Applications Architect 2

Seeking a C2C candidate located in the specified area.

I. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

Texas Health and Human Services Commission requires the services of 1 Applications Architect 2 , hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Applications Architect 2, Applications/Software Development and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission .

All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire" and are the property of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Candidates) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by Texas law. Texas Health and Human Services Commission will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).

Level Description

4-7 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Job Description

Application architects are responsible for designing, developing and implementing applications for computer systems. They must direct the development process from conception to completion and oversee the efforts of all associated technical staff.

Additional job details and special considerations

This Applications Architect 2 contractor position is part of the Administrative Applications Power Platform development team and is responsible for performing advanced Dataverse administration tasks used by applications with complex data models, workflows, and reports. Will serve as a Dataverse Developer and will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining Dataverse solutions. This role involves creating custom entities, fields, and relationships, as well as developing plugins and workflows. Will serve as a Data Analyst and focus on analyzing data stored in Dataverse to provide actionable insights. Will perform tasks related to Database Administration including managing the Dataverse environment, ensuring data integrity, performance, and security. This role may include tasks like data migration from other data sources (Oracle/SQL), performance tuning, and user management. Will serve as a Solution Architect and design comprehensive solutions using Dataverse, integrating it with other Microsoft Power Platform tools and applications. This role requires a deep understanding of Dataverse capabilities and limitations. Will serve as a Security Specialist and implement and manage security roles within Dataverse to ensure data protection and compliance. This position is expected to address high demand and may be required to be on-call rotation, as needed, to complete all projects in a timely manner.

II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements:

YearsRequired/PreferredExperience

6RequiredWork experience with Software as a Service (Saas) and/or Platform as a Service (PaaS) environments

6RequiredHands-on experience with Microsoft PowerApps and Power Automate technical solutions

6RequiredMicrosoft Power Platform development experience

5RequiredExpert understanding of Dataverse tables and uses, security models and roles

5RequiredSolid experience migrating data to Dataverse from other database sources (Oracle/SQL)

5RequiredExperience with Power Automate Cloud Flows, Desktop Flows, business process Flows, and Process Advisor

3PreferredGood understanding of the Power Platform Center of Excellence (CoE) Admin Center

3PreferredCommunication, analytical and interpersonal skills at all levels of an organization

3PreferredGood teamwork skills, and ability to collaborate with other functional and technical staff on the project

3PreferredExperience in Agile development and sprint planning

Required Skills : SQL,Oracle

Basic Qualification :

Additional Skills : Database Developer

This is a high PRIORITY requisition. This is a PROACTIVE requisition

Background Check : No


Drug Screen : No