Application Architect

Language Fluency: English (Required)

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Please review the following job description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed both major and minor which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
1. Develop application strategy in support of short- and long-term business plans as well as application implications and software development requirements.
2. Participate in the development of company business system architecture plans and review cost and feasibility of system requests while ensuring the plan supports the strategic needs of the company.
3. May develop programming and development standards and procedures as well as programming architectures for code reuse.
4. Apply in-depth knowledge of programming languages and designing coding testing etc.
5. Understand and consistently apply the attributes and processes of current application development methodologies.
6. Research and maintain knowledge in emerging technologies and possible application to the business. Viewed as a technical expert and critical technical resource.
7. Typically lead complex projects and participate in larger initiatives. Solve complex technical and operational problems.
8. Act as a resource for teammates with less experience. May oversee workflow and provide coaching and training for a small team.

QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Extremely strong understanding on foundational technology architectures such as Microservices SoA MVC and robust experience in implementing large & complex technology solutions

• Expertise in designing implementing and optimizing prompts for Large Language Models (LLMs) and working with LLM APIs.

• In-depth knowledge on data structures and algorithms relevant to AI

• Highly familiarized with cloud platforms such as Azure AWS or GCP

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines version control systems and monitoring with specific focus to AI systems / solutions

• Industry experience either as an Enterprise or Solution Architect in designing and implementing complex systems specifically focusing on integration with GenAI applications ML models and cloud infrastructure.

• Ability to lead large technical teams and large initiatives providing guidance on architecture and best practices

• Willingness to work effectively with cross-functional teams such as Infrastructure Security Data and Middleware teams

• Ability to collaborate with business stakeholders to understand key goals / business drivers align on design / solutions and accelerate build and deployment of identified use cases for GenAI

• Possess strong problem-solving skills think critically and be creative to build and promote innovative AI solutions

1. Bachelors degree and eight years of experience in development or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
2. In-depth knowledge in information systems and ability to identify apply and implement best practices.
3. Understanding of multiple disciplines/processes related to the position.
4. Experience applying and utilizing enterprise architecture standards.
5. Understanding of key business processes and competitive strategies related to the IT function.
6. Ability to plan and manage projects.
7. Ability to solve complex problems by applying best practices.
8. Ability to provide direction and mentor less experienced teammates.
9. Advanced communications skills including ability to interpret and convey complex difficult or sensitive information.
10. In an Agile environment: Knowledge of Agile development and release practices. Experience supporting a team with application architecture in an Agile environment.

Preferred Qualifications::
1. Bachelors degree and ten years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Knowledge of one or more of technologies such as: JEE JAVA Beans JavaScript Web Services SOAP Mobile WebSphere technologies Microsoft Technologies such as NET (e.g. VB .Net C# or C ) or COBOL/Mainframe legacy EIS Job Inventory
15 modernization tools and integration techniques including COBOL WSED CICS Assembler and JCL XML. Database platforms such as Oracle SQL Server DB2 and proficiency in PL/SQL.
2. Solid working knowledge of UML and design tools.
3. Banking or financial services experience.
4. In an Agile environment: Knowledge of Agile development & release practices. Experience supporting a team with solutions architecture in an agile environment.

Location: This role is hybrid for either Atlanta or Charlotte.

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of CRC Group: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of CRC Group offering the Group offers medical dental vision life insurance disability accidental death and dismemberment tax-preferred savings accounts and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment along with 10 sick days (also prorated) and paid holidays. Depending on the position and division this job may also be eligible for restricted stock units and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply based on full-time or part-time status position and division of work.

CRC supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race gender color religion citizenship or national origin age sexual orientation gender identity disability veteran status or other classification protected by law. CRC is a Drug Free Workplace.