Senior Application Architect

About the role

As a Senior Application Architect (contract), you’ll play a critical role in developing and implementing the Firm’s enterprise application architecture—partnering closely with fellow architects and senior leaders to design future-state solutions that align with business objectives and architectural vision.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of target-state application architecture that supports the broader Enterprise Architecture and Architecture Vision while addressing stakeholder needs.
• Ensure application architectures align with organizational solution goals, standards, and long-term business objectives.
• Develop and maintain reference architectures, architecture building blocks (ABB), standards, and guidelines to ensure secure, compliant, and consistent technology solutions.
• Guide the evaluation, selection, and implementation of technology platforms and solutions that best meet enterprise needs.
• Identify solution and capability gaps, and define strategies and roadmaps to drive continuous improvement.
• Partner with stakeholders across the organization to identify, prioritize, and support strategic initiatives.
• Stay current on emerging application and technology trends, assessing potential impact and value to the organization.
• Clearly communicate application target states, roadmaps, and progress updates to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Lead and influence architects, technology owners, and subject matter experts to deliver cohesive, enterprise-wide solutions.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, data science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 8+ years of experience in an Enterprise Application Architecture function, preferably within a global organization.
• Architecture Expertise: Strong knowledge of architecture governance, application design patterns, and industry best practices.
• Standards & Governance Development: Proven experience establishing and implementing architecture governance, standards, procedures, and guidelines.
• Platform & Technology Knowledge: Hands-on experience with platforms such as Microsoft M365, SharePoint, Microsoft Azure, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Salesforce, MuleSoft, and ServiceNow.
• Leadership & Change Management: Demonstrated ability to lead teams, influence outcomes, and drive change across complex environments.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent communication, diplomacy, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across business and IT teams.
• Delivery Methodologies: Experience delivering value within both Agile and traditional project management lifecycle (PMLC) environments.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to assess trade-offs and design practical, scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Preferred Enhancements: MBA, experience within a large professional services organization, vendor management experience, Artificial Intelligence (AI) frameworks and governance practices, and strong executive presentation skills.
• Certifications: Preferred certifications include TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework) and Microsoft Azure Cloud certifications.
• Tools: Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and Visio.

Benefits

This is a contract position with candidates expected to work 40 hours/week.

Pay

$75-$100/HR (depends on experience level).

Schedule

Contract position with 40 hours/week.