Sr Application Architect

Apex Systems; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

401K with matching

Business casual environment

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems is seeking a Senior Application Architect in Plano, TX, onsite. You will lead the architectural design for greenfield casino management applications, while coding hands-on and guiding a small, collaborative team.

The role emphasizes scalable, modular architecture with Node.js, React, and TypeScript, plus DevOps practices, containerization, and data modeling. A strong design focus and cloud experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of software development experience with 1–3 years in an application architect role.
• Experience leading end-to-end design and building systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design of new applications, ensuring alignment with business objectives and best practices.
• Design and build modular, scalable architecture with hands-on coding in Node.js, React, and TypeScript.
• Guide and mentor developers while actively contributing to coding and development activities.
• Collaborate with DevOps and QA to ensure production-readiness, CI/CD, containerization, and observability.
• Document architectural designs, decisions, and processes.

Skills

Node.js

React

TypeScript

DevOps CI/CD

Microservices

Cloud (AWS/Azure)

Relational/NoSQL DBs

API Gateways

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/Software Eng

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

AWS/Azure

CI/CD tooling

Git

Job description

Senior Application Architect

Location: Plano, Texas (Onsite)

Employment Type: Permanent

Role Overview

This position is for a hands-on Application Architect to lead the design and development of new applications for a Casino Management System. This is a greenfield development project focused on building modern, scalable systems from the ground up. The architect will contribute a significant portion of their time to hands-on coding while also guiding the development team and making key architectural decisions. This role is part of a small, collaborative team and is critical for shaping the technical direction of new products.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design of new applications, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry best practices.
• Design and build a modular, scalable architecture, contributing code directly with a focus on Node.js, React, and TypeScript.
• Make decisions regarding application structure, patterns, scalability, maintainability, and integrations.
• Guide and mentor developers while actively participating in coding and development activities.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools.
• Collaborate with DevOps and QA teams to ensure applications are production-ready, considering CI/CD, containerization, and observability.
• Design databases and conduct data modeling for applications.
• Maintain thorough documentation of architectural designs, decisions, and processes.

Required Qualifications

Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5-8 years of experience in software development, with at least 1-3 years in an application architect role.
• Demonstrated experience leading design and building systems end-to-end.

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in Node.js, React, and TypeScript.
• Experience working in DevOps environments (CI/CD, Containerization, Observability).
• Understanding of microservices architecture and design patterns.
• Knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in other relevant programming languages such as Java or Python.
• Familiarity with API gateways and management solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the gaming or casino industry.
• Background in a startup or similar fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure).
• Familiarity with IAM solutions (e.g., Okta, Auth0) and protocols like OAuth 2.0.

What We Offer

• 100% company-paid benefits for the employee and dependents.
• 24 days of paid time off (PTO/sick days).
• 401K with a matching contribution.
• A business casual work environment.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• ESPP (employee stock purchase program).
• 401K program allowing contributions typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan).
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• On-demand training program, 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.
• Dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.
• Full list of benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our Welcome Packet.

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.

Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process.

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