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# Application Architect I

- **Company:** Computer Services, Inc.
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $66,560.0
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Applications Architecture, Application Lifecycle Management, Architectural Patterns, Information Systems, Database Design, Software Design Documents, Digital Architecture, Industry Standard Architecture, NoSQL, Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Programming Languages
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.builtincolorado.com/job/application-architect-i/10997789?handler=ApplyRedirect

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (Master's preferred).
 * 7-10 years of software development experience.
 * Strong understanding of application design patterns, architectural best practices, and integration approaches.
 * Proficiency in major programming languages, development frameworks, and modern application stacks.
 * Experience with relational and/or NoSQL database design, performance tuning, and data modeling.
 * Familiarity with user experience (UX) considerations and how they influence application design.
 * Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
 * Ability to balance technical constraints with business requirements and user needs.

## Description

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Senior level
Designs and guides application architectures, creates technical specifications and models, and ensures solutions meet enterprise standards for scalability, performance, security, and maintainability. Provides technical direction and mentorship to development teams, collaborates with enterprise and solution architects on integrations, reviews application quality, and evaluates development technologies and frameworks. Requires strong software architecture, database design, integration, documentation, and communication skills.
The summary above was generated by AI, The Application Architect I is responsible for designing and guiding the development of individual applications or application suites. This role works closely with business stakeholders, technical leads, and development teams to ensure application solutions are scalable, maintainable, performant, and aligned with enterprise architecture standards. The Application Architect I contributes to architectural governance and solution quality.
Responsibilities:

 * Design architecture for individual applications or application suites, ensuring alignment with functional and non-functional requirements.
 * Develop technical specifications, design documents, and application models.
 * Ensure application architectures adhere to enterprise architecture principles, technology standards, and security guidelines.
 * Provide technical guidance to development teams throughout the application lifecycle.
 * Collaborate with solution and enterprise architects to ensure appropriate integration with other systems, services, and data sources.
 * Conduct performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability reviews for assigned applications.
 * Research, evaluate, and recommend technologies, frameworks, and tools relevant to application development.
 * Mentor developers on design principles, coding best practices, and architectural patterns.


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