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About this PositionThe Application Architect is responsible for translating business requirements into technical design specifications for applications. They work directly with development teams to implement those designs and deliver the solutions into production. They are responsible for communicating department standards and best-practices and ensuring they are reflected in the applications.This role is 100% remote and requires working Eastern Time hours.
The salary range for this role is $160k - $170k.
This role is not eligible for sponsorship.Responsibilities & Qualifications
About this Position
The Application Architect is an experienced IBM Mainframe developer that designs, documents, programs and supports Agency Compensation applications that process commission calculations and payments for financial product sales. The Agency Compensation applications interface with Web Applications.
The Application Architect designs, modifies and develops systems using advanced techniques. These techniques include the ability to analyze current systems to resolve new and/or existing problems. This position evaluates technical feasibility of proposed system solution, prepares project proposals and develops/modifies systems to meet the business need. They will also act as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead or direct the work of other developers/projects.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors’ Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science or equivalent experience
- Minimum 10 years programming and analysis or IT experience
- Participation in major system projects with proficiency in at least one development discipline/platform
- Experience in project life cycle phases including analysis, design, programming and implementation
Essential Skills:
- Highly competent in processes involved in systems analysis and use of appropriate tools for resolution. Including understanding design factors, system capacities, hardware and software requirements, coding, testing, and debugging programs.
- Excellent verbal and communication skills.
- Excels in ability to multi-task and stay organized in a dynamic work environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with subordinates, peers and management.
Required Skills:
- Highly proficient in COBOL, DB2, CICS, and JCL in a z/OS environment
- Proficient in establishing CICS table entries for new programs, transactions and files
- Experience in Assembler Language is preferred
- Experience in project life cycle phases including analysis, design, programming and implementation
- Excellent organization, verbal and written communications skills
- Advanced interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision
FLSA status:
This position is exempt (not eligible for overtime pay):
Day one health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) Plan with competitive employer match
Vacation, sick, holiday and volunteer time off
Life and disability insurance
Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
Professional development
Tuition reimbursement
Company-sponsored social and philanthropy events
It has been and will continue to be the policy of Primerica, Inc., and its subsidiaries to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, color, religious creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy, ancestry, military service or veteran status, genetic or carrier status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
At Primerica, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission – creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our people are not only respected as individuals, but also truly valued for their unique perspectives.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science or equivalent experience
- Minimum 10 years programming and analysis or IT experience
- Participation in major system projects with proficiency in at least one development discipline/platform
- Experience in project life cycle phases including analysis, design, programming and implementation
- Highly proficient in COBOL, DB2, CICS, and JCL in a z/OS environment
- Proficient in establishing CICS table entries for new programs, transactions and files
- Experience in Assembler Language
- Excellent organization, verbal and written communications skills
- Advanced interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision
Primerica Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Pay can scale significantly for individuals who consistently produce, creating meaningful upside versus a fixed-salary model. The commission-based structure is framed as an entrepreneurial opportunity that some people value for flexibility and self-directed earnings potential.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are presented as part of the corporate employee package, alongside life and disability insurance. This reads as a conventional, well-rounded baseline for eligible W-2 staff.
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Retirement Support — Retirement plans with an employer match are described for corporate employees. This adds longer-term value beyond cash compensation for roles that qualify.
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What We Do
Primerica is a leading financial services company in North America, with more than 2,000 corporate employees who support more than 129,000 licensed independent representatives providing financial education and offering financial products and services to their clients. Primerica has been operating for more than 40 years and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol "PRI." Primerica’s focus is on serving the needs of middle-income consumers by providing products such as term life insurance, mutual funds, annuities, and more. In addition to the products and services we offer, Primerica also offers entrepreneurial-minded individuals the opportunity to build their own financial services business. More information about Primerica's Business Opportunity can be found on www.primericabusinessopportunity.com. Headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, Primerica operates throughout the U.S., Canada, and the territories of Puerto Rico and Guam. We believe financial security should be possible for everyone, so we strive to meet families where they are today and help them be better prepared for their future.
