Application Architect

AAA-The Auto Club Group•MI-Admin Office Building (AOB), MI

3d•$120,000 - $135,000•Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field or an equivalent level of work 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
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

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.
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
complex application design
database design
complex systems integration
troubleshooting and resolving problems of high complexity in a test or production environment
Developing/maintaining mobile applications or websites
Database Administration
Designing, developing, implementing, or supporting DB2 databases.
Working with UNIX (AIX and Linux) operating systems as the supporting database environment.

Benefits

PTO, paid sick leave
Medical plans with multiple coverage options, including HSA eligibility.
Prescription drug coverage.
Dental and vision benefits.
Employee Assistance Program (confidential support services).
Company-paid basic life insurance.
Optional supplemental life insurance and dependent coverage.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Critical illness, accident, and pet insurance options.
401(k) plan
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options.
Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrual-based, increases with tenure, eligible at 90 days of employment.
10 company-paid holidays annually, in addition to 1 mental health day, 2 floating holidays and 1 volunteer day.
Paid leave programs, including parental, bereavement, jury duty, and military leave.
Tuition assistance (up to $5,250 annually; 80% covered by ACG).
Professional certification support with 100% reimbursement for eligible programs.
Opportunities for career development and advancement.
Complimentary AAA membership with roadside assistance and travel discounts.
Adoption assistance program.