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Applications Architect

United States, Spring, TX · Job Posted April 19, 2026
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We are looking for an experienced Applications Architect to lead the design, development, and integration of enterprise applications for our organization. This long-term contract position is based in The Woodlands, Texas, and requires a forward-thinking, detail-oriented individual to create scalable, secure, and resilient application architectures that meet complex business needs. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cloud-native technologies, application integration strategies, and modern development practices.

Job Responsibility

  • Define and own the architecture for enterprise applications, ensuring alignment with business strategies and operational goals
  • Develop technical roadmaps and integration strategies for line-of-business systems and customer-facing platforms
  • Establish and enforce standards, patterns, and best practices for application design and development
  • Guide development teams through complex system design decisions, ensuring scalability, security, and maintainability
  • Collaborate with data platform architects to design integration strategies and define clear data contracts
  • Lead the implementation of multi-tenant SaaS architectures on Microsoft Azure, including tenant isolation and identity management
  • Oversee DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and application deployment for production environments
  • Conduct technical reviews and create reference implementations to elevate development standards
  • Partner with stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions
  • Ensure operational excellence by optimizing application performance and maintaining resilience in production environments

Requirements

  • Proven experience in application architecture and cloud-native design, particularly with Microsoft Azure
  • Strong knowledge of ASP.NET, .NET technologies, and API development
  • Expertise in enterprise system integration and multi-tenant SaaS architecture
  • Familiarity with AWS technologies and their application within enterprise environments
  • Solid understanding of DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation
  • Ability to define and implement technical standards, patterns, and best practices
  • Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
  • Track record of delivering scalable, resilient applications in complex operational settings

What we offer

  • medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan
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