Application Architect

Join Our Team In 2025, USA Today recognized Primerica as a Top Workplace USA for the fifth year in a row, and Newsweek named Primerica one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity for the second consecutive year. In 2024, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution named Primerica as a Top Workplace for the eleventh consecutive year, and Forbes recognized Primerica as one of America’s Best Employers for Women for the fifth year in a row. In addition, for the tenth time Primerica has been voted a Best Employer by Gwinnett Magazine. Primerica is a great place to work! About this Position The 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): Yes Our Benefits: 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.