Applications Architect
Description We are looking for an experienced Applications Architect to join our team on a Contract with potential for permanent employment in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, you will lead the development and modernization of scalable infrastructure for a SaaS platform tailored to the financial publishing industry. This position offers the chance to work on high-impact projects, including the migration of legacy systems to cutting-edge microservices architecture. Responsibilities: Design and implement a robust, high-throughput request ingestion layer to handle tokenization and redirect services while ensuring low latency and reliability. Migrate existing workloads into Docker containers and implement autoscaling capabilities using AWS services. Develop and enforce multi-tenant isolation strategies, including per-client database configurations and rate-limiting mechanisms. Replace cron-heavy workflows with event-driven or asynchronous processing solutions, such as queues and background workers. Ensure system resilience to traffic spikes, high database write volumes, and millions of requests through advanced scalability techniques. Establish operational safeguards, including logging, monitoring, kill switches, and cost controls to ensure system reliability and efficiency. Modernize the current production stack by transitioning to stateless request handlers and horizontally scalable architectures. Collaborate with senior developers to transform legacy systems into containerized, autoscaling microservices. Optimize system performance while maintaining high security standards and protecting against abuse and misuse. Implement client-isolated environments to support multi-tenant SaaS architecture. Requirements Proven expertise in designing scalable, high-performance production systems. Strong hands-on experience with AWS technologies, including EC2, RDS, and networking configurations. In-depth knowledge of autoscaling patterns, stateless service design, and high-throughput request handling. Proficiency in Docker for containerization and experience migrating monolithic systems to microservices. Practical understanding of database performance optimization and scaling strategies. Ability to make confident, fast decisions under tight deadlines. Familiarity with ASP.NET and .NET frameworks for application architecture and API development. Pragmatic approach to system design prioritizing reliability and scalability over perfection. Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice. Apply tot his job