Senior Architect

The Senior Architect is responsible for defining and leading the organization's technology architecture strategy, ensuring alignment between business objectives and technical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design AI systems, enterprise architectures, and technical solutions aligned with long-term business objectives.
• Lead architecture and design of shared software frameworks, platforms, and components.
• Partner with business leaders, technology teams, and project managers to align technology initiatives with organizational strategy.
• Evaluate, select, and implement emerging technologies and architectural solutions.
• Develop and maintain enterprise architecture standards, best practices, governance frameworks, and design principles.
• Analyze and validate technology architectures, balancing business requirements, cost considerations, and technical capabilities.
• Lead complex technical projects and provide architectural oversight across multiple initiatives.
• Serve as a technical domain expert and advisor on application and infrastructure development.
• Drive innovation by identifying transformational technology opportunities and communicating their business impact.
• Participate in due diligence activities related to mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
• Provide architectural leadership for technology strategy, roadmaps, and investment decisions.
• Mentor architects, engineers, and technical teams while promoting knowledge sharing and technical excellence.
• Identify and resolve complex technical challenges through a holistic, cross-functional approach.
• Create and deliver technical presentations, white papers, training materials, and executive communications.
• Stay current on technology trends, competitive threats, market developments, and customer needs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• Extensive experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, or technology leadership roles.
• Deep knowledge of software architecture, infrastructure architecture, cloud technologies, and system integration.
• Proven ability to design and implement complex, scalable enterprise systems.
• Strong experience with architecture governance, technology standards, and best practices.
• Demonstrated expertise in evaluating and adopting emerging technologies.
• Experience leading cross-functional technical teams and managing complex projects.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate technical concepts into business outcomes.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience influencing senior leadership and driving strategic technology initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master's or equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
• Experience with AI, machine learning, and data-driven architecture solutions.
• Experience in technology due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, or divestitures.
• Industry-recognized architecture or cloud certifications (e.g., TOGAF, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Experience managing architecture teams or leading enterprise-wide transformation programs.
• Experience developing technical patents, architectural standards, or published technical thought leadership.
• Proven track record of driving large-scale modernization, innovation, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Recognition as an industry expert through speaking engagements, publications, or professional contributions.

What's in it For You?

• Hybrid Work Model: We've adopted a flexible hybrid working environment for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected.
• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset.
• Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow's challenges and deliver real-world solutions.
• Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• Culture: Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more.
• Social Impact: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute.