Application Architect Buffalo, NY

Application Architect - Buffalo, NY National Fuel Gas Company - 1.8 Williamsville, NY Job Details Full-time $90,000 - $130,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Life insurance Referral program Prescription drug insurance Qualifications Application Integration Computer Science Full-stack development Enterprise software ERP systems Information Systems Solution architecture design Bachelor's degree Integration architecture HRIS Cross-functional team management Full Job Description National Fuel is seeking an Application Architect for an outstanding career opportunity in our Information Technology department at our Williamsville, NY headquarters. National Fuel is proud to have an inclusive workplace where hard work is rewarded and promotion from within is supported. We offer exciting career opportunities for talented and ambitious job seekers and encourage you to apply today.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a senior technical leader responsible for enterprise application and integration architecture.
• Define current‑state and target‑state application architectures across multiple business domains.
• Establish application, integration, and data flow standards to ensure consistency and scalability.
• Guide system integration, platform modernization, and application rationalization efforts.
• Partner with IT leadership, business stakeholders, and vendors to ensure architectural alignment.
• Provide architecture oversight during system implementations, integrations, and data migrations.
• Evaluate applications and platforms to recommend retain, retire, replace, or modernize decisions.
• Document architectural principles, patterns, and roadmaps to support long‑term sustainability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8+ years of full stack development experience as both a developer and technical lead.
• Additional 5+ years of experience in application or solution architecture roles.
• Proven experience leading complex, cross‑functional system implementations and integrations.
• Strong understanding of enterprise application ecosystems (ERP, HRIS, CIS/Billing, integration platforms).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supporting enterprise transformations or mergers.
• Experience in regulated industries such as utilities, energy, or financial services.
• Experience with cloud‑based enterprise platforms and hybrid architectures.
• Strong stakeholder and executive communication skills.

ABOUT NATIONAL FUEL

National Fuel is a diversified energy company headquartered near Buffalo, NY. Our employees continue to be the most important part of our Company and have made us who we are today. We are dedicated to the communities in which we live, work, and have 2,000+ employees in Western NY and Northwest PA. National Fuel is proud to have an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, hard work is rewarded and promotion from within is supported. We offer exciting career opportunities for talented and ambitious job seekers and encourage you to apply today.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The base salary range for this position is $90,000 - $130,000 This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of pay that National Fuel believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job. The specific base pay offered to a successful applicant will be based primarily on relevant professional experience. Other components that may be considered include: individual qualifications, licensures, industry specific experience, education and market demands for specialized skills. The pay range is subject to change at any time based on various internal and external factors. Exempt positions will also be eligible for an Annual Cash Bonus Plan. National Fuel offers a comprehensive benefits package including the following:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Paid Company Holidays
• Dental Coverage
• Parental Leave for Mothers and Fathers
• Vision Coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Life Insurance
• Company Funded Retirement Savings Account
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Charitable Giving Programs

HOW TO APPLY

Any candidate offered a position with National Fuel will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug test. For confidential consideration, please submit your resume and cover letter (preferably in PDF format) by May 29, 2026 , to . Please reference position #26-048NY in the subject line of your email. National Fuel is a proud equal employment opportunity employer. We believe our differences makes us all better, pushing us to look at things differently while enriching our own personal life experiences. That's why we're committed to building a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive work environment. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis

Pay:

$90,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person