Application Architect

Primerica•GA Remote Work, GA

7d•$160,000 - $170,000•Remote

About The Position

The Application Architect is responsible for translating business requirements into technical design specifications for applications. They work directly with development teams to implement those designs and deliver the solutions into production. They are responsible for communicating department standards and best-practices and ensuring they are reflected in the applications. This role is 100% remote and requires working Eastern Time hours. The salary range for this role is $160k - $170k. This role is not eligible for sponsorship. The Application Architect is an experienced IBM Mainframe developer that designs, documents, programs and supports Agency Compensation applications that process commission calculations and payments for financial product sales. The Agency Compensation applications interface with Web Applications. The Application Architect designs, modifies and develops systems using advanced techniques. These techniques include the ability to analyze current systems to resolve new and/or existing problems. This position evaluates technical feasibility of proposed system solution, prepares project proposals and develops/modifies systems to meet the business need. They will also act as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead or direct the work of other developers/projects.

Requirements

Bachelors’ Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science or equivalent experience
Minimum 10 years programming and analysis or IT experience
Participation in major system projects with proficiency in at least one development discipline/platform
Experience in project life cycle phases including analysis, design, programming and implementation
Highly competent in processes involved in systems analysis and use of appropriate tools for resolution. Including understanding design factors, system capacities, hardware and software requirements, coding, testing, and debugging programs.
Excellent verbal and communication skills.
Excels in ability to multi-task and stay organized in a dynamic work environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with subordinates, peers and management.
Highly proficient in COBOL, DB2, CICS, and JCL in a z/OS environment
Proficient in establishing CICS table entries for new programs, transactions and files
Excellent organization, verbal and written communications skills
Advanced interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision

Nice To Haves

Experience in Assembler Language is preferred

Responsibilities

Designs, documents, programs and supports Agency Compensation applications that process commission calculations and payments for financial product sales.
Designs, modifies and develops systems using advanced techniques.
Analyzes current systems to resolve new and/or existing problems.
Evaluates technical feasibility of proposed system solutions.
Prepares project proposals.
Develops/modifies systems to meet the business need.
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
May lead or direct the work of other developers/projects.