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Application Architect Local to Chicago, IL

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Application Architect – Chicago, IL Role:

Application Architect

Location:

Chicago, IL – Hybrid Onsite (LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY; In‑Person Client Evaluation Required)

Duration:

12+ Months

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced Application Architect with strong expertise in cloud platforms, scalable solution design, security, and enterprise‑level architecture governance. The ideal candidate will provide strategic architectural direction while collaborating with diverse technical and business stakeholders in a hybrid onsite environment.

Must‑Have Skills

Deep, hands‑on proficiency with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform

Strong understanding of cloud‑native architectures, services, and deployment models

Strong knowledge of network architecture, cybersecurity principles, and infrastructure security

Expertise in data security, identity and access management (IAM), and zero‑trust security models

Strong background in operating systems

Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C

Ability to design scalable, reliable, and cost‑efficient enterprise solutions

Deep understanding of architecture patterns (microservices, event‑driven, layered, domain‑driven)

Implementation techniques for service definition and decomposition

Strong knowledge of APIs, microservices, modern integration patterns, and cloud‑native best practices

Experience conducting code reviews, architecture reviews, security assessments, and incident response at enterprise scale

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to partner effectively with cross‑functional engineering, product, and business teams

Capability to balance tactical needs with long‑term strategic technology roadmaps

Key Responsibilities

Architect and design enterprise‑grade cloud solutions spanning AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform

Establish architectural standards, governance models, and best practices

Drive cloud strategy, platform modernization, microservices adoption, and API‑led transformation

Evaluate and recommend technologies aligned with future‑state architecture and business goals

Collaborate with cloud, DevOps, security, and engineering teams to design end‑to‑end solutions

Lead design reviews, threat assessments, risk identification, and mitigation strategies

Ensure platforms meet scalability, performance, availability, and cost‑optimization criteria

Support incident response and provide architectural guidance during high‑severity events

Mentor engineering teams and influence strategic technology direction

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