AD, Application Architect Cloud System

Boehringer Ingelheim; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 170,000 - 269,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim is hiring an AD, Application Architect to design and govern cloud-based data-driven customer insights solutions. You will lead end-to-end architectural efforts across data integrations, platforms and downstream apps, ensuring scalable, secure and compliant designs aligned with enterprise standards.

The role anchors in Ridgefield, CT with on-site flexibility, working with business stakeholders, product teams and delivery organizations to translate goals into robust

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher; 4+ years IT experience or 10+ years in lieu of degree.
• 5+ years in Solution/Enterprise/Data Architecture or related leadership roles.
• Strong software engineering background with design and delivery of scalable, secure solutions.
• Proven success designing enterprise solutions in global, cross-functional environments; AI experience preferred.
• Solid understanding of architecture principles, frameworks, integration patterns, APIs, cloud tech, and data platforms.
• Experience with Analytical Cloud Solutions (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS) on AWS/Azure/GCP across mid to large organizations.
• Knowledge of data governance, data quality, and enterprise integration best practices.
• Ability to produce architecture docs, assessments, and technical roadmaps.
• Experience delivering business-aligned technology solutions and scalable systems.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication; ability to translate business needs into tech solutions.
• Results-oriented with focus on optimization and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Define and govern architectures, integration patterns, APIs, data flows, and designs.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Analysts and stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable solutions.
• Provide architecture leadership across delivery lifecycle: planning, development, testing, deployment, operations.
• Lead architecture reviews and maintain documentation; ensure security, privacy and quality standards.
• Drive consistency across cloud platforms, integrations and downstream applications.
• Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies.

Skills

Solution Architecture

Enterprise Architecture

Data Architecture

Cloud Technologies

AI Powered Solutions

Stakeholder Management

Software Engineering

APIs

Data Governance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

APIs

Job description

Join our IT M&S Data Driven Customer Insights team as an AD, Application architect cloud system where you'll play a key role in shaping the technology landscape that powers data-driven decision making across the organization.

As the Application Architect, you will be responsible for designing, governing, and evolving cloud-based solutions that enable advanced customer insights and analytics capabilities. You will provide end-to-end architectural leadership across data integrations, platforms, and downstream applications, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, compliant, and aligned with enterprise architecture standards and business objectives. In this collaborative role, you will serve as the link between business stakeholders, product teams, and technical delivery organizations. You'll translate strategic goals and business requirements into robust technology solutions, while guiding implementation teams to deliver sustainable, future-ready capabilities that support both global operations and future growth.

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.

This role is located in our Ridgefield, CT office with on-site work flexbility.

Description

Join our IT M&S Data Driven Customer Insights team as an AD, Application architect cloud system where you'll play a key role in shaping the technology landscape that powers data-driven decision making across the organization.

As the Application Architect, you will be responsible for designing, governing, and evolving cloud-based solutions that enable advanced customer insights and analytics capabilities. You will provide end-to-end architectural leadership across data integrations, platforms, and downstream applications, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, compliant, and aligned with enterprise architecture standards and business objectives. In this collaborative role, you will serve as the link between business stakeholders, product teams, and technical delivery organizations. You'll translate strategic goals and business requirements into robust technology solutions, while guiding implementation teams to deliver sustainable, future-ready capabilities that support both global operations and future growth.

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.

This role is located in our Ridgefield, CT office with on-site work flexbility.

Compensation Data

The base salary range for this position is $170,000 to $269,000. The position may be eligible for a role specific discretionary bonus, relocation, and/or other compensation elements. We continuously review market data and may adjust salary ranges as needed in the future. Actual compensation will be based on job-related factors such as skills, experience, and qualifications, and other factors permitted by law. For an overview of our benefits please click here.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Define and govern solution architectures, integration patterns, APIs, data flows, and technology designs across related projects
• Partner with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Capability Leads, external partners and business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable, sustainable solutions
• Provide architecture leadership across the full delivery lifecycle, including planning, development, testing, deployment, and operational support
• Lead architecture reviews, maintain architecture documentation, and ensure adherence to security, compliance, data privacy, and quality standards
• Drive architectural consistency across cloud platforms, integrations, and downstream applications
• Identify technology risks and recommend mitigation strategies

Requirements

• Bachelors degree with 4+ years IT experience or 10+ years of relevant IT experience in lieu of degree required. Previous SW Development experience preferred
• 5+ years of experience in Solution Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Data Architecture, or related technical leadership roles
• Strong software engineering background and hands-on experience in design, governing, and delivering scalable, secure, and business-aligned solutions
• Proven success in designing and implementing enterprise solutions in global, cross-functional environments. Significant experience with AI powered solutions is required
• Strong understanding of solution architecture principles, enterprise architecture frameworks, integration patterns, APIs, cloud technologies, and data platforms
• Significant experience in Analytical Cloud Solutions (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS) strategy and implementation for mid or large-size organizations (this includes private/public Clouds - on AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
• Knowledge of data governance, data quality, and enterprise integration best practices
• Ability to create architecture documentation, solution assessments, and technical roadmaps
• Experience designing scalable, maintainable, and business-aligned technology solutions
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing capabilities
• Ability to translate business objectives into practical technology solutions
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction
• Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required)
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Our Company

Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health. As one of the industry's top investors in research and development, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies that can improve and extend lives in areas of high unmet medical need. Independent since its foundation in 1885, Boehringer takes a long-term perspective, embedding sustainability along the entire value chain. Our approximately 54,300 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow. Learn more at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com.

Why Boehringer Ingelheim?

With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths - and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.

Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.

Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after - as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you'll be helping to transform lives for generations.

Want to learn more? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com