Application Architect III

Job Title: Application Architect III

Location: Jacksonville, Florida or Charlotte, North Carolina

Duration: Travel - 9 months

Pay Range: $73.66/hr (W2)

Job ID: 371267

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 a Senior Application / Platform Architect to lead the end-to-end architecture, design, and evolution of our application and data platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in full-stack engineering, microservices, containers and Kubernetes, cloud-native patterns, and data platform architecture and a proven ability to define technical roadmaps, guide modernization, and deliver scalable, secure, resilient platforms aligned to business goals.

Responsibilities:

• Define overarching architecture, standards, patterns, and best practices for application and platform development.
• Architect end-to-end solutions using React, Remix, Node.js, Python (FastAPI, Flask), GraphQL, and microservices.
• Design scalable containerized and cloud-native solutions using Docker/Podman and Kubernetes.
• Establish architectural blueprints, reference architectures, and reusable frameworks.
• Guide engineering teams through complex solution decisions and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture.
• Conduct deep architecture reviews of applications, microservices, APIs, and data flows and provide mentorship to teams.
• Architect, optimize, and evolve the internal application platform for UI frameworks, API gateways, microservice orchestration, observability/logging, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ensure platform performance, multi-tenancy, scalability, and reliability.
• Architect data integration solutions using PostgreSQL, RDBMS fundamentals, and distributed data tools such as Hadoop.
• Define APIs and GraphQL schemas to ensure consistency and maintainability with metadata, lineage, and quality integrated.
• Analyze existing applications to identify modernization opportunities and lead refactoring and cloud-native transformations.
• Define and evolve CI/CD standards using Git-based workflows and partner on automation with Ansible and shell scripting.
• Ensure platform security, performance tuning, reliability, and governance compliance.
• Translate business requirements into technology roadmaps and provide architectural input on major initiatives and technical debt reduction.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Full-stack proficiency: React, Remix, Node.js; Python with FastAPI and Flask.
• API design and delivery: GraphQL and REST with microservices architecture.
• Containers and orchestration: Docker, Podman, Kubernetes; Linux expertise.
• Data and DB architecture: PostgreSQL, RDBMS fundamentals, distributed data concepts (Hadoop).
• Large-scale distributed systems and cloud-native patterns, including event-driven design and service mesh familiarity.
• Engineering best practices across testing, coding standards, and security controls with strong documentation skills.

Preferred Skills:

• 10+ years in application development and platform engineering with 5+ years in an architect or principal role.
• Platform-as-a-product mindset and experience establishing architectural governance.
• Knowledge of cloud concepts across AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Proven track record leading architectural transformation across the SDLC and influencing cross-functional stakeholders.

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.

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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