Application Architect

Envision Technology Solutions; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Envision Technology Solutions seeks an experienced Application Architect on a contract basis to lead the architectural design and evolution of its enterprise casino management platform. The role defines modular, scalable, secure solutions, sets standards, and guides decisions across product, engineering, security, and business stakeholders.

The architect will apply AI-augmented architecture practices to accelerate analysis, documentation, and delivery while ensuring regulatory compliance and

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of software architecture experience, preferably in gaming/casino
• Cloud infrastructure experience across AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Strong understanding of microservices and design patterns (service discovery, load balancing)
• Knowledge of API gateways and secure service communication (Apigee, AWS API Gateway)
• IAM solutions (Okta, Auth0) and OAuth 2.0 for identity management
• DevSecOps practices with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI)
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB) and data security
• Proficiency with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration
• Monitoring/logging with ELK, Prometheus for health and performance
• Proficiency in Java and Python, plus scripting for automation
• Awareness of security frameworks (OWASP) and secure coding practices
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to lead technical discussions and influence architecture

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design of the casino management system aligned with business objectives
• Design modular, scalable architecture with microservices, API gateways, IAM, and integrated security
• Evaluate and select technologies, frameworks, and tools for project goals
• Develop integration strategies with third-party services, payment gateways, and regulatory systems
• Collaborate with security to define and implement security standards and encryption
• Monitor performance, identify bottlenecks, implement reliability improvements
• Provide mentorship to engineering teams and enforce architectural standards
• Maintain comprehensive architectural documentation and decisions
• Collaborate with product managers and developers to realize the architecture vision
• Perform duties safely and attend scheduled work sessions
• Engage in continuous improvement and architecture modernization initiatives

Skills

Cloud platforms

Microservices

API gateways

IAM management

DevSecOps

CI/CD tooling

Databases

Containerization

Monitoring

Programming languages

Tools

Apigee API Gateway

AWS API Gateway

Okta

Auth0

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

GitLab CI

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

ELK Stack

Prometheus

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Application Architect on a contract basis to lead the architectural design and evolution of our enterprise casino management platform. This role will define modular, scalable, secure, and resilient solutions; guide technology and integration decisions; establish architectural standards; and partner with product, engineering, security, and business stakeholders to ensure the platform meets operational objectives, regulatory requirements, and long-term growth needs. The architect will also apply AI-augmented architecture practices responsibly to accelerate analysis, documentation, design exploration, and engineering delivery within compliance constraints.

• Lead the architectural design of the casino management system, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry best practices.
• Design a modular and scalable architecture that incorporates microservices, API gateways, identity and access management, and integrated security measures.
• Evaluate and select technologies, frameworks, and tools that align with project goals and operational requirements.
• Develop integration strategies for various system components, including third-party services, payment gateways, and regulatory compliance systems.
• Collaborate with security teams to define and implement security standards, including data encryption and access controls, ensuring compliance with gaming regulations.
• Continuously monitor system performance, identifying bottlenecks and implementing improvements to enhance reliability and efficiency.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to engineering teams, promoting adherence to architectural standards and fostering a culture of innovation.
• Maintain thorough documentation of architectural designs, decisions, and processes to support ongoing development and maintenance.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure the architectural vision is clearly understood and effectively implemented.
• Perform job duties in a safe manner.
• Attend work as scheduled on a consistent and regular basis.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience in software architecture, preferably in the gaming or casino industry.
• Demonstrated experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) and related services.
• Understanding of microservices architecture and design patterns, including service discovery and load balancing.
• Knowledge of API gateways and management solutions (e.g., Apigee, AWS API Gateway) for secure service communication.
• Familiarity with IAM solutions (e.g., Okta, Auth0) and protocols (e.g., OAuth 2.0) for managing user identities.
• Understanding of DevSecOps practices, CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI), and automation frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB) and data security practices.
• Proficiency in containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., ELK Stack, Prometheus) for system health management.
• Proficiency in relevant programming languages (e.g., Java, Python,) and scripting for automation.
• Basic knowledge of application security frameworks and tools (e.g., OWASP) to identify and mitigate security risks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to lead technical discussions and influence architectural decisions.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and interact appropriately with management, other Team Members and outside contacts of different backgrounds and levels of experience.

Nice to Have

• Experience integrating AI tools into a architecture designs or standardizing AI-assisted workflows across architecture.
• Experience in gaming, casino operations, financial, or other regulated/high-compliance domains.
• Familiarity with multi-tenant product design and localization/internationalization.
• Experience with design-token pipelines and cross-product brand kits.

AI Tools & Exposure (expected)

• AI design/prototyping: Claude and comparable AI UI-generation tools.
• General: comfort adopting new AI capabilities quickly and applying them responsibly within compliance constraints.