Applications Architect

Description

We are looking for an experienced Applications Architect to lead the design, development, and integration of enterprise applications for our organization. This long-term contract position is based in The Woodlands, Texas, and requires a forward-thinking, detail-oriented individual to create scalable, secure, and resilient application architectures that meet complex business needs. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cloud-native technologies, application integration strategies, and modern development practices.

Responsibilities:
Define and own the architecture for enterprise applications, ensuring alignment with business strategies and operational goals.
Develop technical roadmaps and integration strategies for line-of-business systems and customer-facing platforms.
Establish and enforce standards, patterns, and best practices for application design and development.
Guide development teams through complex system design decisions, ensuring scalability, security, and maintainability.
Collaborate with data platform architects to design integration strategies and define clear data contracts.
Lead the implementation of multi-tenant SaaS architectures on Microsoft Azure, including tenant isolation and identity management.
Oversee DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and application deployment for production environments.
Conduct technical reviews and create reference implementations to elevate development standards.
Partner with stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.
Ensure operational excellence by optimizing application performance and maintaining resilience in production environments.

Requirements

Proven experience in application architecture and cloud-native design, particularly with Microsoft Azure.
Strong knowledge of ASP.NET, .NET technologies, and API development.
Expertise in enterprise system integration and multi-tenant SaaS architecture.
Familiarity with AWS technologies and their application within enterprise environments.
Solid understanding of DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation.
Ability to define and implement technical standards, patterns, and best practices.
Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Track record of delivering scalable, resilient applications in complex operational settings.

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