Junior Enterprise Architect (Local to Charlotte, NC)

Description:
Ready to drive the future?

As part of the global Bertrandt Group, our team of innovators tackles cutting-edge projects across ADAS, Autonomous Driving, Electric Mobility, and Manufacturing Support, transforming complex issues into sustainable, connected solutions.

With the strength of a global network of over 14,500 colleagues in 50+ locations, Bertrandt US combines deep expertise in Electronics, Product Engineering, Physical, and Production & After Sales. Join us in engineering tomorrow’s mobility today.

General Benefits:

Complete and comprehensive benefits package including Med/Dent/Vision
Employer paid STD/LTD/Life
401k Retirement program
Generous paid vacation/sick/holidays
Creativity encouraged in a fun, friendly work environment

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*This position can be hybrid-remote within general Charlotte area *

*Start date is approximately 6/8/26*

Local candidates only
The Junior Enterprise Architect supports the Enterprise Architecture (EA) function by maintaining the EA repository, enabling governance processes, and assisting senior architects in solution reviews, standards management, and architecture lifecycle activities. This role is ideal for someone early in their architecture career who is methodical, analytical, and eager to learn how enterprise architecture operates in a federated, multi-domain environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. EA Repository Management (LeanIX)

Maintain and update application, interface, and technology fact sheets.
Ensure data quality, completeness, and alignment with EA modeling standards.
Support lifecycle updates (Application and Technology Lifecycles).
Assist with LeanIX workspace governance: tags, subscriptions, permissions, and visibility rules.
Prepare dashboards and reports for EA governance forums.

2. EA & Solution Architecture Governance

Support intake and triage of solution architecture requests.
Coordinate Architecture Review Board (ARB) submissions.
Track compliance with EA standards, patterns, and reference architectures.
Document decisions, waivers, and architectural risks.
Maintain the EA standards catalog and technology reference models.

3. Support for Solution Architects & Domain Architects

Gather architectural inputs for projects.
Maintain reusable templates and documentation standards.
Participate in solution design workshops and capture architectural impacts.
Assist in mapping business capabilities to applications and processes.

4. EA Processes & Lifecycle Management

Support planning cycles (roadmaps, capability assessments).
Maintain the application portfolio, including rationalization initiatives.
Track technology obsolescence and coordinate remediation plans.
Assist with integration catalog updates and interface lifecycle governance.

5. Reporting & Analytics

Prepare EA metrics and KPIs.
Build LeanIX reports for leadership, PMO, and domain teams.
Support portfolio insights for investment planning.

Requirements:
Education

Bachelor’s degree in any of the following:

Computer Science
Information Systems
Engineering

Experience

2–5 years of experience in one or more of:

Software development (full-stack, backend, etc.)
Systems engineering / infrastructure
IT analysis / technical business analysis
Exposure to enterprise-scale IT environments preferred
Coursework, certification, or experience in Enterprise Architecture frameworks (TOGAF preferred)

Technical Knowledge:

Architecture modeling tools exposure (preferred)
Foundational understanding of Application architectures (e.g., microservices, APIs), Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP), Data and integration concepts
Familiarity with SDLC / Agile methodologies and basic system design principles

EEO-Statement:

Bertrandt US is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. We consider all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws