Application Architect III

Apex Systems; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 194,848,000 - 209,175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K program

ESPP

HSA

Training programs

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems is seeking an Application Architect III in Charlotte, NC to lead the architecture of Global Financial Crimes CCM applications. You will mentor developers, conduct code reviews, and guide multiple teams in building scalable, secure systems with REST APIs, microservices and event-driven patterns.

You will drive modernization efforts, ensure secure coding practices, and collaborate in an Agile environment while guiding technical direction across the organization.

Qualifications

• Expert-level hands-on full-stack development experience using Java 17+, Spring Boot, ReactJS and enterprise frameworks.
• Strong programming skills in Java, Spring Framework, Spring Security, JPA, Hibernate, and Oracle SQL.
• Advanced understanding of performance tuning, JVM optimization and query optimization.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, SonarQube, Bitbucket, Artifactory) and automated testing.
• Experience with containerized apps using Kubernetes/OpenShift and Helm.
• Proficiency in testing, observability, distributed tracing, logging, and SRE practices.
• Experience with OAuth2, OIDC, JWT and enterprise identity management.
• Enterprise compliance, auditing, and governance capabilities knowledge.
• Financial services or regulatory domain experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee solutions architecture for new deliverables.
• Mentor developers on frameworks and paradigms.
• Conduct code reviews and lead feature implementation across teams.
• Design and build scalable, secure applications and REST APIs.
• Develop microservices and event-driven architectures.
• Lead modernization initiatives and legacy transformations.
• Troubleshoot production issues and perform root-cause analysis.
• Mentor senior engineers and influence technical direction.

Skills

Java 17+

Spring Boot

ReactJS

JPA

Hibernate

Oracle SQL

CI/CD

Jenkins

SonarQube

Bitbucket

Artifactory

Kubernetes/OpenShift

Helm

Unit testing

Integration testing

Contract testing

Observability

Distributed systems

Kafka

Tools

Kubernetes/OpenShift

Helm

Job description

# Application Architect IIIApply**Job#: 3052591****Job Description:**Application Architect III**Location:** Charlotte, North CarolinaRole OverviewWe are seeking an Application Architect or Principal Engineer for the Global Financial Crimes (GFC) Control and Coverage Management (CCM) applications. This role involves overseeing solutions architecture for new application deliverables, mentoring developers on programming frameworks, and assisting with code reviews. The ideal candidate is a proficient communicator and leader who inspires developers and stays current with AI offerings.Key Responsibilities* Oversee solutions architecture for all new deliverables for the application.* Mentor developers on correct programming frameworks and paradigms.* Conduct code reviews and potentially transition into a feature lead role over time.* Design, build, and optimize highly scalable, resilient, and secure applications.* Develop REST APIs, microservices, and event-driven applications.* Implement secure coding practices, vulnerability remediation, and application security controls.* Lead technical implementation across multiple teams within an Agile environment.* Troubleshoot complex production issues and drive root cause analysis and remediation.* Mentor senior engineers and influence technical direction across the organization.* Lead enterprise modernization initiatives and legacy application transformation.Required Qualifications* Expert-level hands-on full-stack development experience using Java 17+, Spring Boot, ReactJS, and enterprise application frameworks.* Strong programming skills in Java, Spring Framework, Spring Security, JPA, Hibernate, and Oracle SQL.* Advanced understanding of application performance tuning, memory analysis, JVM optimization, and database query optimization.* Expertise in CI/CD pipelines, including Jenkins, SonarQube, Bitbucket, Artifactory, and automated testing frameworks.* Experience with containerized applications using Kubernetes/OpenShift and Helm.* Proficiency in unit testing, integration testing, contract testing, and test automation frameworks.* Knowledge of distributed systems, concurrency, caching, API security, and high-availability architectures.* Hands-on experience with OIDC, OAuth2, JWT, and enterprise identity management solutions.* Experience implementing audit, compliance, and governance capabilities within enterprise applications.* Knowledge of observability platforms, distributed tracing, logging frameworks, and SRE practices.* Experience with event-streaming platforms such as Kafka or enterprise messaging solutions.* Financial services or regulatory compliance domain experience. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Charlotte, NC, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** September 17, 2026**Pay Range:** $68 - $73 per hour