Staff Architect

Job Description Amazing Career Moments Happen Here  Applied Systems is a leader in the Insurtech space providing technological innovations that improve efficiency, elevate customer experience, and revolutionize policy management in the insurance industry. We are looking for passionate leaders to help build and maintain the next generation of products.Position Overview  We're seeking an Application Architect and in this role you will leverage your experience providing architecture for enterprise solutions on-premise and in the cloud, and to guide and contribute to Applied’s product vision by providing insights for technical design decisions.At Applied, Architects collaborate with each other and engineering teams to provide and maintain standards leveraged across software development teams to ensure our software products are highly scalable and performant with a technical design allowing for future innovation. What You’ll DoProvide architectural guidance across complex development projects and recommend ways to improve reliability, efficiency, and qualityCollaborate with peers and engineers to ensure the application design aligns with the broader architecture blueprintUtilize advanced knowledge of system flows and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation Present in-depth analysis to describe current state, define plans and develop innovative solutionsDevelop proofs of concept to demonstrate efficacy of proposed solutionsChampion architectural standards by identifying concerns and steps for addressing issues with scalability, data integrity, and security Evaluate and recommend software technologies fit to purpose Create technical documentation representing the application architecture, design steps, engineering best practices, integration processes, and testing procedures Provide technical feedback in code reviews to ensure consistent qualityContribute to product design meetings to ensure clear technical direction Provide guidance through mentorship programs and collaborate with leaders to support ongoing development of skills and knowledge across the teamWe’re Excited to Learn More About You  We’re looking for someone who: Has the ability to work from an Applied Systems office or 100% remotely             Your experience should include some or all of the following: Experience designing and building large, cloud-ready, highly scalable, and distributed software.Experience developing enterprise web services and APIs using ASP.NET Web API & .NET Core.Knowledge of web application development in C#, ASP.NET MVC, HTML5, JavaScript, Angular.Understanding of relational, No-SQL and columnar structuresExperience supporting cloud native development in AWS or Google Cloud PlatformExperience with Claude Code, Github CoPilot and other AI development tools.Practical experience building services for high volume, fault tolerance, reliability, and asynchronous design patternsExperience with API design and development along with OpenAPI specificationsExperience in microservices development with containerization and orchestration technologies, such as Docker and KubernetesDemonstrated problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and think creatively to identify solutionsExperience assessing the downstream impact of design decisions across complex product ecosystems, including new product areas and existing product areasTrack record of success working across business units to refine and breakdown requirements into actionable development storiesExperience with the Agile Scrum or Kanban methodologies Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience LocationCandidate will need to reside in North America, working arrangement will be remote.When You Join Team Applied, You Can Expect:  A culture that values who you are and recognizes that you aren’t just an employee; you are a teammate, and you matter. We thrive on the benefits of our different experiences and celebrate the uniqueness our teammates bring to work with them every day.  We flex our time together, collaborating remotely and in-person to empower our teams to work in the ways that work best for them.  A comprehensive benefits and compensation package that centers our teammates and helps them to bring their best to work every day:  Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage  Holiday and Vacation Time  Health & Wellness Days  A Bonus Day for Your Birthday  Learn more about the people behind our products at Our targeted starting base salary in the United States for this position ranges from $60,000 - $175,000. To determine a new team member’s starting pay, we consider a variety of factors, including someone’s depth, breadth, and variety of experience, skills, and responsibilities. Depending on the role, team members may also be eligible to participate in additional compensation plans such as bonus and commission.Your Security Matters:   Our candidates’ personal information and online safety are top of mind for us. At Applied, we proactively protect your personal information and only communicate with candidates via a secure @appliedsystems.com email or through our official careers portal. Recruiters will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information like social security numbers.   EEO Statement    Applied Systems is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity and Inclusion is a business imperative and is a part of building our brand and reputation. At Applied, we don’t discriminate, and we are committed to recruit, develop, retain, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.   #LI-RemoteJob Summary