Enterprise Architecture & Engineering Leader

The Judge Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a Director of Architecture & Engineering to lead enterprise architecture and engineering delivery in a regulated MSP environment. You will align technology platforms with business goals, guide multi-client programs, and partner with Security and Risk teams to ensure compliance.

This role requires 8+ years in tech/architecture and 5+ years of people leadership, with a track record of delivering scalable, secure solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in technology, architecture, or engineering roles.
• 5+ years of people leadership managing senior technical teams or architecture functions.
• Experience in complex, multi-platform and/or multi-client environments.
• Experience in financial services, credit unions, or regulated industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain enterprise and domain architecture roadmaps aligned with business strategy and regulatory standards.
• Translate technology strategy into architectural principles, engineering standards, and target-state designs.
• Own the end-to-end Plan & Build lifecycle, ensuring solutions are designed, engineered, tested, and production-ready.
• Provide architectural oversight across infrastructure, cloud, application, data, and integration domains.
• Establish, enforce, and evolve architecture and engineering standards, patterns, and design guidelines.
• Partner with Security and Risk teams to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead, mentor, and manage senior architects and engineers.
• Collaborate with CTO, Infrastructure, Operations, Product, and Account Management leaders.
• Ensure smooth handoff of engineered solutions into IT Service Operations.
• Balance innovation, scalability, risk management, security, and operational sustainability in a multi-client MSP environment.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Architecture leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder collaboration

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT

Job description

The Judge Group is seeking a Director of Architecture & Engineering to lead enterprise architecture and engineering delivery in a regulated MSP environment. You will align technology platforms with business goals, guide multi-client programs, and partner with Security and Risk teams to ensure compliance.

This role requires 8+ years in tech/architecture and 5+ years of people leadership, with a track record of delivering scalable, secure solutions.