Application Architect

Job#: 3023530

Job Description:
Job DescriptionApplication Architect

Location: Plano, Texas (On-site)
Employment Type: Permanent

Role Overview

This position is for a hands-on Application Architect to lead the design and development of new applications for a Casino Management System. This is a greenfield development project focused on building modern, scalable systems from the ground up. The architect will contribute approximately 70% of their time to hands-on coding while also guiding the development team and making key architectural decisions. This role is part of a small, collaborative team and is critical for shaping the technical direction of new products.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design of new applications, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Design and build a modular, scalable architecture, contributing code directly with a focus on Node.js, React, and TypeScript.
• Make decisions regarding application structure, patterns, scalability, maintainability, and integrations.
• Guide and mentor developers while actively participating in coding and development activities.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools.
• Collaborate with DevOps and QA teams to ensure applications are production-ready, considering CI/CD, containerization, and observability.
• Design databases and conduct data modeling for applications.
• Maintain documentation of architectural designs and decisions.

Required Qualifications

Experience:

• 5-8 years of experience in software development, with 1-3 years in an application architect role.
• Demonstrated experience leading design and building systems end-to-end.
• Background in a startup or similar fast-paced environment is preferred.

Technical Skills:

• Strong proficiency in Node.js, React, and TypeScript.
• Experience working in DevOps environments (CI/CD, Containerization, Observability).
• Understanding of microservices architecture and design patterns.
• Knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes).

What We Offer

• 100% company-paid benefits for the employee and dependents.
• 24 days of paid time off (PTO/sick days).
• 401K with a matching contribution.
• A business casual work environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.