Application Architect III

Apex Systems; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems, based in Jacksonville, FL, seeks an Application Architect III to lead solution designs for enterprise services and platforms. You will own architecture runway, collaborate with peer architects, and provide actionable technical guidance to delivery partners.

The role requires hands-on PoC work, strong SDLC experience, and deep knowledge of security, microservices, and cloud-native patterns. Onsite Jacksonville work with a contract duration of 12 months.

Qualifications

• Broad experience designing solutions across Linux/Windows, Java/.Net/Python/JavaScript environments.
• DevOps automation and enablement with Jenkins, Ansible/Tower, Jira, Git/Bitbucket, Artifactory, SonarQube.

Responsibilities

• Create technical designs for architecturally significant changes.
• Collaborate with delivery teams on implementation per design, standards, and best practices.
• Evaluate vendor and in-house solutions against architecture standards and requirements.

Skills

Java

.NET

Python

JavaScript

DevOps

Jenkins

Ansible

Jira

Git

Bitbucket

Artifactory

SonarQube

Kubernetes

Docker

Security

SDLC

OAuth

OIDC

Tools

Kubernetes/Docker

API Management

Service Gateways/Meshes

Jenkins

Ansible/Tower

Jira

Git/Bitbucket

Artifactory

SonarQube

Job description

# Application Architect IIIApply**Job#: 3045525****Job Description:****Application Architect III****Location: Jacksonville, Florida (Onsite)****Duration: 12 months**Role OverviewOur organization is seeking an Application Architect. The DevEx Solutions Architecture team provides enterprise technical standards and common technical services, platforms, and tools leveraged by delivery teams across all lines of business. This role will lead the solution design of these common services, platforms, and tools. The position requires a strong sense of ownership for both personal deliverables and value stream goals.Key Responsibilities* Create technical designs for architecturally significant business and technical changes.* Collaborate with delivery teams on implementation according to design, standards, and best practices.* Evaluate vendor and in-house solutions against architecture standards and technical requirements.* Manage value stream architecture runway and technical debt backlog with input from key stakeholders.* Collaborate with peer Solution Architects and Enterprise Architects on cohesive and consistent architecture approaches and best practices.* Provide clear, concise technical guidance to delivery partners.* Perform hands-on proof-of-concept work to assess the applicability and impact of technology and patterns.Required Qualifications* Broad and deep experience designing solutions across varied software development platforms and environments including Linux, Windows, Java, .Net, Python, and Javascript.* Technical expertise with DevOps automation and enablement technologies including Jenkins, Ansible/Tower, Jira, Git/Bitbucket, Artifactory, and SonarQube.* Design and/or development experience with complex, integrated, high-volume applications for resiliency and performance.* Knowledge of security aspects of integrated system design and associated protocols such as token-based authentication (oAuth/oIDC) and encryption.* Process expertise across the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements definition, build, test, deploy, release, and operate.* Ability to work as an independent, ownership-focused technical leader requiring minimal oversight.Preferred Qualifications* Production-level experience with microservices/SOA enabling tools such as API Management, Kubernetes/Docker, and service gateways/meshes.* Experience with agile methodologies, routines, and tools.* Technical experience with web application UI frameworks such as Angular or React. *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:** Jacksonville, FL, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** August 7, 2026**Pay Range:** $65 - $70 per hour