Application Architect

About Us:

Datacor is the leading provider of software solutions, including ERP, CRM, Asset Tracking, Simulation and Formulation, to the process manufacturing space. We are on a mission to better equip the industry with software solutions and move it forward by building thoughtful, intuitive products that solve our customers’ most difficult problems.

We are passionate about serving our customers and helping them use data as a competitive advantage. Our customers make products that extend and sustain lives by sanitizing, fertilizing, beautifying, cleaning, and recycling the world we live in. We at Datacor help our customers make those products you use every day more safely, cost effectively and more efficiently through our technology platforms and applications.

The Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Application Architect to lead the standardization of software development practices, support M&A due diligence, and guide cross-functional teams in adopting modern technologies. This role is critical in shaping scalable, secure, and maintainable application architectures across diverse platforms and teams.

Responsibilities:

Architecture & Standards

• Define and enforce software development best practices, coding standards, and architectural guidelines across teams.
• Develop reusable frameworks and patterns to promote consistency and scalability.
• Lead design reviews and provide architectural oversight for new and existing applications.

M&A Due Diligence

• Participate in technical assessments during mergers and acquisitions.
• Evaluate application portfolios, integration complexity, and scalability risks.
• Provide recommendations for rationalization, modernization, or consolidation.

Technology Leadership

• Introduce and educate teams on emerging technologies, tools, and frameworks.
• Evaluate and recommend technology stacks based on business needs and technical fit.
• Serve as a thought leader in cloud-native architecture, microservices, and DevOps practices.

Cross-Team Collaboration

• Work closely with product, engineering, QA, and infrastructure teams using varied technology stacks (VB, Java, .Net, SQL, ASP, etc) .
• Facilitate design discussions and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture goals.
• Act as a bridge between business requirements and technical implementation.

Quality & Performance

• Ensure applications meet non-functional requirements such as performance, scalability, security, and maintainability.
• Support QA automation strategies and CI/CD pipeline integration.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in software development and architecture.
• Proven experience in designing enterprise-grade applications across multiple platforms.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS and Azure), containerization, and API design.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Prior experience working with ERP systems is a strong plus.