We are seeking a Cloud Application / Enterprise Architect with strong experience designing modern, cloud-based application solutions (AWS preferred). This role combines solution and enterprise architecture, focusing on application development, integration patterns, and architectural best practices. Exposure to AI-enabled solutions and experience in regulated or insurance environments is a plus.
This is a contract-to-hire opportunity. C2C, third-party, or sponsorship arrangements are not supported.
About the Role
This role combines solution and enterprise architecture, focusing on application development, integration patterns, and architectural best practices.
Responsibilities
- Act as a trusted architectural advisor to business and technology stakeholders.
- Guide application teams on cloud-native design patterns and best practices.
- Develop and review high-level solution and architecture designs.
- Drive consistency through reusable application, integration, and API patterns.
- Communicate complex technical concepts in a clear, business-friendly manner.
- Support architecture governance, standards, and roadmap planning.
- Partner with application, data, and security teams to deliver scalable solutions.
- Provide guidance on AI-enabled use cases and emerging technologies.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in solution and/or enterprise architecture.
- Strong experience with cloud application architecture (AWS or Azure).
- Familiarity with Enterprise Architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF).
- Working knowledge of AI technologies (GenAI exposure preferred).
- Experience creating architecture diagrams and design documentation.
- Ability to influence and lead across cross-functional teams.
Required Skills
- Cloud application architecture (AWS or Azure).
- AI technologies (GenAI exposure preferred).
- Architecture diagrams and design documentation.
- Cross-functional team leadership.
Preferred Skills
- Insurance or financial industry experience.
- Experience with digital transformation initiatives.