Applications Architect in Calgary, AB

Applications Architect Job Description

Applications Architects in Canada are responsible for designing, developing, and implementing applications for a company’s computer systems. They need a high level of technical expertise combined with excellent planning, coordination, and communication skills, as well as the ability to work in teams. These professionals must also have experience with relevant development tools and specific application and system architectures and guide the development process from beginning to end. Applications architects oversee the work of the entire IT team and must be appreciative of the needs of the user and translate them into flow charts for programmers to code. These professionals are responsible for ensuring that the final product meets user expectations and company standards.

Typical Applications Architect Duties:

Overseeing the application development team in identifying solution frameworks and high-level designs that align with end-user needs and company goals.

Communicating systems application strategies, roadmaps, and reference architectures to the technical team and executives to improve company capabilities and growth strategy.

Providing documentation, training, and support to the organization to ensure the highest level of application design standards and security.

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Salary for Applications Architect in Calgary, AB

120175 - 193586

25th percentile

120175

The candidate is new to the role and building the needed skills, experience and autonomy.

50th percentile

158318

The candidate has the experience to perform core responsibilities without direct supervision and is comfortable with the role’s processes and subject matter.

75th percentile

193586

The candidate delivers value beyond the stated job duties, has advanced qualifications and experience, and is ready for the next career level.

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