Application Architect

Location: Wisconsin (100% Remote within Wisconsin only)

Contract Duration: Through 06/30/2027, with the possibility of extension

Responsibilities

• Provide architectural guidance and oversight for software development initiatives.
• Establish and maintain application, system, and technical architectures.
• Collaborate with developers, database administrators, middleware teams, business analysts, and stakeholders.
• Research emerging technologies and industry best practices.
• Facilitate Agile development activities, including daily standups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Monitor team performance and remove impediments.
• Ensure compliance with Agile processes and development standards.
• Support multiple Agile teams simultaneously.
• Plan and oversee technical development and infrastructure projects.
• Track milestones, deliverables, and project timelines.
• Coordinate work across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Implement Agile project management methodologies.

Requirements

• Expert-level experience with COBOL, Java, and React
• Expert knowledge of Agile principles, Scrum methodology, and Scrum Master responsibilities
• Experience working with CICS
• Experience creating and maintaining stored procedures
• Strong understanding of structured application development and design methodologies
• Experience with relational databases, including DB2 or similar technologies