Application Architect III

BC Forward; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 94,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Growth opportunities

Inclusive culture

Exposure to cutting-edge technologies

Job summary

BCforward is seeking an Application Architect III for onsite support of the AI Copilot Agent Framework in Charlotte, NC or Addison, TX. You will transform complex datasets into governance insights, develop executive-ready dashboards, and maintain advanced Excel reporting to drive risk and compliance decisions.

The role emphasizes data quality, cross-source validation, and collaboration with data teams, leveraging Jira, Power BI, and scripting to automate reporting and strengthen governance

Qualifications

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with pivot tables, lookups, trend analysis, reconciliations, and executive reporting.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret large datasets and communicate findings to leadership.
• Experience building governance reporting, operational metrics, scorecards, dashboards, and performance measurements.
• Hands-on SQL with Oracle, including joins, window functions, CTEs, and performance-conscious optimization.
• Experience validating and reconciling data across multiple sources for completeness and accuracy.
• Knowledge of governance, risk management, controls, audit support, or process oversight in large enterprises.
• Understanding of process management, documentation, compliance monitoring, issue tracking, and remediation management.
• Familiarity with Agile and Jira for work tracking and governance reporting.

Responsibilities

• Analyze operational, adoption, and governance metrics to identify trends, risks, control gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Transform large datasets into reporting, dashboards, and executive-ready insights for governance and decision-making.
• Develop and maintain advanced Excel reporting, including pivot tables, lookups, trend analysis, reconciliations, and management packages.
• Establish repeatable governance controls, data quality assessments, sampling, reconciliations, and exception management processes.
• Monitor process adherence, track KPIs, and report on policy, standards, and governance outcomes.
• Partner with stakeholders and data teams to investigate discrepancies, drive remediation, and resolve governance findings.
• Support audit, risk, and compliance through analysis, documentation, evidence gathering, and reporting.
• Contribute to governance frameworks, data quality standards, control documentation, reporting methodologies, and release readiness criteria.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

SQL with Oracle

Governance reporting

Agile methods

Tools

Jira

Power BI

Python

PowerShell

Job description

Job Title: Application Architect IIILocation: Charlotte, NC (NC1-028-27-02) or Addison, TX (TX8-044-02-18)Duration: Contract - 11 monthsPay Range: $70.23/hr (W2)Job ID: 409411

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

We are seeking an Application Architect III to join our dynamic team supporting the DevEx - AI Copilot Agent Framework. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in governance reporting, SQL on Oracle, data quality, and enterprise metrics and a proven ability to transform complex datasets into accurate, executive-ready insights and drive governance process adherence. This role is onsite and targets an October start, with the ability to start sooner.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze operational, adoption, and governance metrics to identify trends, risks, control gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Transform large and complex datasets into reporting, dashboards, and executive-ready insights for governance and decision-making.
• Develop and maintain advanced Excel reporting, including pivot tables, lookups, trend analysis, reconciliations, and management packages.
• Establish repeatable governance controls, data quality assessments, sampling, reconciliations, and exception management processes.
• Monitor process adherence, track KPIs, and report on policy, standards, and governance outcomes.
• Partner with stakeholders and data teams to investigate discrepancies, drive remediation, and resolve governance findings.
• Support audit, risk, and compliance through analysis, documentation, evidence gathering, and reporting.
• Contribute to governance frameworks, data quality standards, control documentation, reporting methodologies, and release readiness criteria.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, complex formulas, lookups, reconciliations, trend analysis, and executive reporting.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large datasets and communicate findings to leadership.
• Experience building governance reporting, operational metrics, scorecards, dashboards, and performance measurements.
• Hands-on SQL with Oracle, including joins, window functions, CTEs, and performance-conscious optimization.
• Experience validating and reconciling data across multiple sources for completeness, accuracy, and consistency.
• Knowledge of governance, risk management, controls, audit support, or process oversight in large enterprises.
• Understanding of process management, including documentation, compliance monitoring, issue tracking, and remediation management.
• Familiarity with Agile and tools such as Jira for work tracking and governance reporting.
• Excellent communication skills to create concise reporting, articulate risks, and present recommendations.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience supporting enterprise governance, risk, compliance, audit, or operational excellence initiatives.
• Familiarity with data governance concepts such as lineage, stewardship, data quality controls, regulatory reporting, and service-level metrics.
• Experience creating management reporting packages and executive presentations from operational data.
• Knowledge of Power BI, including data model validation, refresh monitoring, and report quality assurance.
• Exposure to enterprise technology governance and SDLC controls.
• Experience with Jira, Jenkins, SonarQube, Ansible Tower, or similar platforms.
• Working knowledge of Python or PowerShell for reporting automation and data quality monitoring.
• Experience managing large-scale enterprise datasets and performing cross-functional reconciliations and issue remediation.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for growth with global clients
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.