Application Architect III

Job Title: Application Architect III

Location: Charlotte, NC

Duration: Contract - 11 months. Potential contract-to-hire.

Schedule: Hybrid with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite.

Work Authorization: Must not require sponsorship now or in the future.

Interview Process: Initial phone screen followed by panel interview.

Assessment: Glider - BOA-AppArch-V-4.

Pay Range: $70.00/hr (W2)

Job ID: 372141

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking an Application Architect III to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Core Java, Kafka, and Red Hat OpenShift and a proven ability to design cloud-native, high-throughput, low-latency microservices with zero downtime and zero data loss.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, enhance, debug, support, maintain, and test software applications supporting business units and functions.
• Participate in the design, development, and implementation of complex applications using modern technologies.
• Provide technical direction and system architecture for initiatives and special projects.
• Serve as a seasoned technical resource, leading projects and guiding team activities without direct reports.
• Collaborate with business partners and enterprise architects to define architecture and design.
• Provide design oversight to development teams and mentor technical leads.
• Define high-level designs, architecture roadmaps, technology adoption guidelines, and standards.
• Coordinate with external programmers to support delivery of software applications.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Core Java and microservices design for high throughput, low latency, zero downtime, and zero data loss.
• Hands-on experience with Kafka for event-driven architectures.
• Experience with Red Hat OpenShift for container orchestration and deployment strategies.
• Cloud-native design and Domain-Driven Design principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to provide technical direction.
• 7-9 years of relevant experience in application development and architecture.

Preferred Skills:

• 15+ years of solution architecture experience.
• Exposure to modern stacks including cloud, OpenShift, Kafka, MongoDB or CockroachDB.
• UML for modeling and design documentation.

Top Skills:

• Architecting microservices for high throughput, low latency, zero downtime, and zero data loss.
• Cloud-native design and Domain-Driven Design.
• Container design and deployment strategies.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunities for growth with global clients.
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.

Additional Details

• Hours per Day: 8.
• Labor Type: Technical.
• Respond by Date: 06/15/2026.

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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