Design and maintain architectural patterns that guide how DHS applications integrate and communicate
Lead technical design for new systems, integrations, APIs, and data pipelines
Partner with engineering, product, and data teams to translate business needs into scalable technical architectures
Evaluate system constraints and propose modernization pathways, especially where legacy Oracle systems intersect with newer PostgreSQL and cloud-based services
Support orchestration and workflow automation using tools like Airflow
Review solution designs from internal and vendor teams to ensure alignment with DHS standards
Provide architectural oversight for implementations and ensure clean integration with the broader ecosystem
Guide teams on CI/CD workflows, operational reliability, and deployment best practices
Create system diagrams, documentation, and architectural artifacts that support transparency and shared understanding
Identify technical risks, dependencies, and long-term impacts of architectural decisions
Serve as a technical advisor and thought partner to senior leadership on systems strategy and modernization

6+ years of experience in software engineering, systems integration, or application architecture
Strong understanding of relational databases, especially PostgreSQL and Oracle
Experience designing integrations between disparate systems and services
Familiarity with orchestration tools like Apache Airflow
Experience with one or more core DHS technologies: Python/Django, React, Salesforce, or Appian
Understanding of modern CI/CD practices and cloud environments
Ability to break down complex problems and communicate clearly across technical and non‑technical teams
Demonstrated ability to design systems that balance immediate needs with long-term architectural health
Curiosity, flexibility, and an interest in improving how public services work.

Application Architect

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