LTSS MARYLAND APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT ARCHITECT ((IT Assistant Director III))

Introduction

Agency Mission\r\nMaryland's Health Depends on Great Technology.\r\nHelp Us Build It.\r\n\r\n\r\nOET is the engine behind MDH - one team driving innovation across every department serving Maryland's most vulnerable residents.\r\n\r\n\r\nWe're looking for technologists ready to reimagine how public health works.\r\n\r\n\r\nThat's our Mission - backed by a state pension, comprehensive benefits, and a team serious about getting it right.\r\n\r\n\r\nYour Skills. Maryland's Health. Let's Build It Together.\r\n

GRADE

STD0024\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Office of Enterprise Technology, Baltimore MD\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The LTSSMaryland Application Development Architect serves as the senior technical authority for LTSSMaryland application architecture, software development standards, and enterprise solution design. This position provides leadership and oversight for application development, quality assurance, systems analysis, and technical support activities to ensure software solutions are secure, scalable, maintainable, and aligned with State IT strategy and program objectives.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe position oversees vendor development activities, performs architecture and code reviews, establishes development standards, and provides technical guidance for complex application and integration initiatives supporting LTSSMaryland operations.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe position is eligible for Hybrid Telework.\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

Duties and responsibilities assigned to this position include, but are not limited to:\r\n\r\n\r\n Direct application architecture, technical standards, and software development practices for LTSSMaryland systems and solutions.\r\n Review and evaluate vendor and internal software development activities to ensure compliance with approved designs, development standards, and contractual requirements.\r\n Perform code reviews, architecture reviews, and quality assurance assessments to validate system functionality, performance, security, and maintainability.\r\n Provide technical leadership and design recommendations for complex application enhancements, integrations, interfaces, and enterprise solutions.\r\n Support the development, testing, implementation, and maintenance of business-critical software applications and services.\r\n Establish and maintain application development standards, architectural patterns, policies, procedures, and technical governance practices.\r\n Serve as a senior technical advisor to program leadership, project teams, and vendors on system design, risk mitigation, deployment strategies, and production support planning.\r\n Assist with resolving complex application, integration, and technical support issues across LTSSMaryland environments.\r\n Coach and mentor technical staff and vendor leads on development methodologies, coding standards, and best practices.\r\n Research emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions to support LTSSMaryland program objectives.\r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.�\r\n\r\n\r\nEducation: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field or equivalent work experience.\r\n\r\n\r\nExperience: At least seven (7) years of IT and business/industry work experience.\r\n\r\n\r\nSpecialized Experience: At least three (3) years as Technical expert in IT organization. Coaches and mentors more junior technical staff. Provides technical input into the most complex and high impact IT decisions. Accountable for the most complex enterprise-wide applications and issues, translating highly complex concepts for peers and customers. At least three (3) years experience working with Medicaid or related healthcare organization.\r\n\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess experience in the following:\r\n\r\n\r\n Supporting Medicaid, healthcare, or other large-scale government technology systems\r\n Working with the MDH LTSSMaryland System\r\n Performing code reviews, architecture reviews, and software quality assurance assessments in enterprise environments\r\n Application integration, API development, cloud-based solutions, and modern software development frameworks\r\n Overseeing vendor-supported software development projects and technical deliverables\r\n Strong knowledge of application security, system scalability, software development life cycle methodologies, and enterprise architecture principles\r\n\r\n\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

This is a management service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A resume must be uploaded to your application.\r\nApplicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.�Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.�Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.�Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).�\r\nComplete applications must be submitted by the closing date.�Information submitted after this date will not be added.�\r\nIncorrect application forms will not be accepted.\r\nCandidates may remain on the�certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online,�the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.�Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.\r\nIf additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.� If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information�to 410-333-5689.�Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the�MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.\r\nIf you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or�Application.Help@maryland.gov.�\r\nAppropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n