Lead Architect

The Solution Architect plays a role in establishing architectural vision and direction, architects solutions, provides advice and guidance, monitors emerging technologies, and assists in software and service procurements. Creates solution options and solution architecture, adhering to architectural standards and the technology roadmap, and minimizing technical debt.Designs solutions that involve complex, multi-system integration, possibly across BUs or domains.Drives alignment between Enterprise Architecture, Technical Architecture and business needs.Participates in application rationalization and the development of application architecture roadmaps.Identifies applications and platforms impacted by the solution, the need for new platforms, and drives platform selection.Contributes to backlog of development team.Facilitates large groups of diverse stakeholders to obtain consensus on target solution.Advice & Guidance Provides guidance and oversight, ensures the viability of proposed solutions and provides direction on the appropriate approach to the solution throughout the project.Communicates solution architecture to stakeholders and other technologists.Performs due diligence during potential mergers and acquisitions.Emerging Technology Monitoring Evaluates emerging technologies and the evolution of current technologies to define a future vision roadmap for optimal application of technology to meet business needs.Conducts Proof of Concept for feasibility studies.Minimum Qualifications The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master’s degree and 4 years’ experience; a Ph.D. and 1 year of experience; or 18 years’ experience in a related field.Experience with vendor selection processes and management throughout the project lifecycle.Minimum 6 years of working experience designing, developing, and delivering web application solutionsWorking experience architecting complex, multi-system solutionsWorking experience developing architecture principles and standardsExperience with cloud resiliency conceptsExperience with building cloud applications (Born in the cloud preferred)Experience with continuous improvement/deployment and DevOpsFamiliarity with Spec Driven Development and Agentic driven SDLCPreferred