Application Architect

Job Description Project Overview The Technology Solutions Office (TSO) led by the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) supports the judiciary with strategic guidance, technology development, technical standards, policies, planning, and significant research and development efforts. The mission of the TSO is to deliver technology solutions to help the Federal Judiciary reduce costs and risks, improve overall effectiveness and efficiency of judicial operations by providing experimentation, validation, and concept development in support of business requirements. TSO has adopted Agile Scrum and uses Agile principles to carry out the best software development practices in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Job Responsibilities Architectural Design & Governance Define and maintain application architecture standards and frameworks. Develop authentication architecture for internal and external applications. Create technical blueprints detailing logical and physical components, data flows, and integration points. Development & Implementation Design and develop scalable, secure, and maintainable applications. Execute Proofs-of-Concept for authentication and integration methods. Collaborate with Business Analysts and component architects (Data, RPA, OCR, NLP, Workflow, Integration). Security & Compliance Establish security protocols, including authentication and authorization mechanisms. Ensure compliance with judiciary IT standards and federal security guidelines. Documentation & Support Prepare implementation guides, test plans, and risk assessments. Provide technical support and mentoring to development teams. Stakeholder Collaboration Work with Enterprise Architecture (EA) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) teams. Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders Qualifications Required Skills Technical Expertise Strong experience in application architecture and design patterns. Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Java, C#, C++) and frameworks. Knowledge of authentication systems, cloud platforms, and integration technologies. Demonstrated expertise in implementing and aligning IT solutions with the Technical Reference Model (TRM) to ensure enterprise architecture compliance and standardization. Security Hands-on experience implementing authentication systems in large enterprises. Familiarity with encryption, MFA, and secure API design. Leadership & Communication Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence technical decisions. Strong verbal and written communication skills for diverse audiences. Analytical Skills Capability to assess application portfolios and recommend modernization strategies. Preferred Skills Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies. Familiarity with judiciary systems or federal IT environments. Knowledge of RPA, OCR, NLP, and workflow automation. Certifications such as TOGAF, AWS/Azure Architect, or CISSP. Education Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field. Preferred: Master’s degree or equivalent experience. Additional: Relevant certifications in architecture or cloud technologies are highly desirable Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr