Application Architect

Valorem Reply is an award-winning digital transformation firm focused on delivering solutions around data-driven enterprise, IT modernization, customer experience, product transformation and digital workplace by leveraging the power of Microsoft technologies. We provide hyper-scale and agile delivery of unique digital business services, strategic business models and design-led user experiences. Our innovative strategies and solutions securely and rapidly transform the way our clients do business.  

As an Application Architect, your primary responsibility will be providing technical delivery leadership for client projects, which includes leading and managing enterprise and mid-market projects, as well as supporting technical pre-sales activities when needed. You will design solution architecture, assist with defining solution requirements, and ensure all team members follow established processes. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to work with and learn the latest Microsoft solutions in a fun and engaging work environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead application architecture, assisting with requirement definition, and ensuring processes are followed by all members of the project team
• Work closely with various team members and project managers to understand and manage project delivery expectations
• Create functional design specifications and implementation plans
• Provide architecture review, and project milestone sessions for project sponsors
• Delegate responsibilities and priorities to development staff
• Ensure project delivery processes are in place and being executed, providing technical oversight for assigned project
• Experience in leading and mentoring junior developers and collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Passion for learning new skills and technologies and staying updated with the latest trends and best practices

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field
• 12 years of experience in a corporate environment
• 5 years of experience designing service-oriented architectures, using cloud providers such as Azure, and hands-on experience writing code such as C#
• 4 years of experience designing database systems for applications (SQL Preferred)
• 1 year of experience with distributed systems and designing microservices
• Expertise and experience in implementing cloud-based SaaS and/or PaaS solutions
• Proven and demonstrated experience designing, architecting, leading development and deployment of multiple enterprise solutions
• Strong desire to solve hard technical problems, and proven ability to do so with little or no direct daily supervision

About Reply

Reply specializes in the design and implementation of solutions based on new communication channels and digital media. Reply is a network of highly specialized companies supporting global industrial groups operating in the telecom and media, industry and services, banking, insurance and public administration sectors in the definition and development of business models enabled for the new paradigms of AI, cloud computing, digital media and the Internet of Things. Reply services include Consulting, System Integration and Digital Services. 

The base compensation range for this full-time position is between $130,000 – $170,000 plus benefits. Compensation decisions are supported through market data, where regional variances may exist based on cost of labor. We also take into consideration prior experience, relevant skills, education and/or training, certifications and as applicable, other required qualifications. If you have questions regarding compensation, the talent acquisition team can provide relevant details during the interview process.

Reply is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to provide equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you need assistance and reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, email us at jobusa@reply.com. Visit our website at www.reply.com to learn more about our open roles.