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Application Architect

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Pennington, NJ Contractor
POSTED ON 7/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/11/2026
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Job#: 3034844

Job Description:

Application Architect

Location: Pennington, NJ (Onsite)

Employment Type: Contract

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Application Architect to design, guide, and oversee the architecture of critical enterprise applications. This role requires broad technical depth across application frameworks, integration patterns, cloud platforms, and modern development practices. The Application Architect will partner with business stakeholders and engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure, and maintainable technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and support multi-tier and microservices-based architectures.
  • Develop REST APIs and implement integration patterns.
  • Architect cloud-native applications on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
  • Work with event-driven, messaging systems like Kafka or MQ.
  • Ensure application security using frameworks like OAuth2, SAML, and JWT.
  • Create architecture diagrams, design documentation, and solution roadmaps.
  • Perform architectural reviews, analyze technical debt, and evaluate solution alternatives.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams, solution architects, and technical leads.

Required Qualifications

Experience:

  • 10 years in software development and application design.
  • 5 years in an Application Architect, Technical Lead, or similar architecture role.
  • Hands-on background in Java/J2EE, Spring/Spring Boot, and enterprise application frameworks.
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum or SAFe environments.

Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency with relational and NoSQL databases.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
  • Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift.
  • Familiarity with Git/Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence, Maven/Gradle, and Swagger/OpenAPI.

Soft Skills:

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills for interfacing with business and executive stakeholders.
  • Strong leadership, mentoring, and decision-making abilities.
  • Analytical skills with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Relevant certifications such as Cloud (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform Architect), TOGAF, or SAFe Architect.
  • Experience with application modernization, domain-driven design, or API-first design.
  • Background in financial services or other regulated industries.

Compensation & Benefits

The pay rate for this position is between $68.00 and $73.68 per hour. A benefits package may be available to eligible employees.

This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Salary : $68 - $74

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