Senior Application Architect

## Senior Application Architect Apply locations:
Greenwich, CT, United States of America:
Burlington, MA, United States of America time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R1554794
** About Cedar Gate Technologies
** Cedar Gate Technologies, an IQVIA business, enables payers, providers, employers, and service administrators to excel at value-based care with a unified technology and services platform delivering analytics, care, and payment technology on a single data management foundation. At Cedar Gate, you’ll be part of a collaborative, innovative environment where great ideas thrive. We invest deeply in our people through ongoing training, comprehensive benefits, and a strong culture of teamwork, offering the chance to grow your skills while contributing to high impact initiatives for some of the world's most dynamic companies.
** Position Summary
** Cedar Gate Technologies, an IQVIA business, is seeking a Senior Application Architect to lead the design, development, and evolution of enterprise application architecture that supports strategic business objectives and future technology needs. This role serves as a key technology leader, partnering with business stakeholders, product teams, and executive leadership to define architecture roadmaps, modernize platforms, and deliver scalable solutions that drive business value.

As part of a significant transformation initiative, this position offers the opportunity to influence enterprise technology strategy, guide large-scale modernization efforts, and help shape the future of critical customer-facing and operational platforms. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in strengthening business continuity, improving delivery predictability and quality, enabling innovation, and enhancing the overall client experience.

This position supports a strategic enterprise transformation initiative focused on modernizing technology capabilities, enhancing business continuity, improving delivery quality, and driving long-term operational efficiency. The Senior Application Architect will play a critical role in establishing the technology foundation needed to support future growth, innovation, and exceptional client experiences.
** Roles & Responsibilities
*** Lead the conceptualization, development, implementation, and governance of enterprise application architecture.
* Define architecture strategies and roadmaps that align technology investments with business objectives.
* Develop and present business cases, architecture recommendations, and release plans to senior leadership.
* Partner with business leaders to ensure technology strategies support product and operational goals.
* Collaborate with product development leadership to align projects with enterprise architecture standards and long-term technology direction.
* Lead cross-functional teams through solution design, architecture reviews, and implementation planning.
* Serve as a senior consultant and trusted advisor on complex business and technology initiatives.
* Research emerging technologies and identify opportunities to improve products, platforms, and business outcomes.
* Sponsor and lead research and development initiatives utilizing established project management practices.
* Mentor and provide guidance to architects, engineers, and business analysts.
* Ensure the delivery of scalable, secure, and sustainable technology solutions that support future growth.
** Job Location
** Burlington, MA (Boston) or Greenwich, CT
** Work Arrangement
** Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 remote). U.S. residents only; all work must be performed within the United States.
** Experience / Qualifications
*** Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
* 8 plus years of experience in software development, application development, or product development with significant architecture responsibilities
* Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale application architectures.
* Strong expertise in enterprise architecture, business information modeling, systems design, and integration strategies
* Demonstrated ability to translate business strategy into technology solutions and roadmaps
* Experience partnering with senior leaders and influencing strategic technology decisions
* Experience leading cross-functional teams and complex technology initiatives
* Strong consulting, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
* Knowledge of modern software development practices, architectural patterns, tools, and technologies
* Healthcare technology, digital experience, patient experience, or customer-facing platform experience.
* IT consulting experience is preferred
* Project or program management experience is preferred
* Experience leading large-scale application modernization, migration, or digital transformation initiatives is preferred
* Experience supporting knowledge transfer, organizational transformation, or global delivery…