Enterprise Architect

Seattle, OR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Role: Enterprise Architect
Location: Seattle WA (Hybrid)

Contract Role

Job Description:

About the Role:

We are looking for an accomplished Enterprise Architect with deep experience in Cloud Architecture Application Rationalization and post portfolio modernization strategy. This role will drive enterprise-level architectural vision lead modernization efforts following rationalization outcomes and ensure that technology landscapes evolve toward a simplified scalable cloud-first target state.

The ideal candidate combines strong architecture leadership hands-on cloud expertise and the ability to influence senior business security and engineering stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

1. Enterprise Architecture Leadership

Define and maintain enterprise-wide architecture standards patterns and target-state blueprints.
Drive architecture governance and ensure alignment to enterprise principles and strategic objectives.
Guide large organizations through technology modernization and digital transformation initiatives.

2. Application Rationalization & Post Rationalization Architecture

Lead application portfolio assessments to identify redundancies risks modernization candidates and investment opportunities.
Develop architecture recommendations post-rationalization including:
- Re-platforming or re-hosting
- Application consolidation
- Retirement or decommissioning
- SaaS adoption
- Refactoring or modernization into cloud-native/microservices
Create migration roadmaps decision frameworks and modernization playbooks.

3. Cloud Architecture & Modernization

Design scalable secure and resilient cloud architectures across AWS/Azure/GCP.
Develop cloud adoption frameworks including landing zones networking IAM data and integration patterns.
Partner with engineering teams to implement cloud-native solutions container platforms and DevOps pipelines.
Provide guidance on modernization approaches such as serverless microservices event-driven design and API-led architectures.

4. Technology Strategy & Roadmaps

Define multi-year transformation roadmaps that support business strategy and improve operational efficiency.
Drive decision-making around build vs. buy SaaS vs. custom and legacy modernization approaches.
Collaborate with product data security and infrastructure teams to define architecture direction.

5. Stakeholder & Governance Management

Engage with senior leadership to communicate technology strategy risks and architectural recommendations.
Support and guide project teams with solution architecture reviews design approvals and risk evaluations.
Work closely with vendors and strategic partners on architecture alignment and platform decisions.

6. Security Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure all architecture designs comply with enterprise security policies regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Collaborate with cybersecurity teams on identity access network segmentation encryption and cloud security posture.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or related field (Masters preferred).
12 20 years of experience in enterprise and solution architecture.
Deep expertise in application rationalization frameworks and post-assessment architecture design.
Hands-on experience with cloud architecture on AWS Azure or GCP.
Strong understanding of APIs microservices messaging event-driven systems and integration patterns.
Experience in defining and implementing enterprise architecture governance processes.
Familiarity with TOGAF Zachman or similar EA frameworks.
Excellent communication analytical and leadership skills.

Thanks & Regards

Vivek Sharma

Account Manager

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Vish Consulting Services Inc

Job Role: Enterprise Architect Location: Seattle WA (Hybrid) Contract Role Job Description: About the Role: We are looking for an accomplished Enterprise Architect with deep experience in Cloud Architecture Application Rationalization and post portfolio modernization strategy. This role will drive...