Application Architect: Design & Guide Scalable Apps

csiweb; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Computer Services, Inc. (CSI) is seeking an experienced architect to design software architectures for enterprise applications, ensuring alignment with functional and non-functional requirements. You will develop specifications and models, guiding development teams through the lifecycle.

You will collaborate with solution and enterprise architects to ensure proper integration with systems and data sources. The role requires strong leadership, architecture discipline, and a focus on performance,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 7-10 years of software development experience.
• Strong understanding of application design patterns, architectural best practices, and integration approaches.
• Proficiency in major programming languages, development frameworks, and modern application stacks.
• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL database design, performance tuning, and data modeling.
• Familiarity with UX considerations and how they influence application design.
• Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design architecture for individual applications or application suites, ensuring alignment with functional and non-functional requirements.
• Develop technical specifications, design documents, and application models.
• Ensure application architectures adhere to enterprise architecture principles, technology standards, and security guidelines.
• Provide technical guidance to development teams throughout the application lifecycle.
• Collaborate with solution and enterprise architects to ensure appropriate integration with other systems, services, and data sources.
• Conduct performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability reviews for assigned applications.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend technologies, frameworks, and tools relevant to application development.
• Mentor developers on design principles, coding best practices, and architectural patterns.

Skills

Software architecture

Design patterns

System integration

Programming languages

Data modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Systems

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Java

SQL/NoSQL

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

Job description

Computer Services, Inc. (CSI) is seeking an experienced architect to design software architectures for enterprise applications, ensuring alignment with functional and non-functional requirements. You will develop specifications and models, guiding development teams through the lifecycle.

You will collaborate with solution and enterprise architects to ensure proper integration with systems and data sources. The role requires strong leadership, architecture discipline, and a focus on performance,