Enterprise Architect

We are looking for Sr. Enterprise Architect. This is a full-time hybrid work position in Raleigh, North Carolina with our client. In this role as a Sr. Enterprise Architect, you will be responsible for Enterprise Architecture best practices, translating business strategy into architecture decisions that improve operational agility, scalability, and long-term value. As a Sr. Enterprise Architect, you will drive modernization, governance, and portfolio alignment to ensure technology investments support enterprise capabilities and business outcomes.Responsibilities as a Sr. Enterprise Architect:Define target-state architecture and modernization strategy for legacy, cloud, SaaS, and integration environments, including transition approaches that reduce risk and technical debtLead enterprise architecture governance through forums such as the Architecture Review Board, ensuring major technology decisions align with standards, business objectives, and long-term sustainabilityPartner with business and technology leaders to translate strategic objectives into architecture priorities, communicate trade-offs, and influence decisions on enterprise initiativesGuide enterprise integration and platform strategy, including APIs, middleware, and shared services, to improve interoperability, scalability, and reuse across the technology landscapeOversee technology portfolio and lifecycle planning by identifying redundancies, end-of-life risks, and opportunities for rationalization, simplification, and improved return on investmentPromote enterprise architecture discipline and technical maturity through architecture documentation, capability modeling, and standards that strengthen reliability, delivery consistency, and business alignmentRequired Skills and qualifications as a Sr. Enterprise Architect:15+ years of progressive technology experience, including 8+ years of hand on experience in enterprise architecture, technology strategy, or architecture governance roles or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experienceDemonstrated success defining enterprise architecture principles, governance, roadmaps, and target-state architectures within complex environmentsStrong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and practices such as TOGAF, capability modeling, and architecture governance processesExperience shaping multi-year modernization strategies across legacy, cloud, SaaS, and integration ecosystems, including APIs and middlewareProven ability to influence senior leaders, facilitate enterprise trade-off decisions, and align technical direction with business priorities and outcomesExceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business implications and build trust across business and technology stakeholdersBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field