Enterprise Applications Architect

ICS - Enterprise Applications ArchitectPOSITION SUMMARY: The Enterprise Applications Architect will be responsible for the development of application architectural strategies and data architecture/ solutions that align to the companys business strategy and goals. Responsibilities also include technical guidance on custom application/data solution implementations within Grant Thorntons business technology team. The Enterprise Applications Architect will collaborate with application portfolio leads/analyst and business stakeholders to help determine solutions based on business requirements and consult on their implementation. This position is a member of Enterprise Architecture team within the Enterprise Transformation organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Evaluate/analyze business needs and current technical assets/data to develop and implement solutions and strategy for our applications Perform platform planning and drive technical roadmap with the vendor and suggest improvements to increase efficiencies, scalability, and maximize product values Interact and communicate effectively with business sponsors, technology senior and middle management, executives, as well as end users and business subject matter experts Develop, maintain and evangelize application architecture strategy to include reference architecture and standards, use of application patterns and assist development teams with best practices for application design Create, maintain, and govern technical architecture depicting the Business and IT landscape in its current, transitional, and future state. Responsible for driving firm data policies and standards for the management, storage, access, navigation, movement, and transformation of data. Provide technical consultation for technology and data solutions based on business needs; oversee architectural aspects of business solution development/deployment. Works with external vendors, consulting partners, etc. to research emerging technologies and industry trends to define strategy for their applicability in alignment with strategic business direction. Other duties as assigned Qualifications & Requirements Bachelor of Science (BS) in computer science or information systems (or equivalent work experience). 7+ years of overall experience in business IT technology primarily within application development including experience with Software Development Life Cycles (SDLC) and best practices. Knowledge about Cloud Services/platform (SaaS/Paas) and integration technologies Significant experience working with application teams, vendors or service providers; significant experience with SDLC methodologies and design/architecture aspects of project delivery. Ability to maintain strategic perspective, understanding the big picture and maintaining patience and persistence to achieve long-term goals and objectives. Strong organizational, communication and presentation skills; must show experience with documenting and presenting technology strategy and experience in a strategic and consultative technical role. Desirable Characteristics Experience with professional services firms. Experience working within an IT organization supported by a managed IT services provider Reporting Relationship This position reports to the Enterprise Architecture Applications Program lead. 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Created: 2025-10-04