Enterprise Application Architect; AWS

Overview

Enterprise Application Architect (AWS)

Location: Dallas, Texas – ONSITE 3 days/week
Contract: 6 months with potential extension

We’re seeking a highly experienced Enterprise Application Architect with deep expertise in AWS cloud architecture and enterprise application design
. This role provides architectural leadership for major enterprise programs, collaborating across business and technical teams to deliver scalable, secure, and innovative solutions.

• 14+ years in IT application development
• 7+ years in solution/application architecture
• 3+ years in an enterprise architect role
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS; familiarity with Azure and IBM Cloud
• Deep understanding of:
• Cloud-native design (serverless, microservices, containers)
• Dev Ops, CI/CD, Terraform, Cloud Formation
• Networking, IAM, cloud security, and data storage
• Cybersecurity, compliance, and regulatory requirements
• Proficient in Java, .NET, Python, Java Script
• Strong communication, documentation, and leadership skills

• Develop and maintain enterprise application and cloud architecture patterns and standards
• Serve as lead architect on large-scale initiatives, ensuring solutions are aligned with business goals and IT strategy
• Collaborate with technical leads, developers, and stakeholders to design secure, high-performance, scalable architectures
• Guide architecture review processes (ARB, ESRB) and validate solution designs
• Provide technical direction for:
• Application development (cloud and on-prem)
• Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) integrations
• Dev Ops, container platforms (e.g., Open Shift), and automation (Terraform, Cloud Formation)
• AWS networking (VPC, IAM, security, storage)
• Drive alignment with best practices, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies
• Support technology roadmap planning, vendor evaluation, and tool selection
• Engage in cloud security discussions and evolving threat assessments
• Deliver timely and effective architecture assessments and documentation
• Act as a trusted advisor within cross-functional teams, proactively identifying risks and guiding strategic decisions
• Ensure solutions meet both functional and non-functional requirements and are validated post-deployment

Genius Road, LLC is proud to be a Certified Women’s Business Enterprise, an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.