Application Architect I: Build Scalable, Secure Apps

Computer Services, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Computer Services, Inc. is seeking an Application Architect I to design architectures for individual applications or suites and to guide development teams toward scalable, maintainable, and secure solutions aligned with enterprise standards.

You will produce design documents, mentor developers, and collaborate with architects to ensure proper system integration, performance, and data integrity across projects.

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.
• Ability to balance technical constraints with business requirements and user needs.

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 development

Architectural patterns

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Systems

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Relational databases

NoSQL databases

Job description

Computer Services, Inc. is seeking an Application Architect I to design architectures for individual applications or suites and to guide development teams toward scalable, maintainable, and secure solutions aligned with enterprise standards.

You will produce design documents, mentor developers, and collaborate with architects to ensure proper system integration, performance, and data integrity across projects.