Enterprise Architect

Total Quality Logistics; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 148,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Hybrid work environment

Health, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts and financial well‑

Job summary

TQL in Cincinnati, Ohio is seeking an Enterprise Architect to shape and deliver innovative software solutions from discovery to delivery. You will guide onboarding of programs and coordinate with capabilities to ensure scalable, resilient systems for the evolving logistics industry.

You will develop architecture roadmaps, define microservices and APIs, and drive domain-driven design. Cloud-native solutions using Kubernetes and Docker will be implemented, with hybrid work support and relocation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 8+ years of experience as a Solution Architect or Enterprise Architect.
• Experience decoupling monolithic solutions and designing microservices-based systems using domain-driven design.
• Strong knowledge of cloud-native technology paradigms and containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Hybrid technology and experience with cloud platforms (Azure).
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, service-oriented architectures, and event-driven architecture patterns.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Excellent critical thinking and problems solving skills.
• Highly collaborative with the ability to successfully execute new technology strategies and patterns.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business objectives and requirements
• Develop architecture roadmaps and strategies for enterprise systems
• Define and design microservices, APIs, and integration technology patterns
• Drive the adoption of domain-driven design principles and lead capability mapping workshops
• Develop and implement cloud-native technology solutions using containerization and orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools that can improve system performance and efficiency
• Make "build, buy, partner" technology decisions based on clearly established criteria
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure that solutions are scalable, resilient, and secure
• Define and implement architecture standards and best practices across the organization
• Collaborate with other architects and technical leads to ensure alignment of architecture across all systems and components

Skills

Domain-driven design

Microservices architecture

Cloud-native architecture

RESTful APIs

DevOps practices

Team leadership

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure

Job description

As an Enterprise Architect for TQL, you will apply your expertise to shape and deliver innovative software solutions from business need definition and discovery through delivery. You will guide team members through onboarding of each software program by familiarizing them with its objectives and technical direction. You will coordinate with other capabilities to ensure world-class user experiences and creation of scalable and resilient systems that can adopt to the ever-changing needs of the logistics and transportation industry.

What’s in it for you:

• $148,000-185,000 base salary + performance bonuses
• Position based in Cincinnati, OH; Charlotte, NC; or Tampa, FL (relocation assistance provided)
• Advancement opportunities with aggressive and structure career paths
• A culture of continuous education and technical training with reimbursements available
• Hybrid work environment with the ability to work remotely 40 hours per month
• Health, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Perks including employee discounts, financial wellness planning, tuition reimbursement and more
• Certified Great Place to Work and voted a 2019-2026 Computerworld Best Places to Work in IT

What you’ll be doing:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business objectives and requirements
• Develop architecture roadmaps and strategies for enterprise systems
• Define and design microservices, APIs, and integration technology patterns
• Drive the adoption of domain-driven design principles and lead capability mapping workshops
• Develop and implement cloud-native technology solutions using containerization and orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools that can improve system performance and efficiency
• Make "build, buy, partner" technology decisions based on clearly established criteria
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure that solutions are scalable, resilient, and secure
• Define and implement architecture standards and best practices across the organization
• Collaborate with other architects and technical leads to ensure alignment of architecture across all systems and components

What you need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• 8+ years of experience as a Solution Architect or Enterprise Architect
• Experience decoupling monolithic solutions and designing and implementing microservices-based systems using domain-driven design principles
• Strong knowledge of cloud-native technology paradigms and containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Hybrid technology and experience with cloud platforms (Azure)
• Strong understanding or RESTful APIs, service-oriented architectures, and event-driven architecture patterns
• Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices
• Excellent critical thinking and problems solving skills
• Highly collaborative with the ability to successfully execute new technology strategies and patterns

Where you’ll be:

4289 Ivy Pointe Boulevard, Cincinnati, Ohio 45245

Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position. Applicants requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., F-1 STEM OPT, H-1B, TN, J1 etc.) will not be considered.