Enterprise Solutions Architect

TechDigital Group; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a skilled Enterprise Architect to define its architectural roadmap and drive modernization efforts across its technical landscape. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing distributed systems, leading teams, and implementing cloud solutions. This role demands strong analytical and leadership skills, along with a comprehensive understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks and modern technologies.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman).
• Proven track record designing complex, distributed systems at scale.
• Experience modernizing legacy platforms to microservices/cloud-native architectures.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve enterprise architecture roadmap ensuring alignment with business.
• Architect robust, distributed systems using microservices and event-driven patterns.
• Drive cloud-native and DevOps adoption for scalable, secure deployments.

Skills

Java

NodeJS

Python

Microservices

Event-driven architecture

Cloud-native development

DevOps practices

API Management

Object-Oriented Design

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science

Engineering or a related technical field

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Splunk

Dynatrace

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Architecture Leadership: Define and evolve the enterprise architecture roadmap; ensure alignment with business strategies and future growth.
• Solution Design: Architect robust, distributed systems using microservices and event-driven patterns with high availability and fault tolerance.
• Technology Strategy: Evaluate, recommend, and integrate modern technologies, frameworks, and platforms to modernize the enterprise stack.
• Cloud & DevOps Enablement: Drive cloud-native and DevOps adoption to ensure scalable and secure deployments with automation at the core.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with executives, product owners, engineering teams, and external partners to translate business needs into technical strategies.
• Governance & Standards: Establish architectural guidelines, coding standards, and governance practices across engineering teams.
• Mentoring & Leadership: Provide thought leadership, mentorship, and technical oversight to engineering and architecture teams.

Core Technical Skillset
Languages & Frameworks:

• Java (Core Java, J2EE), NodeJS, Python
• Spring Ecosystem: Spring Boot, Spring Batch
• RESTful & SOAP APIs, SOA architecture

Databases:

• Relational: MySQL, PostgreSQL
• NoSQL: MongoDB, Cassandra

Messaging & Streaming:
Kafka (real-time event processing)

Cloud & DevOps:

• AWS (EC2, S3, IAM, Lambda, RDS, etc.)
• Docker, Kubernetes (containerization and orchestration)
• CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation)

Monitoring & Observability:
Splunk, Dynatrace, CloudWatch

Architectural Principles:

• Object-Oriented Design, Design Patterns, Clean Architecture
• Enterprise Integration Patterns, API Management, Security Best Practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, etc.)
• Proven track record designing complex, distributed systems at scale
• Experience modernizing legacy platforms to microservices/cloud-native architectures
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills
• Certifications in AWS, TOGAF, or Kubernetes are a plus

Education
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field