Principal Enterprise Architect (contract)

Description

Summary: In this contingent resource assignment, you may:

• Consult on complex initiatives with broad impact and large-scale planning for Systems Architecture
• Review and analyze complex multi-faceted, larger scale or longer-term Systems Architect challenges that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors including intangibles or unprecedented factors
• Contribute to the resolution of complex and multi-faceted situations requiring solid understanding of the function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements that meet deliverables
• Strategically collaborate and consult with Client personnel

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of Systems Architecture experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work or consulting experience, training, military experience, education

Key Responsibilities

• Researches and implements architecture designs and patterns to improve the company's advantage in the marketplace.
• Strategizes and contributes to enterprise level technological initiatives on architecture and design.
• Ensures high quality delivery of the company's architecture and design services.
• Mentor and evangelize AI/ML best practices across the organization.
• Design software components into fully functional systems while applying security and privacy principles.
• Recognized leader in Integration technologies and best practices.
• Broad understanding of cybersecurity best practices and challenges.
• Leads research, definition, and implementation of architecture governance and design disciplines for business solutions.
• Defines and promotes common architecture designs, methodology, standards, and practices across the enterprise.
• Strives to drive more value out of the company's data asset.
• Provides enterprise data architecture planning, design, and deployment in business solutions.
• Directs time to market and productive data solutions, in compliance with corporate policy.
• Provides architecture consulting services on more complex issues throughout the enterprise.
• Contributes to the achievement of multiple teams' objectives.

Key Requirements

• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience required.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience in software development, technology and architecture roles required.
• Experience in the securities or financial services industry is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills to support mentoring and teamwork.
• Strong architectural opinions and the ability to articulate and advocate for them.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to support mentoring, cross-team collaboration, and influence without authority.
• Experience in the securities or financial services industry is a plus.