Senior Enterprise Architect - AI & Cloud

Quest Oracle Community; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Parental leave

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Moody's is seeking an experienced Enterprise Systems Architect to design and govern cloud-based enterprise platforms across ERP/HCM, data warehouses, and SaaS integrations. You will shape cloud-native and hybrid architectures, drive API-first design, and ensure secure, scalable solutions while collaborating with product managers and stakeholders.

You will lead architecture documentation, standards, and AI-enabled enhancements, contributing to risk-aware, compliant digital ecosystems within

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in software development and enterprise systems architecture, with a proven track record of designing scalable, reliable, and secure solutions across complex, multi-platform environments.
• Solid knowledge of AWS and/or Azure, with hands-on experience designing cloud-native and hybrid architectures; working knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines preferred.
• Strong proficiency in designing RESTful APIs and microservices-based architectures; ability to produce architecture diagrams, technical workflows, and integration documentation using tools such as Visio, Excalidraw, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience integrating enterprise platforms including identity management, payroll providers, data warehouses, ERP systems, and SaaS applications; exposure to MuleSoft, SAP CPI/BTP, or equivalent middleware platforms is a plus.
• Experience with enterprise HCM or Finance platforms (e.g., Workday, SAP, Oracle) in an integration or architecture capacity is beneficial, though not the primary focus of this role.
• Sound understanding of secure coding practices, identity management, encryption, and compliance standards, including data privacy requirements relevant to workforce and financial data.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to independently translate business requirements into actionable technical solutions and guide cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated proficiency in artificial intelligence concepts, with hands-on experience using AI tools from the frontier providers to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
• Proven ability to implement AI-powered solutions to solve business challenges.
• Demonstrates a growing awareness of AI risk management and a commitment to responsible AI use.

Responsibilities

• Define, own, and deliver end-to-end enterprise system architecture, including cloud-native and hybrid integration patterns across platforms such as ERP/HCM systems, data warehouses, in-house developed modern products and third-party SaaS applications.
• Design and oversee cloud infrastructure solutions on AWS or Azure, applying microservices and API-driven design principles to ensure system interoperability, modularity, and resilience.
• Define and maintain architecture diagrams, integration specifications, and technical workflows using tools like Visio or equivalent, ensuring documentation remains current and aligned with enterprise standards.
• Collaborate independently with product managers, engineering leads, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into practical, well-designed technical solutions.
• Establish and uphold coding standards, integration best practices, and architectural guidelines, with a focus on security, data governance, and compliance requirements for sensitive enterprise data.
• Lead and participate in design reviews, performance assessments, and scalability planning discussions, providing technical guidance to engineering team members.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption where applicable, including opportunities to incorporate AI-driven capabilities into the enterprise systems architecture.
• Maintain a repository of architecture decisions, runbooks, and design artifacts to support ongoing operations, incident response, and future development efforts.

Skills

Cloud architecture

API design

Security & compliance

CI/CD pipelines

AI concepts

Stakeholder mgmt

RESTful APIs

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS or related

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Visio

Excalidraw

Job description

Moody's is seeking an experienced Enterprise Systems Architect to design and govern cloud-based enterprise platforms across ERP/HCM, data warehouses, and SaaS integrations. You will shape cloud-native and hybrid architectures, drive API-first design, and ensure secure, scalable solutions while collaborating with product managers and stakeholders.

You will lead architecture documentation, standards, and AI-enabled enhancements, contributing to risk-aware, compliant digital ecosystems within