Full-Time

Staff Architect

Deadline 6/23/27
Applied Systems, Inc.

Applied Systems, Inc.

1,001-5,000 employees

Cloud software for insurance agencies

Compensation Overview

$60k - $175k/yr

+ Bonus + Commission

Lewisville, TX, USA

Remote

Residency in North America required; remote work allowed.

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure (1)
Required Skills
Claude
Kubernetes
Agile
JavaScript
NoSQL
ASP.NET
SQL
Docker
.NET
Microservices
C#
AWS
OpenAPI
AngularJS
HTML/CSS
Google Cloud Platform

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Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Experience designing and building large, cloud-ready, highly scalable, and distributed software
  • Experience developing enterprise web services and APIs using ASP.NET Web API & .NET Core
  • Knowledge of web application development in C#, ASP.NET MVC, HTML5, JavaScript, Angular
  • Understanding of relational, No-SQL and columnar structures
  • Experience supporting cloud native development in AWS or Google Cloud Platform
  • Experience with Claude Code, Github CoPilot and other AI development tools
  • Practical experience building services for high volume, fault tolerance, reliability, and asynchronous design patterns
  • Experience with API design and development along with OpenAPI specifications
  • Experience in microservices development with containerization and orchestration technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and think creatively to identify solutions
  • Experience assessing the downstream impact of design decisions across complex product ecosystems, including new product areas and existing product areas
  • Track record of success working across business units to refine and breakdown requirements into actionable development stories
  • Experience with the Agile Scrum or Kanban methodologies
Responsibilities
  • Provide architectural guidance across complex development projects and recommend ways to improve reliability, efficiency, and quality
  • Collaborate with peers and engineers to ensure the application design aligns with the broader architecture blueprint
  • Utilize advanced knowledge of system flows and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation
  • Present in-depth analysis to describe current state, define plans and develop innovative solutions
  • Develop proofs of concept to demonstrate efficacy of proposed solutions
  • Champion architectural standards by identifying concerns and steps for addressing issues with scalability, data integrity, and security
  • Evaluate and recommend software technologies fit to purpose
  • Create technical documentation representing the application architecture, design steps, engineering best practices, integration processes, and testing procedures
  • Provide technical feedback in code reviews to ensure consistent quality
  • Contribute to product design meetings to ensure clear technical direction
  • Provide guidance through mentorship programs and collaborate with leaders to support ongoing development of skills and knowledge across the team
Desired Qualifications
  • None
Applied Systems, Inc.

Applied Systems, Inc.

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Applied Systems provides software and technology for the insurance industry. It focuses on cloud-based solutions that help insurance agencies and brokers manage their business, including workflows, policy administration, and customer data. The product works by delivering software-as-a-service through a modern cloud platform, enabling digitization, automation, and integration with partners to streamline processes for insurers and agents. Compared with competitors, Applied Systems emphasizes a long history (40+ years) combined with a cloud-first approach and broad ecosystem partnerships to drive efficiency and growth for agencies and brokers. The company’s goal is to help insurance professionals succeed by simplifying complex workflows, enabling faster decision-making, and expanding opportunities through connected, automated software and partnerships.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$2.5B

Headquarters

University Park, Illinois

Founded

1980

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Travelers partnership launched July 2026 delivers quotes without agency-initiated remarketing via Epic.
  • BrokerCentral and Movo integrations expand personal lines access through real-time EDI trading.
  • CEO Blackwell's September 2026 transition prioritizes AI modernization and core management system upgrades.

What critics are saying

  • Agentic AI bypasses agency remarketing, eroding Epic's gateway role in 6–12 months.
  • Direct carrier-to-underwriter routing reduces broker margins and agency engagement on renewals.
  • UK Epic withdrawal and CEO Needs' exit signal European exit, enabling rivals to capture brokers.

What makes Applied Systems, Inc. unique

  • Applied Epic is the leading agency management system with 40+ years of insurance industry presence.
  • Cytora acquisition enables agentic AI to deliver submissionless renewal quotes directly into Epic.
  • Applied Rating Hub consolidates 30+ insurers and 100+ products into one personal lines access point.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

12%

1 year growth

12%

2 year growth

12%
Insurance Age
Mar 9th, 2026
BrokerCentral integrates with Applied for PL access

BrokerCentral integrates with Applied for PL access. * * By Rosie Simms * 09 Mar 2026 * Indicative reading time: 2 minutes BrokerCentral has selected Applied Rating Hub to provide access to a panel of insurer and MGA personal lines schemes for full-cycle EDI trading. BrokerCentral supplies a broker-focused policy administration system that combines CRM, broker management, and policy administration capabilities in a single platform designed to streamline operations. Applied Systems detailed the partnership will mean brokers can now access a wider range of coverage options from a central platform. The collaboration between Applied and BrokerCentral creates greater connectivity across the industry, bringing more brokers and insurers together for scalable Show password You may also like. * 24 FEB 2026 * 4 MAR 2026 * 27 JAN 2026 * 9 FEB 2026 * 2 MAR 2026 * 09 Mar 2026 * 06 Mar 2026

Yahoo Finance
Mar 9th, 2026
BrokerCentral integrates Applied Rating Hub for expanded personal lines access

BrokerCentral has integrated with Applied Rating Hub to provide its brokers with seamless access to personal lines insurance schemes from multiple insurers and MGAs. The integration will enable real-time risk data exchange and automate quote, bind, renew and mid-term adjustment workflows. The project will initially focus on motor insurance, including niche markets such as taxi and motorhome cover, before expanding into household insurance. BrokerCentral's open API architecture connects to Applied Rating Hub's marketplace of over 30 personal lines insurers and MGAs offering more than 100 products. The integration eliminates the need for brokers to manage multiple direct insurer connections, reducing operational complexity whilst maintaining broad product choice. Applied Rating Hub's one-to-many model enables full-cycle electronic data interchange trading across the UK insurance industry.

Insurance Age
Feb 24th, 2026
Movo picks Applied for personal lines panel on Quote Portal

Movo picks Applied for personal lines panel on Quote Portal. Movo Partnership has teamed up with Applied Systems to power its Quote Portal providing network brokers access to insurer and MGA personal lines schemes for full-cycle EDI trading. B2B marketplace Quote Portal was rolled out in April 2023 initially to group brokers and appointed representatives with plans to go wider into the market. The launch came after Movo bought 50% of insurtech Durrell in 2022. Applied Rating Hub consolidates dozens of insurer connection points down to one access point for personal lines rating, delivered in this case through Quote Portal, making it easy to find the right product for their client's specific risk.Matt Wellman, senior director of

The Tech Outlook
Jan 28th, 2026
Applied Systems Honored in Multiple Best Workplace Awards

Applied Systems honored in multiple Best workplace awards. Chicago, IL., Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Applied Systems(R) today announced it has received multiple recognitions for workplace excellence to kick off 2026. Built In included Applied in its Best Places to Work in 2026 list, a data-driven program celebrating companies whose benefits and compensation set the standard for today's workforce. The annual list spotlights tech companies of all sizes across the U.S. that offer exceptional total rewards packages, highlighting the innovative workspaces and employee-centric programs that set them apart. As part of this recognition, Applied secured impressive rankings on two of Built In's lists, including: 100 Best Large Companies (1,000+ employees): * Dallas: #19 * Atlanta: #23 * Chicago: #51 Built In selects its Best Places to Work winners using an algorithm that analyzes company data on compensation, benefits, remote work, DEI initiatives, and other cultural factors, reflecting the benefits most valued by tech professionals in the workplace. Additionally,Newsweek included Applied on America's Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging, and Community 2026, one of America's largest independent employee studies evaluating U.S. employers with more than 1,000 employees based on their performance across metrics that matter most to women, minorities and diverse demographic groups. "Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and earning recognition from both Built In and Newsweek is a testament of this philosophy," said Bridget Penney, chief people officer, Applied Systems. "We are committed to creating an environment where our team members feel valued and supported, and where they have the opportunity to do meaningful work and build banner careers." The Applied products and logos are trademarks of Applied Systems, Inc., registered in the U.S. About Applied Systems Applied Systems is the leading global provider of cloud-based software that powers the business of insurance. Recognized as a pioneer in insurance automation and the innovation leader, Applied is the world's largest provider of agency and brokerage management systems, serving customers throughout the United States, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, and the United Kingdom. By automating the insurance lifecycle, Applied's people and products enable millions of people around the world to safeguard and protect what matters most. Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. TheTechOutlook.com takes no editorial responsibility for the same.

Cambridge Innovation Capital
Sep 10th, 2025
Portfolio company Cytora has been acquired by global cloud-based software provider, Applied Systems

Cambridge Innovation Capital (CIC), the VC firm investing in the UK's highest-potential deep tech and life sciences companies, announces that its portfolio company Cytora, the leading digital risk processing platform for the insurance industry, has been acquired by global cloud-based software provider, Applied Systems.