Senior IC Application Architect
Builds
Enterprise applications, web services, and microservices architectures for federal, state, or local agencies
Domain
Government sector, enterprise software architecture
Required skills
Enterprise application design, web services, microservices, Java, C#/.NET, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, relational and NoSQL databases, RESTful APIs, SOA, system integration, cloud architecture (AWS/Azure/GCP), containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), security architecture, compliance frameworks (NIST/FISMA/Section 508/CJIS)
Preferred skills
Enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF/Zachman), modeling tools (UML/ArchiMate), DevOps, CI/CD, infrastructure as code, relevant certifications (TOGAF/AWS/Azure Solutions Architect/CISSP/CSSLP)
Technologies
AWS, Azure, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, Java, C#, .NET, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, NoSQL, REST, SOA, UML, ArchiMate
Responsibilities
Define application architecture and technical standards, translate requirements into solution designs, evaluate and recommend technologies, lead architecture reviews, design integrations and data flows, plan modernization and migration, ensure compliance with government requirements, identify technical risks, collaborate with stakeholders, create architecture documentation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
