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Camping World · 2 months ago

Principal Application Architect

Lincolnshire, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$131K/yr - $191K/yr

10+ years exp

Camping World is seeking a Principal Applications Architect to shape the technological landscape of Good Sam and drive strategic initiatives forward. This role involves leading the architecture, design, and implementation of solutions that address complex business challenges while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with organizational goals.

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Responsibilities

Lead the design of scalable, modular systems that span both on-premises and cloud environments

Translate business requirements into resilient architectures that support growth, flexibility, and performance

Take ownership of legacy codebases, applying expert-level troubleshooting and engineering skills to fix, refactor, and modernize critical systems

Collaborate closely with senior leadership, business units, and technical teams to deeply understand requirements, gather insights, and develop detailed architectural roadmaps

Act as a leading authority in Solutions Architecture, providing expert guidance to cross-functional teams through the complexities of the architecture design process

Perform detailed evaluations of current systems—including legacy platforms—to identify potential areas for improvement

Propose innovative solutions that enhance performance, scalability, and security

Coach cross-functional teams, champion architectural best practices, and uphold technical excellence across all phases of solution delivery

Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and mitigate risks associated with solution architectures, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements

Drive continuous improvement in Solutions Architecture practices, processes, and methodologies

Clearly and effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Qualification

Solutions ArchitectureCloud Computing PlatformsLegacy Systems TroubleshootingArchitecture DomainsAgile MethodologiesIT GovernanceLeadership SkillsTechnical CommunicationAnalytical SkillsCompliance AssuranceContinuous ImprovementInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Required

Minimum of 10 years of progressive, hands-on experience in IT Applications Engineering and Solutions Architecture, with a demonstrated history of successful architecture designs and implementations of complex, enterprise-scale IT solutions

Proven ability to troubleshoot and stabilize undocumented legacy systems, using analytical skills and technical intuition to restore functionality and performance

Deep understanding of Architecture Domains including Business Architecture, Data and Information Architecture, Applications Architecture, Security and Identity Architecture, Integration Architecture, Infrastructure (in hybris Cloud environments), Services Architecture, Observability, Business Continuity, and Disaster Recovery Architecture

Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, enabling assessment of complex technical challenges and the development of innovative solutions

In-depth knowledge of Cloud Computing Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), with hands-on experience in architecting cloud-native and multi-Cloud solutions

Outstanding leadership and team-building capabilities, with a proven track record of leading cross-functional programs/projects and driving strategic initiatives forward in both Agile and traditional Waterfall portfolio/project environments

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively engaging with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to collaborate and influence diverse teams and stakeholders

Working knowledge of ITIL, COBIT, SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework), DevOps (DevSecOps), Lean Architecture, Application and Technology Portfolio Management (APM, TPM), Agile methodologies, and best practices

Experience working with modern technologies like Java, Node, React, API design, microservices, .NET…

A minimum of 8 years of experience in IT governance, risk management, and compliance, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements

Bachelor's or master's Degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field