Senior Applications Architect

American Institutes for Research

. Design, develop, and implement secure, scalable, data-driven applications using modern software development frameworks, APIs, cloud technologies, and enterprise data platforms .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing secure, scalable data-driven applications and enterprise data platforms, with a strong focus on data architecture, integration, and analytics. Proficient in leading multidisciplinary teams and mentoring technical staff while applying modern software development methodologies.

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Data ArchitecturePalantir FoundryCloud TechnologiesSoftware EngineeringAgile Development

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Hard Skills

ReactTypeScriptPythonSQLREST APIsETL/ELT ProcessesData ModelingApplication DevelopmentIntegration PatternsAnalytics Solutions

Soft Skills

CommunicationStakeholder EngagementOrganizational SkillsProject ManagementMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Cloud-Based SolutionsEnterprise Data PlatformsAPIsData PipelinesOntology Models

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s Degree in Related FieldNational Background Investigation Services Clearance

Industry Keywords

Data GovernanceData QualitySystems ThinkingTechnical Problem-SolvingIntegrated Technology Solutions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudETLPythonReactSDLCSQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and implement secure, scalable, data-driven applications using modern software development frameworks, APIs, cloud technologies, and enterprise data platforms
Architect integrated solutions spanning source data ingestion, transformation, data modeling, analytics, and user-facing applications
Develop reusable relational, semantic, and ontology-based data models
Integrate and harmonize data from multiple sources and establish data quality, governance, and traceability
Contribute directly to application development, integration, testing, debugging, and performance optimization using React, TypeScript, Python, SQL, and REST APIs
Design reusable technical components, integration patterns, and reference architectures
Translate research, program, and operational requirements into applications, analytics, and decision-support workflows
Incorporate platform-native automation and AI/ML capabilities where appropriate
Design and implement Palantir Foundry/Vantage solutions, including data pipelines, ontology models, object types, relationships, actions, permissions, and Workshop applications
Lead technical architecture and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across systems, data pipelines, applications, and infrastructure
Mentor technical staff and contribute to reusable architectures, standards, and implementation patterns

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Engineering, Public Health, Public Policy, or a related field with at least seven years of relevant experience; or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field with at least ten years of relevant experience
Demonstrated experience designing, architecting, and implementing enterprise-scale applications, data platforms, and integrated technology solutions
Experience developing and deploying secure, scalable software applications, system integrations, and cloud-based solutions
Experience designing and implementing data architectures, data models, ETL/ELT processes, APIs, and analytics solutions
Experience working across multidisciplinary teams to deliver technology solutions supporting business, operational, research, or analytical objectives
Experience applying SDLC methodologies, including Agile development practices
Experience with modern software engineering technologies and frameworks, application development, database technologies, and enterprise platforms
Experience with Palantir Foundry, including data integration, ontology design, application development, and analytics capabilities
Strong solution architecture, systems-thinking, software engineering, technical problem-solving, data architecture, and data modeling skills
Strong understanding of cloud technologies, APIs, enterprise data platforms, and modern application development frameworks
Ability to translate complex business, operational, and research requirements into intuitive applications, analytics, and decision-support solutions
Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, organizational, and project management skills
Ability to mentor technical staff and promote best practices
Open to U.S. citizens only
Upon hire, required to obtain clearance through the National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) system
Selected candidates must undergo reference and background checks and adhere to child safeguarding standards

Benefits

Comp & perks

AIR’s Total Rewards Program
Occasional travel for meetings, training sessions, and conferences
Remote work flexibility within the United States or work from a U.S. office location
Equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer
Reasonable accommodation during the employment process
Drug-free work environment