Enterprise Architect

📋 Description

• Collaborate with clients to make informed strategic decisions that influence their business solutions.

• Develop future state architectures for clients on an enterprise scale.

• Ensure the consistency and integrity of technical designs and features within the enterprise architecture.

• Lead the development team; previous experience as a developer is essential.

• Provide precise estimates for project scopes and timelines for development.

• Oversee backlog management, including creation, maintenance, and planning.

• Engage in client discussions regarding best practices for enterprise web and software applications.

• Share extensive knowledge of platforms, design patterns, and enterprise solution methodologies.

• Mentor junior team members to promote skill development and ensure the success of projects.

• Maintain constructive relationships with all stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated experience as an Enterprise Architect.

• Comprehensive experience as an architect.

• Growth-oriented mindset (open to feedback and dedicated to continuous improvement).

• Outstanding communication skills and the ability to inspire client confidence in delivery capabilities.

• Strong interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation, and negotiation.

• Proven leadership abilities.

• Exceptional analytical and technical skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent planning and organizational capabilities.

• Ability to collaborate with developers in both outsourced and in-house settings.

• At least 7 years of experience in enterprise-scale design and implementation within software development, with in-depth knowledge in at least two of the following technical areas: cloud computing, cloud-native development, application development, and middleware.

• Proven expertise in Azure or AWS; proficiency in both is highly beneficial.

• Familiarity with enterprise patterns and principles (e.g., Microservices, Event-Driven Architecture, Domain-Driven Design, N-Tier Architecture).

• Competency in enterprise architecture, middleware, and data flow diagramming.

• Ability to audit and document existing architectures and ecosystems, identifying gaps, challenges, and opportunities for enhancement.

• Experience and understanding of modern API design patterns and principles.

• Capability to define API specifications (ideally using Swagger).

• Proficiency with enterprise tools such as SQL, Service Bus/Message Queue, Caching, ESB, and ETL.

• Understanding of object-oriented principles (e.g., interfaces, composition, polymorphism).

• Familiarity with various AI tools/models and how they can enhance job responsibilities.

• Preferred experience in consulting or client-facing roles.

• Preferred involvement in open-source projects or public repositories (e.g., GitHub, GitLab).

• Experience in an Enterprise Architect role at a digital or creative agency.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

• 401(k) plan with a company match of up to 4%.

• Opportunities for ongoing learning, mentorship, and professional development.

• Self-managed personal time off.