Lead Enterprise Software Architect; Hybrid

Enterprise Software Engr Team Lead

Lead What Matters in Enterprise Technology
. The University of Kentucky is seeking an Enterprise Software Engineering Team Lead (Lead Product Architect) to join our Enterprise Applications team within Information Technology Services. This role sits at the intersection of technology, strategy, and leadership, driving the development of enterprise digital experiences that support the university’s mission. This position is part of UK’s evolving IT strategy and will report through the Information Technology Services department in Beyond Blue effective July 1, 2026.

You’ll provide technical and architectural leadership across enterprise systems, helping design and deliver scalable, modern, and data-driven solutions while guiding a team of engineers. This role has a direct impact on how technology enables operations, innovation, and user experience across the university.

• Lead the design and delivery of enterprise applications and digital product architecture
• Serve as a strategic advisor to leadership on application and data architecture decisions
• Drive technology modernization efforts, including scalable, data-centric solutions
• Collaborate across teams to align systems, frameworks, and enterprise architecture
• Guide software development efforts, ensuring high‑quality, on‑time delivery
• Lead and mentor team members while managing workload and priorities
• Partner with university stakeholders to develop solutions that improve efficiency and user experience

• Strong experience in enterprise application development and architecture
• Knowledge of ERP systems, data platforms, and enterprise technologies
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and deliver complex projects
• Strategic thinking with the ability to align technology solutions to business needs
• Strong communication, leadership, and collaboration skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, evolving technology environment

• Bachelor’s degree
• 7+ years of related experience

• Leadership impact:
  Shape enterprise technology strategy and lead high‑impact initiatives
• Meaningful work:
  Build solutions that support students, faculty, and operations across the university
• Growth opportunity:
  Expand your influence as a technical leader and architect
• Flexible work options:
  Hybrid/remote eligible with approval
• Collaborative culture:
  Partner with talented engineers, architects, and university leaders
• Comprehensive benefits:
  Competitive salary, retirement, health coverage, and development

The University of Kentucky is investing in enterprise system modernization and digital transformation to better support a growing and evolving university community. In this role, you will:

• Lead initiatives that shape the future of enterprise applications and architecture
• Drive innovation and modernization across core systems
• Help deliver more seamless, data‑driven experiences for the university community

Strong knowledge of SAP components, workflow, Microsoft Office, and University policies and practices.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.