Principal Architect

Role Overview

• Lead technology strategy and architecture engagements, aligning technology investments and solution designs with client business objectives and transformation goals
• Conduct technology due diligence assessments for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, strategic investments, and digital transformation initiatives
• Define and own end-to-end solution architectures across business applications, data, integrations, cloud platforms, AI solutions, and enterprise technology ecosystems
• Develop target-state architecture blueprints, technology roadmaps, reference architectures, and transition strategies to support client transformation programs
• Lead platform evaluation and selection processes, including requirements definition, vendor assessments, proof-of-concepts, architecture reviews, and recommendation development
• Design AI and advanced analytics architectures
• Provide architecture leadership during implementation programs
• Partner with product managers, engineering teams, data specialists, and client stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable and maintainable technical solutions
• Establish architecture governance processes, design standards, decision frameworks, and quality assurance mechanisms across engagements
• Lead architecture reviews and technical design workshops with executive stakeholders, business leaders, engineering teams, and vendors
• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks, dependencies, and architectural constraints throughout the program lifecycle
• Mentor architects, engineers, and consultants while contributing to architecture frameworks, reusable assets, accelerators, and intellectual property

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline
• 10–15+ years of experience in solution architecture, enterprise architecture, technology consulting, software engineering, or related technology leadership roles
• Strong experience leading technology due diligence, architecture assessments, and technology modernization initiatives
• Proven track record developing end-to-end solution architectures spanning applications, data, integrations, cloud infrastructure, security, and operational processes
• Hands-on experience with cloud architectures and services across AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform
• Experience designing AI, machine learning, advanced analytics, and GenAI-enabled solutions within enterprise environments
• Strong understanding of software architecture patterns, distributed systems, APIs, integration architectures, and modern application development practices
• Experience working directly with executive stakeholders to communicate technical concepts and influence strategic technology decisions

Tech Stack

• AWS
• Azure
• Cloud
• Distributed Systems
• Google Cloud Platform

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits
• Tuition assistance
• 401K savings and other retirement programs
• Employee assistance programs