Business SME1 (Senior) – DOE Application Support

• Job Title: Business SME1 (Senior) – DOE Application Support
• Position Type: Contract – 6 Months
• Location: 100% Remote (Candidates must be available to work in EST or CST time zones.)
• Days Remote: 5 Days Remote (Fully Remote)

Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Business SME1 (Senior) – DOE Application Support professional to provide technical leadership and architectural oversight for highly complex application systems.

The role involves architecture, design, development, integration, and management of large-scale computer systems, including the design and integration of multiple applications. The primary focus is on application data, integration points, architectural layers, and ensuring alignment with agency business requirements and enterprise architecture guidelines.

The selected professional will develop the overall systems vision, establish architectural roadmaps, and guide technical teams through successful implementation. This individual will collaborate with Enterprise Architects and Infrastructure Architects to ensure alignment with enterprise technology standards and strategic directions.

The role also requires advanced technical expertise across all phases of application development, the ability to diagnose and resolve complex application issues, oversee system maintenance, and mentor lead developers and project teams. Limited supervision of other data processing staff may also be required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze business requirements of client agencies and anticipate future information service and technology needs.
• Recommend information services and automation technology solutions to address projected agency requirements.
• Develop and maintain architectural designs for complex, large-scale agency systems.
• Design and oversee system architecture, including application data, integration points, and architectural layers.
• Establish the overall systems vision and ensure alignment with agency strategic objectives.
• Prepare detailed Specifications for Services.
• Develop architectural roadmaps and provide technical direction to development teams.
• Guide developers and technical teams in implementing approved architectural designs.
• Review developers' work and provide technical guidance and oversight.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architects and Infrastructure Architects on architectural designs and technology direction.
• Ensure agency application systems align with enterprise architecture roadmaps and technology standards.
• Oversee the maintenance of assigned application systems to ensure availability and proper functionality.
• Diagnose and isolate complex application software problems.
• Develop and implement solutions to resolve system issues and prevent recurrence.
• Evaluate system capacity, technical limitations, time requirements, and desired outcomes when resolving application problems.
• Stay current with emerging information technology trends, standards, and concepts.
• Conduct technical research and participate in local, regional, and national technical working groups.
• Provide timely technical information and recommendations to senior management.
• Lead, coordinate, and provide technical support to project teams.
• Mentor lead developers and provide technical leadership across application development activities.

Minimum Experience:

• **15+ years of experience. **
• Experience in architecture, design, development, and management of highly complex computer systems.
• Experience designing and overseeing large-scale enterprise application systems.
• Experience with application integration, data architecture, and integration points.
• Experience providing technical direction and architectural guidance to development teams.
• Experience diagnosing and resolving complex application software problems.
• Experience reviewing developers' work and providing technical oversight.

Mandatory Skills:

• Overall System Strategy and Architecture
• Enterprise Application Architecture
• System Architecture Design and Implementation
• Large-Scale and Complex Application Systems
• Application Development and Management
• Application Integration
• Data Architecture and Integration Points
• Architectural Layers and Design
• Systems Vision and Roadmap Development
• Preparation of Specifications for Services
• Technical Leadership and Oversight
• Developer Work Review
• Technical Mentoring
• Business Requirements Analysis
• Technology Needs Assessment
• Systems Development and Documentation Standards
• Operating Systems and Related Software Components
• Higher-Level Programming Languages
• Enterprise-Class Application Development Tools
• System Design Techniques
• Application Maintenance and Production Support
• Complex Application Troubleshooting
• Root Cause Analysis and Problem Resolution
• System Capacity and Technical Limitations Assessment
• Technology Research and Evaluation
• Technical Team Leadership and Coordination
• Strong Analytical and Research Skills
• Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills
• Ability to Establish and Maintain Effective Working Relationships

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• State Government IT Systems and Technology Environments
• Knowledge of State Government Agencies, Their Missions, Services, and Strategic Plans
• Enterprise Architecture Frameworks and Roadmaps
• Infrastructure Architecture
• State Government Technology Standards
• Industry Technology Trends and Best Practices
• Computer Hardware and Software Product Evaluation
• Participation in Regional and National Technical Working Groups
• Experience Supporting Multiple Government Agencies