Application Architect

AAA

Application Architect leading enterprise application design and integration for AAA’s insurance, travel, and financial services. Supporting mainframe, distributed systems, DB2 databases, and technology governance.

Posted 9/4/2026full-timeRemote • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical leadership, application design, and integration, with a strong focus on DB2 database management and enterprise application architecture. Proficient in translating business strategies into technology solutions while ensuring compliance with governance and operational standards.

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DB2 Database ManagementTechnical LeadershipApplication Design and IntegrationEnterprise Application ArchitectureComplex Systems Integration

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Hard Skills

COBOLDB2UNIXAIXLinuxOracleIMS DBSQL ServerSystems AnalysisSoftware Reengineering

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCommunicationLeadership

Tools & Technologies

MVSWindowsIMS DCCICSJADRAD

Industry Keywords

Application DevelopmentTechnical ArchitectureGovernanceOperational PlanningBudget Projections

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxOracleSQLUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide senior technical leadership and expertise across project teams
Guide technical design, development, implementation strategies, and major system enhancements
Translate ACG business strategy and customer needs into technology solutions
Ensure designs align with enterprise IT plans and requirements
Support governance and operational planning
Approve system designs
Assist with security audit controls
Contribute to budget projections and financial monitoring
Develop and maintain application solutions
Support application development, including mobile applications and websites
Design, develop, implement, and support DB2 databases
Work with DB2 version 9.7 or later on UNIX derivative operating systems
Support 24x7 production environments with DB2 databases accessed by web and workstation applications
Work with UNIX, AIX, and Linux operating systems as database environments
Provide technical leadership and guidance on application design and integration
Develop design specifications and technical architecture solutions from business requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent level of work experience
Experience identifying, analyzing, and resolving complex business problems
Experience designing, developing, implementing, and/or supporting complex mainframe and/or distributed information systems
Experience architecting or integrating complex mainframe and/or distributed information systems
Experience defining technical and functional requirements for complex applications
Experience with structured systems analysis, design, programming, and testing
Experience evaluating and installing purchased vendor application packages
Experience providing technical leadership and guidance to project teams in design and integration with existing applications
Experience with software reengineering tools and techniques
Experience with enterprise application architecture
Experience developing design specifications and technical architecture solutions from business requirements
Experience with large-scale projects
Knowledge of complex application design, database design, and complex systems integration
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve highly complex problems in test or production environments
Knowledge of programming languages such as COBOL and COBOL II
Knowledge of operating systems such as MVS, Windows, and UNIX
Knowledge of database management systems such as Oracle, IMS DB, DB2, and SQL Server
Knowledge of online communication systems such as IMS DC and CICS
Knowledge of Joint Application Design (JAD) and Rapid Application Design (RAD) techniques
Knowledge of enterprise-wide data and process modeling
Knowledge of technology and design standards, systems operation practices, and security and control procedures
Extensive knowledge of at least one business process, product, mission-critical application system, application system under development, or key strategic technology area
Background and drug screening required upon offer
Regular and reliable attendance required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus potential based on performance
Medical plans with multiple coverage options, including HSA eligibility
Prescription drug coverage
Dental and vision benefits
Employee Assistance Program
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
50% company match on employee contributions up to 6% of pay
Additional company contribution of 4% of pay each pay day
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options
Paid Time Off (PTO), increasing with tenure
10 company-paid holidays annually for full-time employees
1 mental health day, 2 floating holidays, and 1 volunteer day for full-time employees
Paid 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
Career development and advancement opportunities
Complimentary AAA membership with roadside assistance and travel discounts
Adoption assistance program
Remote work from a home office for day-to-day operations, subject to policy changes