Lead Software Architect

World Wide Technology; United States; On-site; USD 155,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellbeing

Profit Sharing

401k with Company Matching

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO & Holidays

Parental Leave

Pet Insurance

Job summary

World Wide Technology is seeking a Lead Digital Architect within WWT Digital to govern solution architecture across multiple teams. You will balance hands-on design with strategic advisory, shaping patterns and standards that scale across programs.

The role requires deep expertise in distributed systems, cloud deployment, and AI‑informed coding practices, with a strong track record in client‑facing leadership and technical mentorship. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of software engineering experience with architecture leadership.
• Client-facing consulting experience with executive stakeholders.
• Experience deploying native applications in major cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and govern solution architecture across multi‑team efforts for scalability and maintainability.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Architects and Technical Leads.
• Collaborate with strategists, creatives, and researchers to form digital evolution strategies and assess feasibility.
• Research and drive complex technical solutions across stacks from prototyping to production.
• Conduct technology reviews, assessments, and dependency mapping for modernization paths.
• Develop prototypes and architectural proposals for client pitches and drive them to completion.
• Communicate architectural decisions to engineers and C‑level stakeholders.
• Establish architectural standards across teams for consistency and quality.
• Identify systemic risks and drive cross‑program resolution with delivery leads.
• Support reusable architectural frameworks and reference architectures across the practice.
• Lead evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies and tools with recommendations.
• Mentor Architects and Digital Technologists within the team.
• Lead technical requirements definition for complex programs across delivery teams.

Skills

Distributed systems

Technical leadership

Client-facing communication

Architectural design

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

CI/CD tools

LLM‑based coding tools

Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)

Job description

At World Wide Technology, we work together to make a new world happen. Our important work benefits our clients and partners as much as it does our people and communities across the globe. WWT is dedicated to achieving its mission of creating a profitable growth company that is also a Great Place to Work for All. We achieve this through our world‑class culture, generous benefits and by delivering cutting‑edge technology solutions for our clients.

Founded in 1990, WWT is a global technology solutions provider leading the AI and Digital Revolution. WWT combines the power of strategy, execution and partnership to accelerate digital transformational outcomes for organizations around the globe. Through its Advanced Technology Center, a collaborative ecosystem of the world’s most advanced hardware and software solutions, WWT helps clients and partners conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology solutions for the best business outcomes and then deploys them at scale through its global warehousing, distribution and integration capabilities.

With over 15,000 employees across WWT and Softchoice and more than 60 locations around the world, WWT’s culture, built on a set of core values and established leadership philosophies, has been recognized 14 years in a row by Fortune and Great Place to Work® for its unique blend of determination, innovation and creating a great place to work for all.

Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high‑performance teams? Join WWT today!

What is the Solutions Consulting & Engineering (SC&E) Team and why join?

Solutions Consulting & Engineering is an organization that is Customer Focused and Solutions Led. We deliver end‑to‑end and emerging solutions to drive customer satisfaction, increase profitability and growth. Our success is enabled by our world‑class management consulting, delivery excellence and engineering brilliance. Our goal is to bring together business acumen with full‑stack technical know‑how to develop innovative solutions for our clients' most complex challenges.

Position Overview

The Lead Digital Architect within WWT Digital is a recognized technical authority who governs solution architecture across multiple teams and programs. You bring deep expertise in distributed systems and a demonstrated ability to lead architects and technical leads while setting the architectural standards and patterns that ensure consistency across the practice. This role demands someone who can operate fluidly between hands‑on technical design and high‑level strategic advisory - and who is beginning to shape how the broader architecture practice approaches recurring problem domains.

If you are a technically strong architect who thrives at the crossroads of engineering leadership and creative problem‑solving, and who is energized by shaping transformative digital experiences for clients, we would love to connect. Join WWT Digital and help lead the next wave of digital innovation.

Job Responsibilities

• Define and govern solution architecture across multi‑team development efforts, ensuring scalability, performance, and long‑term maintainability.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to multiple Architects and Technical Leads on WWT Digital‑led engagements.
• Collaborate with strategists, creatives, and research team members to formulate digital evolution strategies and assess the technical feasibility of transformation roadmap components.
• Research and drive complex technical solutions spanning multiple technology stacks, from early prototyping through production delivery.
• Conduct technology reviews, assessments, and dependency mapping exercises to evaluate client environments and define modernization paths.
• Develop and present prototypes and architectural proposals for client pitches, managing them through to completion with the broader team.
• Communicate architectural decisions and trade‑offs across a wide range of audiences, from engineering teams to C‑level client stakeholders.
• Establish and enforce architectural standards and patterns across multiple teams to ensure consistency and quality across programs.
• Identify systemic architectural risks and cross‑program dependencies, and drive resolution in collaboration with delivery leads and practice leadership.
• Support and guide the development of reusable architectural frameworks, reference architectures, and decision guidelines for use across the practice.
• Lead the evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies, frameworks, and tools, providing recommendations on their applicability to current and future client engagements.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to Architects and Digital Technologists on the team, actively developing talent within the practice.
• Lead technical requirements definition for complex programs, establishing requirements analysis practices for use across delivery teams.

Qualifications

• 18 or more years of software engineering experience, including at least five years architecting systems and at least three years in a technical leadership or consulting role.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Highly proficient across multiple technology stacks with a strong grasp of system design trade‑offs including scalability, performance, and maintainability.
• Hands‑on experience with emergent AI coding practices using LLM‑based coding tools to accelerate design and delivery workflows.
• Prior experience in a client‑facing consulting capacity, including presenting complex technical concepts to executive and C‑suite stakeholders.
• Prior experience in native application architecture and deployment in a major cloud environment — Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Deep understanding of build vs. buy concepts, with the ability to guide clients toward pragmatic technology decisions.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and techniques, along with automated unit and integration testing practices.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging from engineering‑level detail to executive‑level strategy.

Travel Requirements

Up to 25% of the time Domestic and International Travel

Is this role an individual contributor or does it have direct reports?

Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $155,000 - $194,000 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base pay.

The well‑being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full‑time employees:

• Health and Wellbeing: Heath, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
• Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off: PTO and Sick Leave (starting at 20 days per year) & Holidays (10 per year), Parental Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
• Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program

We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for All!