Allied Consultants has been contracted with the Texas State Government for 34 years, we are a Top Ten ranked vendor, and premier provider of technical and business staffing solutions. We are currently seeking an experienced Applications Architect to be a key resource on a technical services team for our client, the Texas General Land Office (GLO).
Work Hours and Location
Full Time: 8:00AM-5:00PM CST
Job Location: 1700 Congress Avenue Austin, Texas 78701.
Hybrid, Candidates must be local to Austin, TX**
Responsibilities
This architect will support modernization of core veteran services by defining end-to-end solutions that streamline service delivery, improve consistency and speed for veterans, strengthen audit readiness and compliance, and enable trusted reporting and operational insight. The solution direction is increasingly Salesforce-centered, supported by integrations to vendor platforms and remaining legacy/on-premises components.
- Lead solution architecture for initiatives spanning loan services automation, call center transformation, and data modernization
- Define end-to-end solution designs across CRM/SaaS platforms, integrations, vendor solutions, and legacy/on-prem components
- Partner with product owners and business stakeholders to translate service goals into technical requirements, architecture decisions, and delivery plans
The ideal candidate will be proactive and able to work independently, coordinating closely with ITS leadership and project teams to ensure alignment with program goals and sustainable implementation.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
8 years of:
- Progressive experience in enterprise applications and integrations, including 3+ years leading solution architecture/design authority for complex programs
4 years of:
- Experience designing solutions across CRM/SaaS platforms (including Salesforce), API integrations, third-party SaaS solutions, and custom/on-premises systems
- Strong ability to partner with product owners and stakeholders to translate outcomes into technical requirements, architecture decisions, and delivery plans
- Proven success guiding delivery teams through technical design reviews, implementation oversight, and release readiness
Preferred:
4 years of:
- Producing and maintaining architecture artifacts (current/future state, integration flows, solution options, decision records)
- Defining integration patterns and interface requirements; coordinate across internal teams and third-party vendors to ensure interoperability
- Lead design reviews and technical governance; ensuring implementation aligns to standards, security expectations, and maintainability goals
- Support delivery execution (planning, dependency management, release readiness) and resolve cross-team technical risks
Overview
Allied Consultants offers its family of consultants excellent rates, a local support staff, and an attractive benefits package which includes medical insurance (Allied shares a percentage of the cost), life insurance, a matching 401(k) plan and a cafeteria plan. Candidates selected for interview will be required to undergo criminal background checks and may be required to complete a drug screen in accordance with Federal and State Law. Offers of Employment are contingent on a successful background check. Allied Consultants is an equal opportunities employer.