Enterprise Architect

Mutual of Enumclaw; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 179,900 - 199,200; Full time

Job summary

Mutual of Enumclaw is seeking an Enterprise Architect in Seattle to lead architectural direction across the organization. This role demands a strategic vision, especially in cloud architecture and AI/ML. With extensive IT experience and a background in P&C insurance, you will shape how technology drives business outcomes. The position offers a hybrid work environment, and the salary range is competitive, reflecting your skills and experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in IT, with at least 5 years in enterprise or solution architecture roles.
• Experience in P&C insurance or another highly regulated industry.
• Hands-on cloud architecture experience with AWS, Azure, and/or GCP.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the enterprise architecture vision and roadmap.
• Lead architecture governance to maintain standards and accelerate delivery.
• Own cloud adoption strategy across hybrid/multi-cloud environments.

Skills

IT experience (10+ years)

P&C insurance experience

Cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Microservices and APIs

DevOps and CI/CD

AI/ML solutions experience

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

We're in the middle of one of the most ambitious technology transformations in our company's history: modernizing a full-scale P&C insurance operation for the cloud era, embedding AI across our core business, and rebuilding how we architect, deliver, and operate technology at scale.

This is a seat at the table. As Enterprise Architect, you'll report directly to the CIO and set the architectural direction for the entire organization, from cloud strategy and AI/ML platforms to API governance and application modernization. Your decisions will shape how we underwrite, handle claims, serve customers, and compete in the market for years to come.

If you want a role where your architecture work drives real business outcomes — not just documents that sit on a shelf — this is it.

• Hybrid with a requirement to be within driving distance of our Enumclaw Home Office / come into the office at least 3 days/week.
• Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• May provide leadership and mentorship to architecture team members, solution architects, and technical leads across the enterprise.

Enterprise Architecture Strategy

• Define and evolve our enterprise architecture vision, roadmap, and governing principles, ensuring every major technology decision connects back to business strategy.
• Lead architecture governance to maintain standards, reduce complexity, and accelerate delivery across business units including HR, Finance, Underwriting, Claims, and Customer Engagement.
• Own our cloud adoption strategy across hybrid/multi-cloud environments, optimizing for cost, performance, security, and compliance.
• Set cloud-native standards — microservices, containers, serverless, event-driven architecture — and lead the migration from legacy systems with clear, prioritized transformation roadmaps.
• Architect the platforms and pipelines that enable our AI/ML capabilities, from model development and deployment to monitoring and MLOps.
• Build responsible AI governance into the foundation: validation, bias detection, explainability, and regulatory compliance.
• Establish an API-first integration framework that enables secure, reliable connectivity across our application portfolio.
• Define observability standards — logging, monitoring, tracing, alerting — to underpin operational excellence.
• Communicate architectural direction and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Security & Compliance

• Embed security-by-design across all architecture work: IAM, zero trust, encryption, and secure pipeline practices.
• Ensure alignment with applicable insurance regulations and security frameworks.

Technology Leadership

• Evaluate emerging technologies and run proofs of concept to validate business value.
• Mentor solution architects and technical leads across the enterprise.
• Communicate architectural direction clearly to both technical teams and executive stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills/Abilities

• 10+ years in IT, with at least 5 years in enterprise or solution architecture roles
• Experience in P&C insurance or another highly regulated industry (financial services, healthcare)
• Hands-on cloud architecture experience with AWS, Azure, and/or GCP
• Familiarity with ERP platforms or CRM tools like Salesforce
• Strong command of microservices, APIs, event-driven design, and distributed systems
• Experience leading cloud transformation and application modernization programs
• Proficiency in DevOps, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience architecting or overseeing AI/ML solutions and MLOps practices
• Excellent communication skills — able to influence executives and align engineering teams alike
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field

Nice to Have Skills/Abilities

• Enterprise architecture certification (TOGAF or Zachman)
• Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Master's degree in a relevant field
• Certifications in Kubernetes, DevOps, AI/ML platforms, or security frameworks

Hiring Range: $179,900 - $199,200

Salary Range: $179,900 - $218,400

* The hiring range represents Mutual of Enumclaw’s current hiring pay scale for this role. Mutual of Enumclaw reserves the right to modify or update this range any time. Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience. Compensation is only one part of our entire total rewards package.

Why Join Us

• Direct Impact: You'll have the authority and budget to drive real architectural change, not just advise on it.
• Greenfield Opportunity: Much of what you'll build doesn't exist yet. This is a rare chance to establish standards and platforms from the ground up.
• Collaborative Culture: You'll partner closely with business leaders across the organization — your voice matters here.