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# Application Architect

- **Company:** AAA-The Auto Club Group
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $135,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, IBM AIX, Applications Architecture, Unix, Customer Information Control System (CICS), COBOL (Programming Language), Information Systems, Computer Programming, Databases, IBM DB2, Database Design, Linux, IBM Information Management System, Systems Analysis, Mobile Application Software, JAD, Joint Application Design, Lex (Software), Microsoft SQL Server, MVS (OS), Oracle (Applications), Rapid Application Development, Information Technology Security Auditing, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Enterprise Software Applications, Information Technology, Programming Languages
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=56a4d7f5716fabad

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field or an equivalent level of work experience.

Experience:

 * identifying, analyzing, and resolving complex business problems
 * designing, developing, implementing and/or supporting the most complex mainframe and/or distributed information systems
 * architecting or integrating new complex mainframe and/or distributed information systems
 * defining technical and functional requirements for complex applications
 * structured systems analysis, design, programming and testing
 * evaluating and installing purchased vendor application packages
 * providing technical leadership and guidance to project teams, specifically in the areas of design and integration with existing applications
 * software reengineering tools and techniques
 * Enterprise application architecture
 * developing/writing design specifications and technical architecture solutions from business requirements
 * large scale projects

Knowledge and Skills:

 * complex application design
 * database design
 * complex systems integration
 * troubleshooting and resolving problems of high complexity in a test or production environment
 * programming languages (e.g., COBOL, COBOL II)
 * operating systems (e.g. MVS, Windows, UNIX)
 * database management systems (e.g., Oracle, IMS DB, DB2, SQL Server)
 * online communication (e.g., IMS DC, CICS)
 * Joint Application Design (JAD)/Rapid Application Design (RAD) techniques
 * enterprise-wide data and process modeling
 * technology and design standards
 * systems operation practices
 * security and control procedures

Extensive understanding/knowledge of at least one of the following:

 * business processes and/or products/mission critical application systems/mission critical application systems under development/key strategic technology area

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Business Administration or related technology certification preferred.

Application Development

 * Developing/maintaining mobile applications or websites

Database Administration

 * Designing, developing, implementing, or supporting DB2 databases.
 * DB2 version 9.7 or later on a UNIX derivative OS.
 * 24X7 production environment with DB2 databases accessed by web and workstation applications.
 * Working with UNIX (AIX and Linux) operating systems as the supporting database environment.

F LEX WORK IN WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position is currently able to work remotely from a home office location for day-to-day operations unless occasional travel for meetings, collaborative activities, or team building activities is specified by leadership. This is subject to change based on amendments and/or modifications to the ACG Flex Work policy.

## Description

Position Summary: Provides senior technical leadership and expertise across project teams, guiding technical design, development, implementation strategies, and major system enhancements.

 * Translates ACG business strategy and customer needs into technology solutions, ensuring designs align with enterprise IT plans and requirements.
 * Supports governance and operational planning by approving system designs, assisting with security audit controls, and contributing to budget projections and financial monitoring.