Applications Architect

Applications Architect Job Description:

Applications architects require a high level of technical expertise, combined with excellent planning, coordination and communication skills, and the ability to work on teams.

Practitioners must have experience with relevant development tools and specific application and system architecture, in addition to a strong understanding of object-oriented design.

A bachelor’s degree in computer science or information systems is normally required, and a master’s degree is highly desirable.

Employers seek a minimum of five to eight years of related work experience and often look for software skill sets such as AJAX, C#/C++ and LAMP.

Expertise in the design, development and deployment of enterprise-level N-tier architecture in a Microsoft .NET Framework or Java Enterprise Edition platform may be required.

Typical Duties of an Applications Architect:

Designing major aspects of the architecture of an application, including components such as user interface, middleware and infrastructure

Providing technical leadership to the application development team

Performing design and code reviews

Ensuring that uniform enterprise wide application design standards are maintained

Collaborating with other stakeholders to ensure the architecture is aligned with business requirements

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Salary for Applications Architect

113500 - 185250

25th percentile

113500

The candidate is new to the role and building the needed skills, experience and autonomy.

50th percentile

149500

The candidate has the experience to perform core responsibilities without direct supervision and is comfortable with the role’s processes and subject matter.

75th percentile

185250

The candidate delivers value beyond the stated job duties, has advanced qualifications and experience, and is ready for the next career level.

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