Senior Application Architect- Remote USA

Senior Application Architect- Remote USAAbout usCreative Information Technology Inc (CITI) is an esteemed IT enterprise renowned for its exceptional customer service and innovation. We serve both government and commercial sectors, offering a range of solutions such as Healthcare IT, Human Services, Identity Credentialing, Cloud Computing, and Big Data Analytics. With clients in the US and abroad, we hold key contract vehicles including GSA IT Schedule 70, NIH CIO-SP3, GSA Alliant, and DHS-Eagle II.Join us in driving growth and seizing new business opportunities.Role and ResponsibilitiesOur client is undertaking a modernization initiative to enhance its district-level financial data intake and reporting processes. The project will deliver a customized data management platform that aligns with clients existing operational workflows while introducing targeted improvements in usability, security, auditability, and reporting.The vendor will design, configure, and implement a data management platform that adheres to OTS development standards provided by AppDM: The solution must maintain continuity with LADOTD's established practices while providing a secure, reliable, and scalable foundation for long-term operational excellence.The OTS Application Development Office (AppDM) will provide oversight.Develop the overall application architecture, including the design and implementation of new systems and the evolution of existing systems.Provide technical leadership to development teams, including guidance on design and development best practices.Ensure alignment of application systems with LADOTD overall technology strategy and business goals.Collaborate with LADOTD stakeholders, project managers, and other IT teams to define and prioritize application requirements.Research and evaluate new technologies and industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.Mentor and train development teams on new technologies and best practices.Minimum Qualification Ten (10) plus years of expertise and/or relevant experience in:Data Management SystemsWorkflow and process automationSecurity best practices including auditingApplication architecture and designTechnical LeadershipPreferred Qualifications Prior experience developing state applications or working within regulated public-sector environments.