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Application Architect
An Application Architect defines the high-level structure of software systems, making key decisions about system design, technology choices, and how components like microservices will interact. Often working extensively in Java, they design cloud architecture on platforms like AWS or Azure and establish API design standards that guide development teams. This is typically a senior technical role that bridges business requirements with long-term engineering strategy across an organization.
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Application Architect
Arrow Electronics
Peabody, MA
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Application Architect
Western Union
Austin, TX
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Application Architect
LSEG
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Where Application Architects commonly go next: Enterprise Architect.
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Office of Personnel Management
Washington, DC · $147,945 – $197,200
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Workday Architect
Voyager
Full-time · Denver, CO · $140,000 – $190,000 · Remote
This role leads the technical strategy and architecture of Voyager's Workday platform, designing systems for HR and payroll operations while managing integrations and mentoring the systems team. It suits experienced Workday professionals who can translate business needs into scalable configurations and serve as the escalation point for complex technical decisions.
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Enterprise Architect
Juniper Networks
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Senior Director, Data & Digital Product Architecture
Cigna
United States Work at Home · $184,400 – $307,400
This role leads the design and implementation of an enterprise data architecture and solution framework, standardizing ad-hoc work into reusable, governed assets across the organization. It suits experienced data architects and solution designers who can manage large-scale initiatives, mentor teams, and embed AI-driven automation to accelerate delivery cycles while maintaining governance standards.
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Principal Enterprise Architect, Data
The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America
Full-time · $178,690 – $293,560
Guardian seeks a Principal Enterprise Architect to lead strategic technology direction across the organization, translating business strategy into enterprise standards, target-state designs, and modernization roadmaps. This role suits senior architects with deep cross-domain expertise who can influence complex federated technology organizations and mentor architects while balancing business value, cost, risk, and long-term maintainability.
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ServiceNow Insurance Smart Apps Architect
DXC Technology
DXC is seeking a senior architect leader to define and oversee the technical strategy for their Assure Smart Apps platform built on ServiceNow, responsible for designing scalable and secure solutions across insurance technology systems. This role suits experienced enterprise architects with deep ServiceNow expertise and insurance domain knowledge who can guide multiple engineering teams and influence strategy at executive levels.
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VP, Enterprise Architecture - Modernization
American International Group
Full-time · $118,000 – $178,000
This role leads the modernization and innovation strategy for enterprise architecture across AIG's technology landscape, overseeing the architecture community and reporting to the Global head of Architecture. The position suits experienced technology leaders with deep expertise in cloud, AI/ML, and hybrid infrastructure who can shape enterprise IT direction while managing teams of architects across the organization.
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RISE Enterprise Architecture Chief Expert
SAP
Full-time · Middlesex, GB, TW148HD
Lead enterprise architecture strategy for SAP's largest customers by designing comprehensive digital transformation roadmaps aligned with RISE, Clean Core, and cloud adoption best practices. This role suits experienced architects who thrive in senior advisory positions partnering with C-level executives to modernize complex IT landscapes.
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Director, Enterprise Finance Architecture
LSEG
LSEG is seeking an experienced enterprise architect to lead the strategic transformation of their finance systems and platforms, guiding modernization initiatives including cloud migration, data architecture, and AI integration while overseeing governance and mentoring engineering teams. This role suits seasoned architects comfortable influencing stakeholders across large organizations and translating complex technical decisions into business value.
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Domain Architecture Director - Customer & Loyalty
Norwegian Cruise Line
Miami, FL
Lead the architectural strategy and governance of Norwegian Cruise Line's customer, identity, and loyalty technology ecosystem, working across federated delivery teams to ensure data consistency, regulatory compliance, and long-term sustainability of customer-facing platforms. This strategic director role suits experienced enterprise architects with deep knowledge of CRM, loyalty systems, and customer data platforms who can influence stakeholders across technology, marketing, and business functions.
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Senior Super Intelligence Engineer / Architect
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Salt Lake City, Utah; Seattle, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; Los Angeles, California; San Francisco, California; Denver, Colorado; Washington, District of Columbia; Miami, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; Indianapolis, Indiana; New Orleans, Louisiana; Boston, Massachusetts; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Kansas City, Missouri; Albuquerque, New Mexico; New York, New York; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Portland, Oregon; Austin, Texas · $151,661 – $228,000
This is a strategic technical leadership role at the federal level, where the selected person will architect and oversee artificial intelligence systems across the Department of the Interior's enterprise. The incumbent will establish technical standards, evaluate emerging AI technologies, and provide authoritative guidance to senior leadership on complex AI initiatives that support the department's mission.
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Software Architect
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Principal Software Architect
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