Enterprise Architect

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Summary

The Enterprise Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the organization's overall technology architecture while actively participating in its execution.

Primary Job Functions

• Actively design and implement cloud infrastructure solutions across multiple platforms (Azure, Google Cloud) and implementations into Kubernetes platforms.
• Develop and execute security architectures within development and application environments, including hands-on implementation of security controls and monitoring systems.
• Design and implement network architectures, including practical configuration of routing, switching, and security protocols.
• Create and maintain CI/CD pipelines, including direct coding and implementation of automation solutions working with a highly skilled Dev Ops team of engineers.
• Be responsible for oversight and assistance with development teams to ensure development projects progress quickly, and align to the vision of the CTO.
• Implement database architectures, including hands-on configuration of high-availability solutions and data replication strategies.
• Design and develop integration solutions between various systems and platforms.
• Lead technical evaluation of new technologies through practical implementation and testing.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to development and infrastructure teams.
• Develop and maintain architecture documentation while actively participating in the implementation.
• Create and execute disaster recovery and business continuity solutions.
• Implement monitoring and observability solutions across the technology stack.
• Actively participate in code reviews and development activities.
• Design, implement, and utilize centralized identity and access management solutions.

Job Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent.

Experience:

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in software development and infrastructure management.
• Demonstrated expertise in cloud platforms (Azure, GCP, Kubernetes clouds).
• Practical experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong coding abilities in multiple languages (Python, Java, .NET).
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, Cloud Formation).
• Deep understanding and implementation experience with security frameworks and compliance standards.
• Practical database administration and design experience.
• Experience with enterprise integration patterns and their implementation.

Benefits We Offer

• Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off.
• Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings.
• Professional Development Opportunities.
• Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical Tourism.
• Telehealth.
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing.
• Life Insurance.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and provide a drug-free working environment.