Application Architect

Application Architect Remote Ohio Resident Preferred, or within Eastern Standard Time zone Description: Diversified Systems is searching for an Application Architect with deep expertise in Informatica data integration and a strong foundation in Accounting and Finance domains. The selected consultant will lead the design, development, and governance of enterprise data flows connecting financial source systems, data warehouses, and reporting platforms. This role will ensure financial data integrity, scalable architecture, and alignment between business and technology objectives. Responsibilities: Define the end-to-end application and data integration architecture for finance and accounting systems, aligning technical solutions with enterprise financial goals. Design, build, and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines, data integration strategies, and metadata management solutions utilizing Informatica PowerCenter and Informatica Intelligent Cloud Services (IICS). Enforce data governance standards and data quality controls to ensure financial data accuracy and audit compliance. Establish coding standards, design patterns, and framework documentation for integration and delivery teams. Guide cross-functional teams, mentor junior developers, and serve as the technical liaison between finance stakeholders and IT delivery groups. Requirements: 8+ years of Information Technology experience required, including at least 4 years specializing in enterprise application architecture or solution architecture. Proven track record designing large-scale data warehousing and ETL solutions utilizing Informatica technologies including IICS, PowerCenter, and Data Quality required. Solid working knowledge of core financial and accounting concepts required. Experience integrating financial ERP systems with data lakes, enterprise data warehouses, and reporting tools required. Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to bridge complex technical concepts and business finance teams required. Desired Skills: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Accounting, Finance, or a related field highly desired. Certifications in Informatica or cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or GCP highly desired. About Diversified Systems Founded in 1990, Diversified Systems is an award-winning Technology Services corporation providing all levels of IT project consulting services nationwide. DSI is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio with regional offices in the American Midwest and East Coast. We offer our consultants a number of flexible and competitive compensation benefit packages. Diversified Systems is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion DSI values authenticity and is committed to making sure our employees and partners are valued and respected. At DSI, we believe building a diverse culture is important because we know when people work together, we can achieve better results as a team. DSI realizes that everyone comes from various backgrounds. We celebrate these differences because our employees are our greatest asset as we strive to best meet the needs of those we serve. As part of our ongoing efforts, DSI is focused on advancing equality, diversity, and inclusion by setting high standards to continually evolve our culture. This includes but is not limited to recruiting, community involvement, client delivery, and career development. Diversified Systems, Inc.