Application architect, IT​/Tech, Systems Engineer

Baton Rouge, United States | Posted on 10/03/2025

• The Application Architect willserve as a key technical leader, providing architectural guidance,integration expertise, and implementation oversight for enterprise applications. This individual will not only review and design system architectures but also ensure successful integration of applications across platforms and end-to-end implementation of enterprise solutions.
• The ideal candidate will comefrom a hands-on, technical background, with the ability to actively guide development teams, troubleshoot issues, and validate that organizational and industry standards are being followed.
• This role requires close collaboration with other architects, developers, and business stakeholders to drive the design, integration, and implementation of scalable, secure,and high-performing systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide architectural direction and technical leadership for enterprise applications.
• Review current and new systemsto ensure standards and best practices are consistently applied.
• Lead and validate system integration across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
• Oversee end-to-end solution implementation, from design through deployment, ensuring successful delivery.
• Collaborate withcross-functional teams to evaluate, recommend, and implement application modernization strategies.
• Ensure application security,compliance, and performance meet enterprise and regulatory standards.

Integration& Implementation Experience (Highly Critical):

• Proven track record leading enterprise application integration projects across multiple platforms (cloud,on-prem, hybrid).
• Strong experience in end-to-end solution implementation including design, build, testing, deployment, andpost-implementation support.
• Ability to bridge business requirements with technical solutions during integration and implementation efforts.

Technical

Skills:

• Experience with modern .NET development (version 6 or later).
• Strong background in deploying software to public cloud environments (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud) and private data centers (Windows/Linux VMs).
• Proficiency with Dev Ops platforms, automation, and CI/CD tools (Git Hub Actions, Azure Dev Ops,Jenkins, Octopus Deploy, etc.).
• Experience with SDLC,deployment methodologies, QA processes, and performance tuning.
• Recent experience leading the technical design and integration of distributed systems or other complex enterprise projects.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant work experience delivering enterprise customer-facing solutions.
• Minimum of six (6) years designing and building enterprise-class distributed systems.
• Minimum of six (6) years inhighly regulated industries (e.g., finance, healthcare, government).
• Prior experience in Children Administration systems and programs is required.
• Strong background working with
  
  SLED (State, Local, Education) clients.
• Experience supporting FED(Federal Government) projects or agencies.
• Familiarity with government compliance, procurement, and regulatory standards.
• Prior experience in highly regulated sectors such as finance, pensions, healthcare, or government systems.

Desirable(Preferred but not Required):

• Architect-level certifications in one (1) or more technical disciplines (Windows, Linux, Cloud,Networking, Security).
• Experience with large-scale enterprise application integration programs (ERP, CRM, pension/benefits systems, or financial platforms).