IAM Governance

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

Cloud Platform Expertise

Deep, hands-on proficiency with AWS , Azure , and Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform)

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

Networking & Security

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

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

Operating Systems & Programming

Strong background in operating systems

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

Scalability & Architecture Design

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

Deep understanding of :

Architecture patterns (microservices, event-driven, layered, domain-driven)

Implementation techniques

Service definition and decomposition

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

Governance & Quality

Experience conducting :

Code reviews

Architecture reviews

Security assessments

Incident response at enterprise scale

Communication & Stakeholder Management

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