Application Architect

Role Title: Application Architect Work location: San Antonio, TX Must have skills: Java / J2EE Architect or Cloud Architect with AWS / Google / Oracle o Executes architecture practices and processes by properly creating and maintaining architecture domain documentation, ensuring timely completion of deliverables and suggesting enhancements. o Experience in technology application development and/or infrastructure and operational implementation. o Deep knowledge in a minimum of one technology domain (from an application, infrastructure, operations, scalability, availability, performance, people, process, and tooling perspective). o Understanding and application of technical architecture standards, principles, and policies and knowledge of applicable regulations and risk management practices. Responsibilities: • Act as the primary technical point of contact for onboarding new vendors. • Guide vendors through USAA's architectural processes, standards, and governance requirements. • Partner with Technical Architects to review vendor solution designs, integration patterns, and technical capabilities.. • Document design assessments, onboarding guidance, technical risks, and decisions. • Support architectural reviews, checkpoints, and compliance activities related to vendor onboarding. • Communicate expectations with clarity and professionalism to both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience: • Overall 12+ experience in IT software developement • 3+ years of experience in software engineering, systems engineering, technical analysis, or solution design. • Foundational understanding of architecture principles, including APIs, integration patterns, cloud basics, and security controls. • Experience partnering with technical architects, third party vendors, system integrators, or managed service providers. • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify complex concepts. • Ability to manage multiple onboarding efforts in a structured, process-driven environment.

Created: 2026-03-10