Application Architect

Application Architect Overview Are you an experienced technology leader who enjoys designing scalable enterprise systems, guiding modernization efforts, and translating complex business needs into thoughtful application architecture? StaffBuffalo is working with a large, established organization in the Buffalo area to hire an Application Architect, offering $90,000 to $130,000 annually plus annual bonus potential and a strong benefits package. In this role, the Application Architect will serve as a senior technical leader for enterprise application architecture, integration strategy, data flow standards, and long-term application roadmaps across multiple business areas. You will partner with IT leadership, business stakeholders, technical teams, and vendors to align current systems with future-state architecture, support enterprise implementations, and improve consistency across a complex application environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic, hands‑on architecture professional who brings a strong full‑stack development foundation, proven technical leadership experience, and the communication skills to influence stakeholders at multiple levels. This position is based in the Buffalo area and offers the chance to contribute to meaningful enterprise technology initiatives within a stable, growth‑oriented environment. Responsibilities Serve as a senior technical leader for enterprise application architecture, integration architecture, and application modernization initiatives. Define current‑state and target‑state application architectures across multiple business domains and enterprise platforms. Establish application, integration, and data flow standards that support consistency, scalability, security, and long‑term sustainability. Guide system integration, platform modernization, application rationalization, and technology roadmap efforts. Partner with IT leadership, business stakeholders, technical teams, and vendors to ensure architectural alignment across projects. Provide architecture oversight during system implementations, integrations, upgrades, and data migration initiatives. Evaluate applications and platforms to recommend retain, retire, replace, or modernize strategies based on business and technical needs. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field required. 7+ years of full‑stack development experience, including experience as both a developer and technical lead. 5+ additional years of experience in application architecture, solution architecture, or enterprise architecture roles. Proven experience leading complex, cross‑functional system implementations and integrations. Strong understanding of enterprise application ecosystems, including ERP, HRIS, CIS/Billing, and integration platforms. Experience with cloud‑based enterprise platforms, hybrid architectures, enterprise transformations, or mergers preferred. Excellent stakeholder communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with technical teams, business leaders, vendors, and executive audiences. Benefits Competitive salary range of $90,000 to $130,000 plus annual cash bonus potential. Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage. 401(k) with company match and company‑funded retirement savings contributions. Paid time off, paid company holidays, and flexible scheduling options. Tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and long‑term career growth opportunities. Parental leave, life insurance, long‑term disability insurance, and flexible spending account options. Supportive, inclusive environment where hard work, collaboration, and internal advancement are valued. The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting, that our client would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range. StaffBuffalo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, or unfavorable discharge from military service. #J-18808-Ljbffr StaffBuffalo