Lead / Principal Application Architect

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Role: Lead / Principal Application Architect (Integration & NASWA SIDES)

Duration

Long-Term Contract

City

Austin

State

Texas

Title

Lead / Principal Application Architect (NASWA SIDES Integration & State Data Exchange Modernization)

Primary Skills

NASWA SIDES, Application Architecture, C#/.NET, REST APIs, SOAP Web Services, XML, JSON, System Integration, SOA, CI/CD

Secondary Skills

Java Enterprise, SQL Server, Oracle, DB2, Unix/Linux Shell Scripting, Security Architecture, Technical Leadership, Azure DevOps

Total Required Experience in Years

15+ Years

Mode of Work

Remote (Texas Only)

Job Description

The client is seeking a highly experienced Lead / Principal Application Architect to lead the architecture, design, and implementation of the UpSIDES modernization initiative. The selected consultant will serve as the primary technical leader responsible for designing a scalable, secure, and high-performance architecture supporting NASWA SIDES exchanges and modernizing unemployment insurance data exchanges from paper-based workflows to fully electronic processing.

The ideal candidate must possess extensive experience with NASWA SIDES integrations, unemployment insurance systems, state government data exchanges, enterprise application architecture, secure web services, and technical leadership across large-scale modernization projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of the overall UpSIDES application architecture.
• Architect scalable, secure, and high-performance enterprise application solutions.
• Design and implement the four NASWA SIDES standardized exchanges.
• Develop secure REST and SOAP web services supporting state and federal data exchanges.
• Design integration frameworks between:
• NASWA SIDES
• Internal agency systems
• External employers
• Third-party administrators
• Enterprise Data Warehouse
• Implement automated workflows, notifications, and electronic processing capabilities.
• Design application-level security controls including:
• Encryption
• Authentication
• Authorization
• Data-in-transit protection
• Ensure compliance with:
• State regulations
• Federal regulations
• NASWA technical specifications
• Coordinate with:
• Database Architects
• Legacy System Teams
• Business Analysts
• Developers
• QA Teams
• Project Stakeholders
• Create architecture artifacts including:
• System Architecture Diagrams
• Data Flow Models
• Sequence Diagrams
• Technical Specifications
• Integration Designs
• Lead technical design reviews and code reviews.
• Establish coding standards and architecture best practices.
• Mentor developers and provide technical leadership.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex integration and application issues.
• Design and implement CI/CD deployment strategies.
• Maintain operational continuity throughout modernization initiatives.
• Perform other duties as required to support project operations.

Required Skills

• NASWA SIDES Integration
• Application Architecture
• Enterprise Application Development
• C#/.NET Development
• Java Enterprise Development
• REST API Development
• SOAP Web Services
• XML Processing
• JSON Processing
• Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
• Enterprise System Integration
• Security Architecture
• CI/CD Pipelines
• Technical Leadership
• Code Review
• Developer Mentoring
• Architecture Design Patterns
• Data Exchange Frameworks
• System Modernization
• Integration Architecture
• Software Engineering Principles

Required Technical Experience

• Enterprise Application Development using:
• C#/.NET
• Java Enterprise
• Similar Enterprise Frameworks
• Secure Web Service Design and Implementation
• XML and JSON Data Exchange Processing
• Unix/Linux Shell Scripting
• Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
• Secure API Design
• Integration Testing Support
• Technical Standards Development
• Complex Troubleshooting
• Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
• Architecture Documentation
• Enterprise Application Modernization

Database Experience

• SQL Server
• Oracle
• DB2
• Multi-RDBMS Environments

Required Domain Experience

• NASWA SIDES Exchanges
• Unemployment Insurance Systems
• State Government Systems
• Government Data Exchanges
• Benefits Processing Systems
• Regulatory Data Exchange Programs

Preferred Experience

• Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)
• State Workforce Agencies
• Labor & Employment Systems
• Public Sector Modernization Projects
• Federal/State Data Exchange Programs
• Enterprise Data Warehouse Integration
• Legacy System Modernization

Qualifications

• Minimum 15+ years of IT experience.
• Extensive experience designing enterprise application architectures.
• Proven experience implementing NASWA SIDES exchanges.
• Strong experience with unemployment claims processing systems.
• Experience serving as Technical Lead or Principal Architect.
• Experience managing large-scale system integration projects.
• Strong understanding of software architecture principles and design patterns.
• Experience developing secure REST and SOAP services.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent experience accepted.

Deliverables

• Enterprise Architecture Designs
• NASWA SIDES Integration Architecture
• System Architecture Diagrams
• Technical Specifications
• Data Flow Models
• Sequence Diagrams
• Security Architecture Documents
• Integration Design Documents
• Code Review Reports
• Technical Standards Documentation
• CI/CD Deployment Frameworks
• Modernization Roadmaps
• System Support Documentation

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Mandatory Requirements

• 15+ Years IT Experience
• NASWA SIDES Experience (Must Have)
• Unemployment Insurance Systems Experience
• Government Data Exchange Experience
• State Agency Experience (2-3+ Years)
• Texas Driver License
• Texas Candidates Only

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Must Have Skills

• NASWA SIDES
• C#/.NET
• REST APIs
• SOAP Web Services
• XML
• JSON
• SOA
• Application Architecture
• System Integration
• CI/CD
• SQL Server / Oracle / DB2

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Highly Preferred

• Texas Workforce Commission Experience
• State Unemployment Insurance Systems
• State Government Modernization Projects
• Enterprise Data Warehouse Integration

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Location

• Remote within Texas Only

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Interview Process

• Client Interview Required

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Domain Preference

• State Government
• Workforce Agencies
• Unemployment Insurance
• Public Sector Technology
• Government Data Exchange Programs

Requirement

Siritech Solutions Corp is a dynamic and innovative startup specializing in providing cutting-edge web, mobile, and software development solutions to clients worldwide. Established with a vision to revolutionize the digital landscape, we offer a comprehensive suite of services tailored to meet the diverse needs of businesses across various industries.

we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver high-quality, scalable, and cost-effective solutions that help our clients achieve their business objectives.

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