Applications Architect

Description

We are looking for an Applications Architect to support the design and evolution of enterprise banking solutions in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This Long-term Contract position will focus on shaping resilient, high-performing application ecosystems that align with business priorities and future growth. The ideal candidate brings deep architectural expertise, strong hands-on development knowledge, and the ability to translate complex technical needs into practical solution designs.

Responsibilities:
Develop and refine application architecture frameworks that balance business objectives, budget considerations, scalability, and performance targets.
Design robust, scalable solution architectures for banking platforms and related enterprise applications.
Lead architectural analysis, technical design decisions, and implementation planning to ensure solutions meet functional and non-functional expectations.
Assess long-range infrastructure needs, including hardware and software components, to support organizational technology strategies.
Establish and evaluate the technical environments required for architecture reviews, validation, and delivery readiness.
Partner with external solution architects and internal stakeholders to produce both high-level blueprints and detailed technical documentation.
Investigate and resolve architectural issues involving system integration challenges, design weaknesses, bottlenecks, and application performance concerns.
Create and maintain application development standards, programming guidelines, and architectural best practices.
Support build and delivery processes by working with tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Maven, and Gradle where needed.

Requirements

Proven background serving in a software or applications architecture role within complex enterprise environments.
Advanced understanding of application architecture principles, including distributed systems, integration patterns, and scalable design.
Strong technical proficiency with Java, .NET, Spring Boot, JavaScript, RESTful APIs, microservices, SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle, React.js, Redux, OAuth 2.0, and cloud platforms.
In-depth experience with Argo banking products, including Teller, Connects for Sales and Service, and Loan Origination System platforms.
Hands-on expertise with React Native for mobile application architecture and development.
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing software networking and integration solutions.
Familiarity with modern API development practices and tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Maven, and Gradle.
Experience working with AWS technologies and enterprise-grade application delivery environments.

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