Application Architect

What We’re Looking For

SHAZAM is looking for an Application Architect to lead the design, direction, and evolution of key applications, processes, or systems across our diverse, multi-platform technology environment. Operating with minimal supervision, this role drives technical vision, mentors cross-functional teams, and ensures alignment between business needs and technology strategies. As a thought leader, you will explore innovative solutions, evaluate emerging technologies, and guide stakeholders through complex challenges. This is a critical role for shaping SHAZAM’s future technology landscape and ensuring delivery of high-quality, scalable solutions.

What You'll Do

• Own the technical design and overall direction of assigned applications, processes, or systems within a broad technology stack that spans on-premise and cloud environments.
• Lead evaluation of systems and technologies, including development of prototypes and proof-of-concepts across platforms such as Java, .NET, and RPG.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for process and system improvements; research and explore innovative solutions.
• Translate improvement opportunities into practical, effective solutions that address both current and emerging issues.
• Collaborate with software engineers and other architects to define product structures and ensure alignment with business, development, testing, and deployment needs across IBM, HP, Solaris, and Microsoft systems.
• Remain actively engaged across the project lifecycle to provide continuity, leadership, and mentorship.
• Develop and maintain technical standards and documentation aligned with organizational best practices.
• Ensure adherence to SHAZAM’s enterprise architecture standards through coordination with architecture leadership.
• Partner with project managers to guide execution, influence scope, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions.
• Help stakeholders understand the business and technical impacts of changes within assigned areas.

What You Need

• Strong technical or business expertise in at least one core application, process, or system, ideally with experience navigating multi-platform environments.
• Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals—algorithms, data structures, and software or architectural design patterns—applied across languages like Java, .NET, and RPG.
• Knowledge of banking operations, including regulatory requirements.
• Expertise in project management and familiarity with business drivers and KPIs.
• Working knowledge of infrastructure, data, middleware, client integration, and security across mixed operating systems (IBM, HP, Solaris, Microsoft) as well as hybrid cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Teams.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to lead, mentor, influence stakeholders, and guide technical decision-making.
• Strong ability to assess issues, define solutions, and support long-term enterprise strategy.

What’s In It For You

• A mission-driven company with a strong sense of purpose.
• A hybrid work environment that values flexibility and collaboration.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• A culture that values innovation, integrity, and community impact.
• Excellent benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan with company match; Flexible spending and health savings accounts; Life insurance and short- and long-term disability provided at no cost; Time away from work – PTO, VTO, paid parental leave, and company holidays; Educational assistance.

Actual compensation is based on various factors, such as geographic location, experience, education, and/or skill level, and is finalized at the time of offer.

SHAZAM is an equal opportunity employer, including those with disabilities or status as a protected veteran. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; ITS, Inc./SHAZAM will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).