Enterprise Architect

Compunnel, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Compunnel, Inc. seeks an experienced Enterprise Architect in Irvine, California to lead the design and evolution of technology solutions. The role focuses on cloud-native architectures and enterprise integration across large-scale systems. Key responsibilities include defining architecture roadmaps, driving modernization initiatives, and promoting DevOps practices. Ideal candidates have 12+ years experience in IT architecture, with a strong background in B2B platforms and API ecosystems. Preferred qualifications include TOGAF certification and cloud certifications.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in IT architecture roles.
• Significant experience as an Enterprise Architect or Lead Architect.
• Proven experience with B2B platforms and API-driven ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead enterprise architecture strategies for large-scale systems.
• Define cloud-native architectures on GCP.
• Translate business and technical requirements into architecture roadmaps.

Skills

Cloud-native architectures

Enterprise integration patterns

APIs

Microservices

Data platforms

Governance frameworks

DevOps

CI/CD

Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)

Communication skills

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to lead the design and evolution of enterprise-scale technology solutions across cloud, integration, data, and application platforms. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience designing large-scale, multi-region enterprise systems and driving architecture strategies aligned with business transformation goals.

This role requires expertise in cloud-native architectures, enterprise integration, APIs, microservices, data platforms, and governance frameworks. The Enterprise Architect will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to define architecture roadmaps, drive modernization initiatives, and support scalable, secure, and resilient technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and lead enterprise architecture strategies for large-scale, multi-region systems.
• Define cloud-native architectures on GCP with a focus on scalability, resilience, security, and cost optimization.
• Develop application and integration architectures using .NET, .NET Core, Java, microservices, and APIs.
• Translate business and technical requirements into high-level and low-level design documents and architecture roadmaps.
• Design and implement enterprise integration solutions using APIs, EDI, event-driven architecture, and integration patterns.
• Drive architecture decisions aligned with enterprise standards, governance, security, and compliance requirements.
• Support data platform, analytics, and AI/ML enablement initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, infrastructure, and business teams to ensure alignment between technology strategy and business objectives.
• Promote DevOps, CI/CD, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) best practices across development and operational processes.
• Provide architectural leadership and technical guidance across cross-functional teams and programs.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions to improve enterprise capabilities and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in IT architecture roles, including significant experience as an Enterprise Architect or Lead Architect.
• Strong experience designing and supporting large-scale, multi-region enterprise systems.
• Proven experience with B2B platforms, digital commerce integrations, and API-driven ecosystems.
• Deep understanding of:
• Enterprise integration patterns, APIs, EDI, and event-driven architectures
• Cloud-native architectures and microservices
• Data platforms, analytics, and AI/ML enablement
• Security, Identity and Access Management (IAM), compliance, and governance frameworks
• Strong experience with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Experience with API management and enterprise integration platforms.
• Strong understanding of domain-driven design and event-driven architecture principles.
• Experience implementing DevOps, CI/CD, and SRE practices.
• Experience with Azure Cloud Architecture, Azure Cloud Data solutions, and GCP BigQuery.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Ability to balance strategic architecture vision with near‑term delivery priorities.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in distribution, supply chain, or high-volume B2B commerce environments.
• Exposure to commerce protocol ecosystems and partner integration platforms.
• Experience supporting AI-driven automation or enterprise platform transformation initiatives.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF.
• Cloud certifications related to AWS, Azure, or GCP are a plus.

Certifications

• TOGAF certification preferred.
• Cloud platform certifications are a plus.