Senior Application Architect

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Application Architect to lead the design, development, testing, and documentation of complex database application software. This role is ideal for a strategic technical leader who can work across architecture, engineering, and product teams to deliver scalable and reusable application components. You will guide development teams, influence technical direction, and ensure that solutions align with organizational standards and customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver high-quality technical architecture components across server, client, and web applications.

• Create complex design documents and translate them into component-level designs to accelerate development.

• Lead development teams in building flexible, reusable components to improve cost efficiency and scalability.

• Analyze, design, and review applications to ensure alignment with business and customer requirements.

• Act as a liaison between application architects and development teams to coordinate product development.

• Develop accurate technical requirements, functional specifications, and detailed design documentation.

• Recommend alternative design strategies to meet evolving project and business needs.

• Conduct technical research, evaluate tools and methodologies, and ensure adherence to industry and company standards.

• Oversee test-plan development, system integration, and deployment activities.

• Facilitate business process work sessions, project meetings, and joint application development sessions.

• Serve as a domain expert, guiding developers to ensure quality and efficiency in solution delivery.

• Perform cost analysis and feasibility studies for proposed technical approaches.

• Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to less-experienced developers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.

• 9+ years of experience in product design, application development, or solution architecture.

• Strong knowledge of software design principles, development methodologies, and SDLC processes.

• Hands-on experience with relevant programming languages, operating systems, and software tools.

• Proven experience guiding development teams and leading complex architectural initiatives.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and design abilities across multiple application products.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and present technical concepts clearly.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and mentor junior team members.