Application Architect
Location: Atlanta, GA
Job Type: Contract
Company: IDR
Category: Development and Architecture
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Application Architect Position OverviewIDR is seeking an experienced Application Architect for a full-time opportunity with one of our top clients in Atlanta, GA. As an Application Architect, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and deploying scalable, secure, and resilient multi-brand e-commerce platforms. This position is ideal for candidates who have a strong background in enterprise architecture and are adept at leading technical teams to deliver robust digital solutions. Working as an Application Architect in Atlanta, GA, provides a vibrant professional environment with access to a thriving technology community and numerous opportunities for professional growth.
Key Responsibilities- Design and own the technical architecture for a multi-brand e-commerce platform, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security across multiple Azure regions using blue/green deployment models.
- Define and document comprehensive architecture blueprints, including both high-level and detailed designs for cloud infrastructure, web applications, backend services, caching strategies, and content delivery network (CDN) layers.
- Architect and oversee the integration of critical technologies such as Microsoft Azure, Cloudflare, ReactJS, Java/Spring Boot Microservices, and Azure Redis, ensuring seamless operation and performance optimization.
- Establish and implement blue/green and canary release strategies, along with active-active or active-passive architectures, and disaster recovery setups across different regions.
- Lead and participate in design reviews to optimize platform scale, response times, SEO readiness, and ensure compliance with standards such as PCI and SOC2.
- Serve as the technical lead and mentor for engineering teams, working closely with DevOps, Product Owners, Quality Assurance, and User Experience teams to maintain architectural integrity and achieve business objectives.
- Collaborate onsite in Atlanta, GA, with cross-functional teams and client stakeholders to translate business goals into innovative and scalable technical solutions.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in enterprise architecture, including hands-on software development.
- Proven track record in designing and implementing e-commerce platforms, with preference for experience in multi-brand or white-label architectures.
- At least 5 years of experience with Microsoft Azure architecture and service deployment, with a focus on multi-region resiliency.
- Advanced expertise in ReactJS, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture.
- Strong background in Cloudflare configuration, Redis caching patterns, and web performance tuning.
- Demonstrated experience with CI/CD pipelines, especially blue/green deployment methodologies.
- In-depth knowledge of SEO, accessibility standards, page speed optimization, and mobile-first design principles.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage relationships with various stakeholders.
- Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Opportunity to work for an industry-leading organization with a collaborative and team-oriented culture.
- Access to career growth and development within a supportive environment recognized for excellence in staffing solutions.
- Benefit from over 25 years of proven industry experience and an Employee Stock Ownership Program.
- Work in Atlanta, GA, a city known for its dynamic business landscape and diverse professional opportunities.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. IDR is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, we invite employees to voluntarily self-identify their race or ethnicity, gender, and veteran status (if applicable). Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement. You may access this form here.