Randstad Digital Americas ยท 1 day ago
Application Architect
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expRandstad Digital Americas is seeking an Application Architect to lead their Next Gen Architecture modernization initiative. This role involves providing strategic governance and hands-on technical leadership to ensure architectural integrity and scalability while collaborating with engineering teams to align technology decisions with business objectives.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Lead and oversee architectural transformation from monolithic to decoupled microservices architecture
Certify architectural plans and designs, ensuring alignment with Next Gen Architecture principles and standards
Validate work-in-progress across engineering teams to ensure adherence to architectural guidelines and identify deviations early
Ensure architectural designs support platform scalability, elasticity, and performance requirements to accommodate business growth
Document and maintain architecture designs, technical specifications, and decision records
Identify and implement opportunities to leverage AI and automation to accelerate modernization efforts
Provide regular progress updates, risk assessments, and recommendations
Build credibility and trust through hands-on participation in critical technical initiatives
Establish and enforce architectural standards, patterns, and best practices across the organization
Review and approve architectural decisions for new features, integrations, and technical initiatives
Conduct architecture reviews to ensure scalability, security, performance, and maintainability
Define and maintain architectural guardrails that enable team autonomy while ensuring consistency
Drive adoption of modern development practices, architectural patterns, and AI-assisted development tools
Mentor and guide engineering teams and team leads on architectural principles and best practices
Foster a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Partner with Product, Business stakeholders, and external partners to ensure technology decisions support business objectives and growth strategies
Evaluate technical feasibility of new business opportunities requiring technology expansion or external integration
Translate business requirements into architectural approaches and provide effort estimates for strategic initiatives
Communicate architectural vision, decisions, and trade-offs effectively to technical and non-technical audiences
Leverage AI capabilities to enhance architectural analysis, documentation, and decision-making processes
Champion adoption of AI tools and techniques to enhance team productivity and architectural outcomes
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in enterprise architecture roles
Proven experience leading enterprise architecture modernization initiatives, including monolith-to-microservices migrations and legacy system transformations
Experience in architectural governance, establishing standards, and conducting architecture reviews across multiple teams
Track record of hands-on technical leadership in complex, multi-team environments
Deep expertise in microservices architecture patterns, API design, and distributed systems
Experience designing scalable, elastic architectures that support high-volume e-commerce operations
Strong knowledge of Java, Spring Boot, and modern application frameworks
Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL) and data architecture principles
Proficiency in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and containerization technologies
Understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code
Experience leveraging AI tools and technologies to enhance software development and architectural practices
Strong business acumen with ability to understand business objectives and translate them into technical solutions
Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating complex technical concepts in business language to diverse audiences
Proven ability to influence and guide engineering teams without direct authority
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities with focus on balancing technical excellence and business pragmatism
Experience mentoring technical teams and developing architectural capabilities across organizations
Preferred
Professional certifications such as TOGAF, AWS/Azure Solutions Architect, or similar enterprise architecture credentials
Experience in e-commerce or digital marketplace platforms
Background in healthcare, dental, or regulated industries
Familiarity with product information management (PIM) systems and vendor integration platforms
Experience working with external consulting partners on large-scale transformation initiatives
Benefits
Medical
Prescription
Dental
Vision
AD&D
Life insurance offerings
Short-term disability
401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility)
Company
Randstad Digital Americas
Randstad Digital is a trusted digital enablement partner that facilitates accelerated transformation for businesses by providing global talent, capacity, and solutions across specialized domains.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Graig Paglieri
CEO, Randstad Digital Americas
Pascal de Hesselle
SVP, Executive Client Partner - Technology, Media & Telecom
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