Chief Architect - (CONTRACT)

Client: Confidential

Engagement Type: Contract, 1099 Preferred

Duration: 6 month engagement starting in early August

Rate: Commensurate with experience - details provided on initial call

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: On-site in Salt Lake City, UT

What You’ll Do


Define and evolve the enterprise architecture strategy to support business agility, scalability, and growth
Lead technology strategy, driving modern microservices, event-driven, and SOA-based architecture
Establish and oversee architecture governance, standards, and best practices across the organization
Partner with senior leadership to align technology investments with long-term business objectives
Drive digital transformation initiatives, including modernization, API strategy, data, and automation
Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Infrastructure, and Security to deliver integrated solutionsBuild, mentor, and lead a high-performing architecture team while fostering innovation and accountability

What You’ll Bring


15+ years in technology delivery, including 8+ years in leadership and 5+ years in enterprise architecture
Proven experience defining and executing enterprise-wide technology strategy in complex organizations
Deep expertise in SOA, microservices, API design, and enterprise integration patterns
Strong background in architecture governance, frameworks (e.g., TOGAF), and technology standards
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern distributed systems
Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate complex technical concepts into business valueStrong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with experience managing teams and vendors

Highly Preferred:


Certifications in Enterprise Architecture (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) or Cloud Architecture
Experience with DevOps, CI/CD practices, and agile methodologies.
Familiarity with data governance, security frameworks, and compliance standards.