Unclassified - Austin, TX
posted 6 months ago
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is seeking a highly skilled Cloud Solutions Architect to join its Applications Solutions (AS) team. This position is crucial for developing applications and information systems that support TWC's critical business operations. The AS team collaborates with various business areas within TWC to create and maintain automated applications that meet their evolving needs. The Cloud Solutions Architect will be accountable to the IT Scheduled Releases Director, with the approval of the Deputy Chief Information Officer of Applications Solutions and the Chief Information Officer. This role involves performing advanced computer systems analysis work, overseeing the planning, budgeting, and analysis of user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing or improve existing systems. The position allows for minimal supervision, providing extensive latitude for initiative and independent judgment, and may require working outside of normal business hours to sustain operations or complete urgent assignments. In this role, the Cloud Solutions Architect will lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive cloud strategy, ensuring alignment with TWC's goals and objectives. The architect will provide guidance and support through cloud adoption, establish best practices, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Collaboration with stakeholders, vendor partners, and technical teams is essential to promote and design effective solutions. The architect will also work closely with Cybersecurity to monitor cloud privacy and will serve as an active member of the Technical Architecture Review Board. Responsibilities include evaluating cloud applications, hardware, and software, developing and organizing cloud systems, and addressing technical issues throughout all phases of the system development life cycle. The architect will document current processes, review specifications, create test cases, and ensure compliance with all relevant laws, rules, policies, and procedures. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in cloud computing technologies, experience with cloud migration, and familiarity with various programming languages and frameworks. The position offers a competitive salary, a family-friendly work environment, and the opportunity for telecommuting from anywhere in Texas. Candidates must be Texas residents or willing to relocate to Texas to be eligible for this position.