Enterprise Platform Architect

Position Overview

This role is responsible for shaping the long‑term technology vision and enterprise architecture strategy. This role drives innovation at scale, influences industry direction, and ensures architectural integrity across all platforms and programs. This role partners with executive leadership to define technology investments, sets global standards, and leads transformative initiatives that position the organization as a leader in its domain.

• Define and communicate the organization’s multi-year technology strategy and architecture roadmap.
• Establish global architecture principles, standards, and governance models.
• Advise C‑suite and senior leadership on technology trends, risks, and strategic opportunities.
• Influence business strategy through technology innovation and architectural foresight.
• Drive thought leadership and contribute to industry best practices.
• Lead enterprise-wide adoption of emerging technologies and modern architecture paradigms.
• Sponsor and oversee high‑impact proof‑of‑concepts and strategic technology investments.
• Mentor senior architects and engineering leaders, building a strong architecture community.
• Shape organizational capability in architecture and technology leadership.

• Typically has Masters +15 yrs, PhD/MD +10; demonstrated accomplishment internally and externally; followership in subject matter area; attends company training and regional training in area of expertise. Presents own work to members of department and external consultants and external professional societies. Often published in high quality publications and media opportunities.
• Requires proficiency using AI tools skillfully with an understanding of how to develop/create intelligent prompts and/or agents.
• Proven track record of influencing technology strategy at organizational or industry scale.
• Deep understanding of cloud‑native architectures, distributed systems, security, and data platforms.
• Ability to evaluate and integrate emerging technologies into enterprise ecosystems.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and executive communication skills.
• Ability to influence at the highest levels and drive consensus across diverse stakeholders.

We have offices in Atlanta GA, Boston MA, Morristown NJ, Plano TX, St. Louis MO, St. Petersburg FL, and Hyderabad, India. We foster a hybrid and remote friendly culture, and all our employee's work locations are based on the needs of the position and determined by the Leadership team.

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Zelis’ full‑time associates are eligible for a highly competitive benefits package. US‑based benefits include a 401k plan with employer match, flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leave, life and disability insurance, and health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

Zelis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We are dedicated to ensuring our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation with any part of the application and/or interview process, please email

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, duties, and skills from time to time.

Note:

we are unable to proceed with candidates who require visa sponsorship now or in the future.