Enterprise Application Architect (AWS)

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.


Qualifications

• 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)
  • DevOps, CI/CD, Terraform, CloudFormation
  • Networking, IAM, cloud security, and data storage
  • Cybersecurity, compliance, and regulatory requirements
• Proficient in Java, .NET, Python, JavaScript
• Strong communication, documentation, and leadership skills

Responsibilities

• 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
  • DevOps, container platforms (e.g., OpenShift), and automation (Terraform, CloudFormation)
  • 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.