Enterprise Application Architect

At DUAL North America, our core values dictate how we live and work. We are a group with independence and people at its heart and we are a home for talent with a unique culture: the biggest small company in the world. The focus on being a People First business has always been at the very heart of the Group; Our vision was to create an independent business with a unique culture and one that would survive and thrive as a business controlled by the people working for it. And finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people to join the Group has been and will continue to be key. DUAL North America, Inc. is seeking a Enterprise Application Architect Classification: Exempt/Full-time Reports to: SVP Application Architecture Travel: %10 Salary: $180,000 - $215,000 Location: Remote/Hybrid Role overview Dual North America is seeking an Enterprise Application Architect The Enterprise Application Architect plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of the organization’s technology landscape. This role is responsible for defining and evolving enterprise application architecture while actively leading the design and delivery of next‑generation solutions that power business growth and innovation. As a senior technical leader, you will bridge strategy and execution—turning vision into scalable, secure, and resilient platforms built on modern cloud and integration architectures. This role is ideal for an architect who thrives on building what’s next. You will bring deep hands‑on expertise in C#/.NET, Angular, real‑time integration, and Azure, while providing architectural leadership within SAFe 6.0 agile environments. Experience integrating with Salesforce and other SaaS platforms is a strong plus. Most importantly, you will help drive transformation—modernizing platforms, accelerating delivery, and setting the technical direction for new enterprise solutions. Role responsibilities Define and govern enterprise application architecture standards and patterns Architect and guide solutions using C#/.NET, Angular, and Azure‑native services Design real‑time, event‑driven, and API‑based integrations, including Azure Service Bus Provide hands‑on architectural leadership across delivery teams Establish CI/CD and DevOps practices using Azure DevOps Partner with Product, Engineering, and Security to align architecture with business goals Support SAFe 6.0 execution by providing architectural runway and technical guidance Review solution designs for scalability, security, and long‑term maintainability Mentor engineers and architects on modern application and integration architecture Collaborate on SaaS integrations, including Salesforce, Informatica CAI (bonus) Key requirements 8+ years of experience in application development and architecture, with enterprise‑scale systems. Strong hands‑on expertise in: C# / .NET (Core / modern .NET) Angular (or comparable modern front‑end frameworks) Proven experience designing real‑time and event‑driven integrations. Experience with Azure Service Bus or equivalent messaging platforms. Strong working knowledge of Azure DevOps (repos, pipelines, CI/CD). Experience operating in SAFe 6.0 or scaled agile environments. Solid understanding of: API‑first architecture Microservices and distributed systems Security, performance, and scalability concerns Ability to follow policies and procedures Self-motivated with strong attention to detail If you do not meet all the qualifications for this role, we still encourage you to apply, as we are always looking for diverse talent to join our growing team What we offer: A career that you define. Yes, we offer all the usual rewards and benefits - including medical, dental, vision, a wide variety of wellbeing offers, competitive salary, unlimited PTO, 401k with company match, paid volunteer days and more. We provide an environment where new ideas are encouraged and celebrated, where people who want to have a real hand in our success thrive. We want people who want to make a difference - not just in the workplace, but in the industry and in the wider community. EEO Statement: We consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness, and respect. DUAL North America provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. DUAL will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Howden began in 1994, as just three people and a dog. Now there are 23,000 of us, and we're a leading global insurance group, managing $37bn of premiums for our clients. Our largest shareholder group is us – the people who work in the business – supported by three long-term, minority growth-equity partners who share our vision to build a business to last, one that will never be sold. The owner's mindset is something that's embedded in our culture; our people readily take ownership of their decisions, their actions, and their outputs. They’re invested in every sense. And we all know that by working together to drive the business forward, everyone will benefit from the extraordinary results we can achieve.