Application Architect

RGP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Professional Development Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Time

Job summary

RGP is seeking an experienced Platform Architect in Chicago to lead design, standardization, and operationalization of enterprise architecture across a modern cloud environment. You will drive adoption of scalable solutions as a hands-on technical leader within the Architecture Office.

You will collaborate with engineering and operations teams, define ADRs and governance, and steer cloud-native patterns, microservices, and secure identity controls across AWS/GCP environments.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and implementing platform architecture solutions in enterprise environments.
• Strong hands-on development experience with Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience building microservices and event-driven architectures using Kafka or similar technologies.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes, containers, and cloud-native application design.
• Experience working in AWS and/or GCP environments.
• Experience supporting data migration and data quality initiatives.
• Understanding of identity and access management, including Auth0, JWTs, and authorization frameworks.
• Experience creating architecture standards, design patterns, and technical documentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, curious mindset.
• Ability to collaborate and influence across technical teams.
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, engineer, and standardize enterprise architecture patterns that development teams can easily adopt and implement.
• Define scalable frameworks, reusable services, and best practices for enterprise systems.
• Partner with architects, technical leads, developers, and operations teams to ensure consistent adoption of architecture standards.
• Develop and document Architectural Decision Records (ADRs) and governance policies for enterprise platforms.
• Establish event-driven architecture patterns utilizing technologies such as Kafka and modern messaging frameworks.
• Design and support microservices‑based architectures deployed in Kubernetes and containerized environments.
• Contribute to API‑first design initiatives and modern authorization frameworks across enterprise platforms.
• Collaborate with architecture review boards to define, review, and gain approval for architectural patterns and standards.
• Support cloud‑based solutions across AWS and/or GCP environments.
• Lead initiatives involving data migration, data quality assurance, and platform modernization efforts.
• Build frameworks and architectural solutions that are highly operational, scalable, secure, and maintainable.
• Work closely with engineering squads, deployment teams, and architecture stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of enterprise standards.
• Provide technical guidance on authorization models, identity management, JWTs, policy scopes, and fine‑grained access controls.
• Utilize Java, Spring Boot, and related service frameworks to prototype, validate, and support architectural solutions.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Kafka

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

IAM

Auth0

Microservices

APIs

Communication

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Platform Architect to lead the design, standardization, and operationalization of enterprise architecture patterns across a modern cloud environment. This role is ideal for a hands‑on technical leader who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, defining architectural standards, and partnering with engineering teams to drive adoption of scalable solutions.

Working as an individual contributor within the Architecture Office, you will collaborate closely with technical leaders, development teams, operations teams, and architecture review boards to establish and enforce enterprise‑wide design patterns. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong communication skills and an operational mindset.

Pay Rate: $60-$70/hour W2

What you will work on

• Design, engineer, and standardize enterprise architecture patterns that development teams can easily adopt and implement.
• Define scalable frameworks, reusable services, and best practices for enterprise systems.
• Partner with architects, technical leads, developers, and operations teams to ensure consistent adoption of architecture standards.
• Develop and document Architectural Decision Records (ADRs) and governance policies for enterprise platforms.
• Establish event-driven architecture patterns utilizing technologies such as Kafka and modern messaging frameworks.
• Design and support microservices‑based architectures deployed in Kubernetes and containerized environments.
• Contribute to API‑first design initiatives and modern authorization frameworks across enterprise platforms.
• Collaborate with architecture review boards to define, review, and gain approval for architectural patterns and standards.
• Support cloud‑based solutions across AWS and/or GCP environments.
• Lead initiatives involving data migration, data quality assurance, and platform modernization efforts.
• Build frameworks and architectural solutions that are highly operational, scalable, secure, and maintainable.
• Work closely with engineering squads, deployment teams, and architecture stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of enterprise standards.
• Provide technical guidance on authorization models, identity management, JWTs, policy scopes, and fine‑grained access controls.
• Utilize Java, Spring Boot, and related service frameworks to prototype, validate, and support architectural solutions.

What you will bring

• Experience designing and implementing platform architecture solutions in enterprise environments.
• Strong hands‑on development experience with Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience building microservices and event‑driven architectures using Kafka or similar technologies.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes, containers, and cloud‑native application design.
• Experience working in AWS and/or GCP environments.
• Experience supporting data migration and data quality initiatives.
• Understanding of identity and access management, including Auth0, JWTs, and authorization frameworks.
• Experience creating architecture standards, design patterns, and technical documentation.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a proactive, curious mindset.
• Ability to collaborate and influence across technical teams.
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

What you can expect

• An inspirational place for you to do your best work, be engaged in meaningful ways, and continually develop the skills, competencies and qualities that set our team apart.
• Compensation commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and other factors including geographic location, market and operational factors.
• Total Rewards include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Professional Development Program, Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Time (in geographies where legally required).

What we do

At RGP, we're creating a future where businesses produce their best work without constraints. We've built a global network of over 2,600 experts across four regions, providing a comprehensive suite of solutions across on‑demand talent, next‑generation consulting, and outsourced services to support organizations at every stage of their growth journey. Trusted by Fortune 100 companies and emerging disruptors alike, we challenge conventional ways of working, drive growth, and pave the way for long‑term success through bold innovation and fearless collaboration.

Our values guide everything we do and strengthen our commitment to people. By combining smart processes, human‑centered design, and advanced technology, we celebrate our team's excellence and ensure we grow together. We believe in the power of continuous learning and development to drive both individual and organizational success. It’s time to rethink how work gets done. Dare to Work Differently® with RGP.

RGP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected trait and encourage all applicants to apply.