Application Architect III

Job#: 3033331

Job Description:
Application Architect III

Location: Newark, Delaware (On-site)

Employment Type: Contract

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Application Architect to design, guide, and oversee the architecture of critical enterprise applications. This role requires technical depth across application frameworks, integration patterns, cloud platforms, and modern development practices. The Application Architect will partner with business stakeholders and engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure, and maintainable technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and support multi-tier and microservices-based architectures.
• Develop REST APIs and implement integration patterns.
• Architect and support cloud-native applications on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Design and manage event-driven, messaging systems like Kafka or MQ.
• Create architecture diagrams, design documentation, and solution roadmaps.
• Perform architectural reviews, analyze technical debt, and evaluate solution alternatives.
• Partner with business stakeholders, engineering teams, solution architects, and technical leads.
• Lead design decisions that align with enterprise strategy and standards.

Required Qualifications

Experience:

• 10+ years in software development and application design.
• 5+ years in an Application Architect, Technical Lead, or similar architecture role.
• Experience with Agile, Scrum, or SAFe environments.

Technical Skills:

• Strong background in Java/J2EE, Spring/Spring Boot, and enterprise application frameworks.
• Solid understanding of application security frameworks (OAuth2, SAML, JWT), scalability, and performance engineering.
• Knowledge of enterprise integration, middleware, and API gateways.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift).
• Proficiency with tools such as Git/Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence, Maven/Gradle, and Swagger/OpenAPI.

Soft Skills:

• Communication and presentation skills for interfacing with business and executive stakeholders.
• Leadership, mentoring, and decision-making abilities.
• Analytical skills to simplify complex technical concepts.
• Capability to manage multiple initiatives in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications such as AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform Architect, TOGAF, or SAFe Architect.
• Experience with application modernization or cloud migration programs.
• Knowledge of domain-driven design and API-first design and governance.
• Experience in financial services or other regulated industries.

Compensation & Benefits

The pay rate for this position is between $65.00/hour and $70.24/hour.

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.