Enterprise Architect

Job Title: Enterprise ArchitectLocation: Phoenix, AZ Experience Required: 10+ Years Role Overview We are seeking a polished and highly experienced Enterprise Architect to join the Enterprise Architecture team. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with VPs, senior architects, and cross-functional leaders to define, build, and maintain enterprise/platform architectures, API strategies, data architectures, and large-scale distributed solution designs. This role will also contribute to technology roadmaps, architectural standards, best practices, and enterprise-wide technology direction. Core ResponsibilitiesEnterprise Architecture & Solution Design Define and implement Enterprise Solution Architectures for new and ongoing initiatives. Create distributed enterprise application architectures aligned with business and technology goals. Develop architecture diagrams, models, blueprints, and technical design documents. Own API architecture and strategy, including enterprise API frameworks and governance. Data & Platform Architecture Build scalable distributed data architectures covering RDBMS, NoSQL, Big Data, and related technologies. Partner with data architects to create reference models and data integration patterns. Assess data platforms and contribute to enterprise data strategy. Technology Strategy & Governance Provide architectural guidance, roadmaps, principles, and standards. Ensure solutions align with enterprise security principles and compliance requirements. Support cloud architecture strategies across On-Prem, AWS, GCP, and hybrid environments. Collaboration & Leadership Engage with cross-functional leaders to understand business goals and translate them into architectural outcomes. Lead POCs to validate design choices and emerging technologies. Work with engineering teams to ensure architectural alignment and successful execution. Minimum Requirements BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. 10+ years of hands-on experience in Enterprise, Solution, or Distributed Architecture roles. Strong experience designing Distributed Enterprise Application Architectures and scalable enterprise solutions. Demonstrated ability to create architecture diagrams, models, frameworks, and documents. Deep understanding of Enterprise API Architecture, API lifecycle, and integration strategies. Strong knowledge in distributed data architecture including RDBMS, NoSQL, Big Data concepts. Solid understanding of enterprise security frameworks and secure design principles. Hands-on experience with deployment architectures: On-Prem, Cloud (AWS/GCP), and hybrid solutions. Familiarity with industry frameworks such as TOGAF (preferred). Exposure to Agile, Kanban, CI/CD, and Lean development methodologies. Technical Skills Programming (preferred): Java, Node.js, Python, Golang Cloud: GCP, AWS Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes APIs: REST API design, API gateways Databases: PostgreSQL, Cassandra, relational & NoSQL databases Messaging: Kafka Architecture: Microservices fundamentals, cloud-native architecture, distributed systems Additional (Optional) Experience Exposure to FinTech ecosystems (Banking, Payments, Cards, Receivables, Money Movement). Prior experience with American Express is a strong plus.

Created: 2026-03-10