Principal Architect, Marketing and Retailer Systems

Job Description

Job Summary

The Principal Architect (Marketing and Retailer Systems) is a senior technical leader responsible for defining and advancing Subaru of America's enterprise application architecture strategy. With a focus on application design, integration, scalability, and security, this role plays a critical part in shaping how systems are structured, connected, and evolve across the organization.

Serving as a trusted authority on enterprise application practices, the Principal Architect establishes standards for application interoperability, performance, and lifecycle management, while driving innovation in modern application architectures. Operating as a core member of a broader team of Principal Architects, this role collaborates closely with peers to align on standards, exchange best practices, and collectively drive a cohesive, enterprise-wide architectural vision.

Recognized as an expert both internally and externally, this role sets the direction for scalable, secure, and business-aligned application ecosystems that support SOA's most impactful initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities

Enterprise-Wide Architectural Leadership (20%)

• Define and evolve the enterprise application architecture across key domains, including application platforms, cloud platforms, integration, security, and operational services, ensuring cohesive and scalable end-to-end solutions across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• Act as the lead architect for enterprise initiatives and programs, aligning strategy and investments with SOA's long-term business and operational objectives.
• Drive the integration and accessibility of systems across on-prem and cloud platforms to enable reliable, high-performing, and future-ready application capabilities.

Vision and Strategy Development (15%)

• Shape SOA's enterprise strategy with a 3–5-year horizon, aligning platforms, cloud adoption strategies, integration patterns, and architectural standards with evolving business priorities and emerging trends.
• Identify and champion innovative initiatives that drive transformational value and position SOA to lead in delivering modern, cloud-enabled, scalable solutions.
• Lead the development of application architecture contributions to enterprise strategic planning, ensuring applications are treated as core enablers of business capability and growth.

Innovation and Influence (15%)

• Drive innovative solutions that enhance scalability, performance, and business agility, leveraging cloud-native capabilities and modern architectures to create sustained strategic advantage for SOA.
• Elevate enterprise architecture capabilities by promoting best practices in system design, cloud adoption, integration, reliability, and security, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and engineering excellence.
• Extend influence beyond the organization by contributing to the broader architecture and technology community through thought leadership, publications, and participation in industry forums.

Solution Design and Problem Solving (20%)

• Independently address complex enterprise architecture and integration challenges, including those involving emerging technologies and evolving architectural patterns.
• Design and implement enterprise-scale solutions that span multiple systems and platforms, ensuring seamless integration and interoperability across the technology landscape.
• Ensure all solution designs prioritize scalability, resilience, performance, and long-term sustainability to support evolving business needs and strategic objectives.

Communication and Leadership (15%)

• Clearly articulate complex enterprise application concepts, architecture, and strategy to a wide range of audiences, including executives, business stakeholders, and technical teams.
• Collaborate closely with peer architects to align on enterprise standards, share insights, and ensure a cohesive, cross-domain architectural approach.
• Develop and deliver architecture documentation, standards, and roadmaps that effectively communicate direction to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to teams across SOA IT, promoting best practices in solution…