Architects
Migration is day one.
What happens on day two?
After the Oracle Forms migration ships, the system needs to grow. New departments request features. Compliance rules change. Integrations multiply. A DEX Architect — hired internally or provided by us — keeps the system evolving at the speed of the business, using the same governed AI builder that powered the migration.
The migration ships. Then what?
Most enterprise migrations end with a handover and a static system. The consulting team leaves. The internal team inherits a codebase they didn't write. Feature requests pile up. Within 12 months the system is as rigid as the one it replaced — just in a different language.
This happens because the migration was treated as a project, not as the start of a continuous delivery capability. The technology changed. The operating model didn't.
Feature requests queue up
Business units need new screens, reports, and workflows. Without a dedicated architect who knows the framework, every request becomes a mini-project.
Integrations multiply
ERP, CRM, data warehouse, compliance reporting — every quarter brings a new system that needs to talk to yours. Ad-hoc integration creates technical debt fast.
The AI builder sits unused
The migration shipped with a governed AI builder that can generate new screens in minutes. But nobody on the team was trained to operate it. The most powerful tool in the stack gathers dust.
A DEX Architect keeps the system growing
A DEX Architect is a specialist who knows the framework, the JSON descriptor architecture, and the AI builder. They translate business requirements into production screens, integrations, and workflows — typically in days, not months. They work inside your organization, either as an embedded team member or as a managed service from DEX Elements.
Hire your own DEX Architect
We train one or two of your engineers on the framework, the AI builder, and the JSON descriptor workflow. They become your internal DEX Architects — able to ship new features, screens, and integrations without waiting for external help. Full autonomy. Ongoing access to our technical support channel for edge cases.
- 2-week training program with hands-on migration and builder exercises
- Certification on the DEX framework and AI builder
- Access to the DEX technical support channel
- Quarterly architecture review with our team
Start with a DEX Architect from us
We embed one of our architects in your organization — part-time or full-time, remote or on-site. They operate as part of your team: attending standups, responding to business requests, shipping features through the AI builder. You get continuous delivery from day one without the hiring lead time.
- Dedicated named architect assigned to your account
- Same-week feature delivery for standard screens and integrations
- Monthly capacity: typically 10–20 new screens or integrations
- Knowledge transfer built in — your team learns by working alongside ours
- Transition to internal architect when your team is ready
What a DEX Architect ships in a typical month
New screens built with the AI builder, from business requirement to production in 1–3 days each.
New integrations connecting the system to ERPs, CRMs, data warehouses, and third-party APIs.
Workflow automations replacing manual processes — approvals, notifications, data pipelines.
Dashboard and reporting modules giving business units real-time visibility into their data.
All of this uses the same JSON descriptor framework and governed AI builder that powered the original migration. Every new screen is auditable, versionable, and compliance-ready by default — no separate review process needed.
The AI builder is the multiplier
Without the AI builder, a new enterprise screen takes a developer 2–5 days. With it, a DEX Architect describes the screen in structured JSON, the AI generates the implementation against the governed framework, and the architect reviews and deploys. Average time: 2–4 hours per screen.
This is why one DEX Architect can replace the output of a 3–5 person development team for internal tool expansion. The framework does the heavy lifting. The architect provides the judgment.
The math: A traditional enterprise development team ships 2–4 screens per sprint (2 weeks). A DEX Architect with the AI builder ships 5–15 screens per month. Same governance. Same compliance. 3–5x the throughput.
Common questions
What skills does a DEX Architect need?
TypeScript proficiency, understanding of REST APIs and relational databases, and familiarity with JSON-based configuration systems. No Oracle Forms experience required. Our 2-week training program covers the DEX-specific workflow, the AI builder, and the descriptor architecture.
How much does an embedded DEX Architect from your team cost?
Pricing depends on capacity (part-time vs full-time) and engagement length. Typical engagements start at a fraction of the cost of hiring a senior full-stack developer, with the advantage of immediate productivity from day one.
Can we start with your architect and transition to internal later?
Yes — that's the most common path. Our architect works alongside your team, and knowledge transfer happens naturally. Most organizations transition to a fully internal architect within 3–6 months.
What if we only need occasional feature additions, not continuous development?
We offer a retainer model for organizations with intermittent needs — a set number of hours per month, used on demand. The architect stays assigned to your account so context is preserved between engagements.
Does this work for organizations that didn't migrate with DEX?
The architect program is designed for systems running on the DEX framework. If your system was built on a different stack, the first step would be assessing whether the DEX framework can be adopted for new feature development alongside the existing codebase.
Start expanding your system this month
Whether you're training your own architect or embedding one of ours, the first new features can ship within weeks of the migration completing.