Mobile Application Architect

Location: Alexandria, VA (On site)

Position Type: Contract

app architect working on both web and mobile application. Generally prior transportation experience does well here. 5+ years experience, End-to-end architecture, O365

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Application Architect to support the modernization of our clients websites. The architect will focus on application integration, configuration, testing, deployment, and ongoing support of SmarTrip Mobile App 2.0, while ensuring alignment with Enterprise Architecture framework, IT strategy, SDLC standards, and security requirements.

What You’ll Do

Apply application architecture principles to support teams developing requirements across multiple functional areas

Support the build, configuration, testing, and deployment of SmarTrip backend system components for SmarTrip Mobile App 2.0

Coordinate work efforts to prevent overlap and ensure alignment with Enterprise Architecture, IT strategy, SDLC standards, and architectural governance

Prepare as-is and to-be architecture artifacts, including system connectivity diagrams, application reference models, interface documentation, data dictionaries, and staging plans

Collaborate closely with data architects, infrastructure engineers, and software program managers to ensure enterprise-wide architectural integrity

Guide and support business analysts, test analysts, and documentation specialists

Review system hardening activities and assist with vulnerability remediation efforts

Complete mandatory annual security awareness training

What You’ll Need

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related discipline

5+ years of experience in application architecture for web and mobile applications

Strong understanding of end-to-end application architecture, from conception through deployment

Proven experience planning and deploying complex custom web application solutions and process improvements

Experience coordinating software requirements and working directly with development teams

Experience with administration and architecture of Business Process Management (BPM) solutions

Proficiency using Microsoft 365 tools, including:

Visio and Moqups for documenting application architectures and system relationships

Excel for basic software requirements documentation

Word and PowerPoint for technical documentation and presentations

Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills

Preferred

Experience supporting third-party mobile applications (iOS and Android) integrated with enterprise backend systems

Prior experience working within large, regulated, or public-sector enterprise environments

Physical Demands

Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards

Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time, with occasional movement around the office for meetings

Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor