We are looking for a skilled Applications Architect to join our team in Warren, New Jersey. In this role, you will design and oversee application solutions that align with business objectives while maintaining enterprise standards. This position offers an opportunity to work on innovative projects, collaborating across teams to ensure performance, scalability, and security in application development.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and implement application architecture strategies that align with business goals and enterprise standards.<br>• Design comprehensive solutions that seamlessly integrate with existing systems and data flows.<br>• Collaborate with stakeholders, solution architects, and development teams to transform business requirements into scalable technical designs.<br>• Evaluate and recommend tools, frameworks, and technologies to drive innovation and support cloud adoption.<br>• Ensure applications are optimized for performance, scalability, security, and compliance.<br>• Manage application lifecycle processes, including planning, deployment, integration, and maintenance.<br>• Create and maintain architecture documentation, reference models, and standards for development and integration.<br>• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams throughout project lifecycles.<br>• Stay informed about emerging technologies and industry trends to propose cutting-edge solutions.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.<br>• Minimum of 7 years of experience in application architecture, enterprise systems, or solution design.<br>• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks such as Zachman or TOGAF.<br>• Expertise in APIs, microservices, and service-oriented architecture.<br>• Experience working with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or hybrid environments.<br>• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and application lifecycle management.<br>• Comprehensive understanding of security best practices, compliance standards, and data governance.<br>• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

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