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NAC Architecture

Architect

Columbus, OH

$81K - $100K/yr

Salary: Architect I - $71,700 - 83,000, Architect II - $81,000 - 100,000 Who We're Looking For Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of architectural design? Do you thrive on bold ideas ...

NAC Architecture

Architect

Columbus, OH · On-site

$81K - $100K/yr

Salary: Architect I - $71,700 - 83,000, Architect II - $81,000 - 100,000 Who We're Looking For Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of architectural design? Do you thrive on bold ideas ...

NAC Architecture

Architect

Los Angeles, CA

$92K - $112K/yr

Salary: Architect I - $ 80,000 - 93,000, Architect II - $92,000 - 112,000 Who We're Looking For Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of architectural design? Do you thrive on bold ideas ...

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Director of Architecture

Irving, TX

$150K - $200K/yr

Exceptional Benefits - Competitive base salary starting at $150,000 and upward , annual performance ... Qualifications * Licensed Architect (RA) with at least 10 years of experience in healthcare ...

HMC Architects

Project Architect

Portland, OR · Hybrid

$85.07K - $127.28K/yr

Who We Are Bassetti/HMC Architects is an employee-owned design firm with an inherent desire to make ... The salary range for this position is $85,065 - $127,281 The actual offered salary for this ...

The Reserves Network Inc

Architect

Omaha, NE

$120K - $160K/yr

Architect | $ 120,000-160,000 | Monday-Friday/On-site / Direct Hire What Matters Most * Competitive ... The base salary range for this position is $120,000-160,000, excluding benefits, bonuses, or other ...

Narofsky Architecture and Design PC

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Architect

New York, NY · On-site

Intermediate Architectural Designer Narofsky Architecture and Design are architects and interior ... Please send a cover letter with salary requirements, resume, professional references, and samples ...

19six Architects

Project Architect

Santa Barbara, CA · On-site

Salary: $90k - $150k/yr Salary DOE Originally founded in Santa Barbara in 1906, our firm is one of California's most established and enduring architectural firms, rooted in serving clients within the ...

Narofsky Architecture and Design PC

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Architect

New York, NY · On-site

Intermediate Architectural Designer Narofsky Architecture and Design are architects and interior ... Please send a cover letter with salary requirements, resume, professional references, and samples ...

ZGF Architects

Entry-Level Architect

Seattle, WA · On-site

$63.79K - $74.42K/yr

Base Salary Range: $63,790/yr - $74,417/yr Benefits ZGF Employees Enjoy Medical, Dental and Vision ... ZGF Architects is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. As an equal ...

ZGF Architects

Entry-Level Architect

Seattle, WA · On-site

$63.79K - $74.42K/yr

Base Salary Range: $63,790/yr - $74,417/yr Benefits ZGF Employees Enjoy Medical, Dental and Vision ... ZGF Architects is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. As an equal ...

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How much do architect salaries jobs pay per year?

As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for architect salaries in the United States is $128,756.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $91,000.00 and $166,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Senior architects, especially those specializing in commercial, healthcare, or high-end residential projects, tend to earn the highest salaries. Architects with extensive experience, advanced certifications, and strong project management skills typically command higher pay, particularly in large firms or urban markets.

What is the difference between Architect Salaries vs Civil Engineer Salaries?

AspectArchitect SalariesCivil Engineer Salaries
Required CredentialsProfessional degree in architecture, licensing examBachelor's or master's in civil engineering, PE license
Work EnvironmentDesign studios, client meetings, construction sitesConstruction sites, design offices, project management
Industry UsageArchitecture firms, design consultanciesConstruction, infrastructure, consulting firms

Architect salaries and civil engineer salaries share similar educational requirements and work environments, but differ in focus areas. Architects primarily design buildings and oversee aesthetic aspects, while civil engineers focus on infrastructure and structural integrity. Both roles are vital in construction projects, but salary ranges vary based on specialization and experience.

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Executive Director, Application Architecture

Executive Director, Application Architecture

Request Technology, LLC

Chicago, IL • Hybrid

Other

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Executive Director, Application Architecture

Salary: Open + Bonus

Location: Chicago, IL

Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote

Qualifications

  • Bachelor s degree
  • Demonstrated experience defining and enforcing application architecture standards at organizational scale across complex, multi-system portfolios
  • Deep hands-on background in application architecture APIs, integration patterns, distributed systems, event-driven architecture, and microservices
  • Experience with both legacy/brownfield modernization and greenfield cloud-native development
  • Strong working knowledge of CI/CD, automated testing, and quality gate enforcement as architecture concerns
  • Ability to lead through influence as well as authority building alignment across Engineering, Security, QA, and Governance without losing the ability to make hard calls
  • Excellent communication skills able to represent architecture decisions to executive leadership and translate strategy into actionable standards for development teams
  • Hands-on experience with Java, Kafka, Kubernetes, and cloud-native architectures on AWS or equivalent
  • Experience with scaled agile frameworks (SAFe) in large enterprise delivery programs
  • Familiarity with AI-assisted development practices and their implications for architecture and standards

Responsibilities

  • Lead, develop, and set direction for a team of application architects, each retaining individual domain focus across clearing, risk, data, APIs, and integrations
  • Establish and enforce architecture standards across applications, integration patterns, API design, tech stack selection, and software design patterns
  • Enforce design patterns and architectural guardrails across teams delivering on both legacy and greenfield systems
  • Establish non-functional requirements standards: performance, scalability, fault tolerance, observability as first-class architecture concerns
  • Coordinate with Platform Architecture to ensure application designs reflect infrastructure reality and operational constraints
  • Serve as the primary architecture partner to Engineering, Product, Financial Risk Management, and Quantitative Risk Management
  • Collaborate with Security, QA, and Governance/Risk to ensure architectural decisions satisfy regulatory requirements including Regulation SCI and CPMI-IOSCO principles
  • Conduct architecture and design reviews with enough rigor to catch problems before they reach production
  • Manage and develop a team

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