Principal Application Architect - Customer/1 & FCP (C / Unix SME)

Location: Remote Duration: 10 months CTG is seeking a highly experienced Principal Application Architect / SME to lead and support enterprise Customer/1 and Foundation (FCP) platforms. This role is ideal for a hands-on architect with deep C and UNIX expertise who thrives in mission-critical, high-availability environments. Key Responsibilities: Act as technical lead and SME for Customer Service Systems (CSS), Customer/1, and FCP Design, enhance, and support large-scale applications using C and UNIX shell scripting Lead architecture decisions, troubleshooting, and performance optimization Support AIX environments, including OS migrations, upgrades, and system hardening Collaborate directly with customers and stakeholders to ensure stability and alignment with business goals Required Skills & Experience: 15+ years in application architecture or enterprise platform engineering Strong hands-on expertise with Customer/1 and Foundation (FCP) Advanced C programming and UNIX shell scripting (Bash/Korn) Extensive experience with AIX servers and production-critical systems Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills Nice to Have: PuTTY, WinSCP, Foundation design tools GitHub or similar source control platforms Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required. CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role. To Apply: To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. For additional information, please contact Rebecca Olan at [email protected]. Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you! The expected base salary for this position ranges from $185,000 to $200,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. In addition to salary, a competitive benefit package is also offered. About CTG CTG, a Cegeka company, is at the forefront of digital transformation, providing IT and business solutions that accelerate project momentum and deliver desired value. Over nearly 60 years, we have earned a reputation as a faster and more reliable, results-driven partner. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. CTG leverages the expertise of over 9,000 team members in 19 countries to provide innovative solutions. Together, we operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working in close cooperation with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries. For more information, visit www.ctg.com. Our culture is a direct result of the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. In other words, our people define our culture. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. Part of our mission is to cultivate a workplace that attracts and develops the best people. CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws. CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job