Architect

Ascendion; Plano (TX); Presencial; USD 150.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

medical insurance

dental insurance

vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

long‑term disability insurance

short‑term disability insurance

5 personal days accrued each calendar年

10-15 days of paid vacation time

6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday

Ascendion Learning Management System

Descripción de la vacante

Ascendion in Plano, TX searches for an experienced Application Architect to lead the architectural design, development, and evolution of enterprise applications and platforms. You will define scalable, secure architectures and drive technology selection, system integration, and engineering best practices.

The role requires collaboration with product, engineering, security, and business teams to ensure solutions align with business goals and long‑term growth, while leveraging AI-augmented

Formación

• 4–5 years of experience in software or application architecture.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience with API gateways such as Apigee or AWS API Gateway.
• Experience with PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools like ELK Stack and Prometheus.
• Programming experience in Java or Python and automation scripting.
• Understanding of security frameworks like OWASP.
• Ability to lead technical discussions and communicate with stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Lead application architecture and design, aligning with business objectives and best practices.
• Design scalable and modular architectures using microservices, API gateways, IAM and integrated security.
• Define integration strategies for internal systems, third‑party services, APIs, and external platforms.
• Collaborate with security teams to establish security standards, including encryption and access controls.
• Monitor performance, identify bottlenecks, and improve scalability and reliability.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.
• Maintain architecture documentation and architectural decision records.
• Work with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.

Conocimientos

Java

Python

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

IAM and security basics

Leadership

Communication

Herramientas

Apigee

AWS API Gateway

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

ELK Stack

Prometheus

Descripción del empleo

Ascendion is an AI-native software engineering disruptor helping businesses innovate faster, smarter, and with greater impact. We partner with enterprise clients across North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC to solve complex challenges in data, experience design, software product engineering, and workforce transformation. Powered by expert engineers, thousands of AI agents, and our Engineering to the Power of AI (EngineeringAI) method, we deliver measurable outcomes that build trust, unlock value, and accelerate growth.
Learn more at https://ascendion.com/ .

Engineering to the Power of AI™, AAVA™, Engineering AI , Engineering to Elevate Life™, Enterprise Platforms AI , Data & Insights AI , Experience AI , GCC AI , Operations AI , Platform Engineering AI , Product AI , and Quality Engineering AI are trademarks or service marks of Ascendion ® . AAVA™ is pending registration. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.

We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:

• Build the coolest tech for the world’s leading brands
• Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
• Master your craft with leading training programs and hands‑on experience

Experience a community of change makers!

Join a culture of high‑performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.

About the Role:

Job Title: Application Architect

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Application Architect to lead the architectural design, development, and evolution of enterprise applications and platforms. The ideal candidate will be responsible for defining scalable, modular, secure, and resilient architectures while driving technology selection, system integration, and engineering best practices.

The role requires close collaboration with product, engineering, security, and business teams to ensure solutions align with business objectives, technical requirements, and long‑term growth strategies.

The architect will also leverage AI‑augmented architecture practices and tools to accelerate system analysis, architecture documentation, design exploration, UI prototyping, and engineering delivery while maintaining security and compliance standards.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Lead application architecture and design, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical best practices.
• Design scalable and modular architectures using microservices, API gateways, identity and access management (IAM), and integrated security solutions.
• Define integration strategies for internal systems, third‑party services, APIs, and external platforms.
• Collaborate with security teams to establish security standards, including data encryption, authentication, authorization, and access controls.
• Monitor application performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements to enhance scalability, reliability, and efficiency.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, ensuring adherence to architectural standards.
• Maintain architecture documentation, technical specifications, and architectural decision records.
• Work closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions.

Required Experience & Qualifications:

• 4–5 years of experience in Software Architecture, Application Architecture, or a similar technical role.
• Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience with API gateways and API management solutions such as Apigee or AWS API Gateway.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL and MongoDB.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as ELK Stack and Prometheus.
• Programming experience with Java or Python and scripting for automation.
• Basic understanding of application security frameworks and tools such as OWASP.
• Ability to lead technical discussions, influence architectural decisions, and communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience integrating AI tools into application architecture, design, and development workflows.
• Familiarity with multi‑tenant application architecture and localization/internationalization.
• Experience with design‑token pipelines and cross‑product design systems.
• Experience working in enterprise environments with security, compliance, and scalability requirements.

AI Tools & Exposure:

• AI‑Assisted Development: Understanding of how AI tools can accelerate architecture design, coding, documentation, and engineering workflows.
• AI Adoption: Ability to quickly adopt emerging AI capabilities and apply them responsibly within security and compliance guidelines.

Location: Plano, TX (5 Days On‑site)

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual [salary/hourly rate] for this position is between [$150,000–160,000 annually]/[$80.00-90.00 per hour]. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• [medical insurance]
• [dental insurance]
• [vision insurance]
• [401(k) retirement plan]
• [long‑term disability insurance]
• [short‑term disability insurance]
• [5 personal days accrued each calendar year. The Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertains to the City/ State]
• [10-15 days of paid vacation time]
• [6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year]
• [Ascendion Learning Management System]

Ascendion is a full‑service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees.

Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.