Enterprise Applications Architect

State of Indiana•Indianapolis, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Enterprise Applications Architect is an IT Deputy Director role with the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), based at its Central Office in Indianapolis. The position leads development teams working with Salesforce, MuleSoft, .NET, and the Electronic Record Management System (ERMS), and provides strategic direction and management for complex information systems within the agency’s Information Technology Division. The role supports the IT Director in developing current and long-range technology strategies, setting technical standards and priorities, and may assume the Director’s responsibilities in their absence. The position provides technical leadership and guidance, evaluates emerging technologies, contributes to budgeting and procurement decisions, and oversees projects and employees. It is exempt from overtime compensation; additional work hours may be required to complete essential or assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours per pay period without additional compensation and must report at least 75 hours per pay period of work and/or paid leave to receive their base biweekly salary.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in Salesforce technical architecture, MuleSoft API platform architecture, web technologies, and cybersecurity practices, with experience leading Agile software development teams.
Extensive knowledge of information technology, information security, information management, project management, and/or business management.
Ability to connect technology and business goals to develop productive solutions.
Broad knowledge of information technology disciplines and general business theory.
Considerable knowledge of the organization and management of state government.
Ability to negotiate complex, large-sum agreements with agencies, divisions, and outside vendors.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to frame issues in terms of policy implications associated with managing a technical discipline.
Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
Ability to provide feedback, guidance, or corrective action and to coach and develop employees.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
A degree is not required.

Responsibilities

Assist the IT Director in developing current and long-range technology direction in accordance with agency direction.
Assist the IT Director in setting policies, procedures, technical standards, methods, and priorities for information systems activities.
Assume the IT Director’s responsibilities in their absence.
Provide technical advice, guidance, direction, and authorization to carry out major plans and procedures.
Analyze new technologies and make recommendations.
Assist the executive team and agency senior management with budgeting for the Information Technology Division.
Improve operations, reduce turnaround times, streamline work processes, and cooperate with others to provide quality customer service.
Monitor time and dollar expenditures to ensure projects and budgets meet established targets.
Represent the agency’s Information Technology Division at events and meetings.
Coordinate, review, and analyze requests for proposals for IT and security projects and recommend actions, ensuring proposals meet technical specifications and IT strategic objectives.
Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees; clarify responsibilities and expectations and support professional development.
Set employee expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate performance.
Ensure work meets quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.
Lead development teams working on Salesforce, MuleSoft, .NET, and ERMS platforms.

Benefits

Three medical plan options, including prescription coverage, plus vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards for completed wellness activities
Health savings account with biweekly state contributions
Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match
Two fully funded pension plan options
Paid leave policies, including 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
12 paid holidays, or 14 in election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program with covered behavioral health visits
Eligibility as a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free parking for most positions
Free LinkedIn Learning access