Enterprise Data Architect

Responsibilities

• Architect end‑to‑end integrations between OEM systems, Dealer Connect Network, and DMS platforms (Reynolds & Reynolds, CDK, Tekion, Dealer track, PBS, etc.).
• Define integration patterns (API, EDI, flat file, event‑driven, streaming) and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
• Develop logical and physical architecture diagrams, data flow maps, and integration blueprints.
• Establish API governance, versioning, and lifecycle management for dealer‑facing services.
• Ensure integrations support real‑time, near‑real‑time, and batch processing as required by business functions.
• pServe as the technical authority for the Dealer Connect Network architecture, connectivity standards, and security models
• .Oversee onboarding, certification, and compliance of dealer systems and third‑party vendors
• .Define network segmentation, VPN/secure tunnel requirements, and data‑exchange protocols
• ceLead the strategy for integrating with multiple DMS providers across North Americ
• a.Define canonical data models for service, parts, sales, repair orders, warranty, and customer dat
• a.Ensure consistent data mapping, transformation, and validation across all DMS integration
• s.Manage DMS vendor relationships and technical certification processe
• hip Partner with program managers, business owners, and systems integrators to deliver integration workstrea
• ms.
  
  Provide architectural oversight for new dealer‑facing applications, service lane tools, and digital retail platfor
• ms.
  
  Review technical designs, integration specifications, and vendor deliverables for compliance and quali
• ty.
  
  Support multi‑year modernization initiatives involving cloud migration, API modernization, and data platform upgrad

• tion Ensure all integrations adhere to OEM security standards, data‑privacy regulations, and customer‑data protection requireme
• nts.
  
  Implement secure API gateways, OAuth2/OpenID Connect, tokenization, and encryption standa
• rds.
  
  Conduct risk assessments for dealer connectivity and third‑party integrati

• ement
  
  Provide Level‑3 architectural support for integration issues impacting dealers or enterprise sys
• tems.
  
  Identify opportunities to improve performance, reliability, and scalability of dealer integrat
• ions.
  
  Establish monitoring, logging, and observability standards for dealer‑connected sys

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related
• Experience:
  
  10+ years in integration architecture, enterprise architecture, or solution design
• roles.
  5+ years working with Dealer Management Systems (DMS) and automotive retail ecos
• ystems.
  
  Strong experience with API archi
  tecture
  , microservices, integration platforms (Mule Soft, Apigee, IBM API Connect, Boomi,
• Trust).Proven background working with dealer networks, OEM systems, and third‑party integ

• Skills:
  
  Deep understanding of DMS data models (RO, parts, service, sales, acco
• unting).Expertise in REST APIs, SOAP, Graph
  
  QL, EDI, and event‑driven architectures (Kaf
• ka, MQ).Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure/AWS) and hybrid integration p
• atterns.
  
  Familiarity with automotive retail systems: CRM, digital retailing, service lane tools, warranty
• systems.
  
  Strong documentation skills: architecture diagrams, sequence flows, integratio

• t
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent communication and ability to translate complex technical concepts for business stak
• eholders.
  
  Strong vendor management and negotiatio
• n skills.
  
  Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and influence without direct a
• uthority.
  
  High ownership, urgency, and problem‑solving