Principal Domain Architect

Ampcus, Inc; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampcus, Inc is seeking a highly motivated Principal Domain Architect to join our talented team in Reston, VA. This role involves leading the development of domain architecture models and influencing project outcomes. Candidates must have 10 years of experience in the architecture domain and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field. Additional qualifications include expertise in domain-related frameworks and skills in collaboration and influence.

The position requires a mix of strategic, operational, and technical leadership, aimed at enhancing architecture outcomes across systems. Excellent communication abilities and the capacity to coach others are essential.

Qualifications

• 10 years' experience in the Architecture Domain.
• Advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads preparation of domain architecture viewpoints and models.
• Leads design, engineering, and implementation of internal assets.
• Leads collaboration with other teams to maximize architecture impact.
• Leads research on emerging domain trends.
• Leads vendor evaluations and selection process.
• Leads development of architecture domain methods and tools.
• Leads domain assessments for new proposed projects.

Skills

Ability to motivate and influence others

Ability to collaborate with stakeholders

Ability to coach and develop architects

Ability to manage cross-domain architecture

Expertise with domain related architecture frameworks

Effective organizational and analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Additional 4 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented team. Job Title: Principal Domain Architect Location(s): Reston, VA Once a month onsite Duration: 12 months

Responsibilities

• 30% – Leads preparation of domain architecture viewpoints and models depicting current, target, and interim states. Use current state viewpoints to identify and analyze pain points and opportunities (PPOs). Lead advanced modeling and analysis to meet the strategic needs of the organization with respect to system, information, functional/non‑functional needs, performance and security/regulatory requirements. Create and utilize architecture patterns and ensure alignment with Information Technology (IT) strategies and reference architectures. Ensure target state alignment and integration across architecture domains. Ensure upstream alignment/traceability to business needs via business architecture and downstream alignment/traceability with solution building blocks. Leads the extension/enhancement of domain architecture strategies, standards, and guidelines. Identify and support development of reusable domain patterns.
• 20% – Leads design, engineering and implementation of assets for internal use in solutions to improve solution quality; collaborate through implementation phase. Leads peer reviews and represent the architecture domain in briefings to the Architecture Review Board. Oversees publishing and maintenance of viewpoints/work products in the architecture repository, ensuring they are organized, accurate, and accessible. Disposition stakeholder comments/feedback received via project and non‑project channels. Ensures that regulatory and compliance issues are addressed in solutions.
• 15% – Leads collaboration with other teams (business and technical), key stakeholders, and partners to understand needs to maximize architecture impact and address technical limitations. Leads the evaluation/selection of a solution/product design that aligns with IT/domain strategies, standards, and guidelines.
• 10% – Leads research emerging domain trends to determine their relevancy and fit for the organization.
• 10% – Leads vendor evaluations and selection process broadly; leads vendor evaluation and selection for domain‑specific tooling. Represent the architecture domain in the drafting of request for information (RFI)/request for proposal (RFP) and the evaluation/scoring of vendor proposals.
• 10% – Leads the development/enhancement of architecture domain methods and tools. Ensure the alignment/integration of domain architecture processes/deliverables with those of other architecture domains and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) disciplines. Leads development of domain related communications/education material for use with stakeholders and architecture/SDLC partners.
• 5% – Leads domain assessments for most complex new/proposed projects for architecture impacts in support of annual planning, resource estimation, and alignment with IT strategy and enterprise architecture. Provide input to project, product, and enterprise technology roadmaps. Provide regular reporting on progress, issues, and opportunities related to architecture domain.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree.

In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.

Education Details: Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

Experience: 10 years’ Experience in Architecture Domain.

Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to motivate and influence others so that project objectives are met in a timely manner. Expert.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders to develop high quality solutions. Expert.
• Ability to coach, delegate, and develop architects and engineers. Expert.
• Ability to manage cross‑domain architecture solutions and issues. Expert.
• Expertise with domain related architecture frameworks, methods and tools. Expert.
• Effective organizational, interpersonal/relationship management, analytical, communications (written and verbal) and collaboration. Expert.

Licenses/Certifications

Certified system architect upon hire preferred.

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, age, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities.