Architect - Enterprise Platforms

Architect – Enterprise Platforms Location: Santa Clara, CA, United States Location Type: On-site Salary Range: 180000 - 225000 USD Annually Position Description We are looking for an Architect – Enterprise Platforms to lead enterprise architecture strategy across business, application, data, integration, and security domains. This role will define and drive a multi-year North Star architecture and align enterprise systems and Azure cloud strategy to support scalable, secure, and high-performing business operations. The ideal candidate brings deep enterprise architecture expertise, strong integration experience across packaged and custom applications, and the ability to translate complex business workflows into scalable platform solutions. Responsibilities Define and maintain the enterprise architecture across business, application, data, integration, and security domains. Establish and drive a multi-year North Star architecture and roadmap across enterprise platforms. Develop reference architectures, reusable patterns, and guardrails across enterprise applications and custom-built platforms. Architect integrations across enterprise applications, fintech, loan origination/servicing, utility, and partner ecosystems. Drive API-first and event-driven integration strategies leveraging middleware and Azure cloud services. Lead architecture governance processes and chair the Architecture Review Board. Own and align Azure cloud architecture with enterprise platform requirements, ensuring scalability and interoperability. Establish enterprise standards for reliability, performance, security, compliance, observability, and cost efficiency. Translate complex business workflows into scalable, secure platform solutions. Partner with Data Architecture to ensure alignment of data models, governance, and integration patterns. Communicate architectural strategy and decisions to executive stakeholders and promote best practices across engineering teams. Required Qualifications 10–15+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, systems architecture, or solution architecture roles. Deep expertise across application, integration, data, and security architecture domains. Strong experience integrating enterprise business systems (e.g., fintech, credit, servicing, or operational systems). Experience defining enterprise architecture standards, governance models, and review processes. Proven experience designing API-first and event-driven architectures. Hands-on experience with Azure (or comparable hyperscaler) cloud architecture, including scalability, security, and interoperability patterns. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent experience. Excellent communication, documentation, and executive presentation skills. Travel may be required up to 10%, depending on business needs. Preferred Qualifications Experience with CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce Sales/Service/Experience/Platform Cloud, Microsoft Dynamics, or comparable). Experience with ERP platforms (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, Oracle, NetSuite, or comparable suites). Experience with origination, servicing, payments, or financial systems integrated with enterprise platforms. Familiarity with solar/energy workflows, financing, and utility integrations. Experience with middleware platforms, API gateways, and event streaming architectures (e.g., MuleSoft, Boomi, Kafka, Azure Service Bus/Event Grid). Familiarity with TOGAF or comparable enterprise architecture frameworks. Solar Industry experience (Renewable). Use of AI Tools As a technology organization, Qcells expects team members to leverage AI models and AI-assisted tools in their daily workflows where appropriate. Candidates should be comfortable working in an AI-augmented environment and applying sound judgment when using AI-generated outputs. During the interview process, candidates will be asked to share examples of how they have used AI tools or models in their work. Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. ("HQCA") is a Qcells company, one of the world's largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions. Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCA has been rapidly expanding its business in North America through the expansion of products and solutions, including distributed energy solutions, direct-to-homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services. We provide an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world-class global business in an interesting and expanding industry of the future. Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. MobilityStanding20% of timeSitting70% of timeWalking10% of timeStrengthPullingup to 10 PoundsPushingup to 10 PoundsCarryingup to 10 PoundsLiftingup to 10 PoundsDexterity (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)TypingFHandlingFReachingF - Mobility - Standing - 20% of time - Sitting - 70% of time - Walking - 10% of time - Strength - Pulling - up to 10 Pounds - Pushing - up to 10 Pounds - Carrying - up to 10 Pounds - Lifting - up to 10 Pounds - Dexterity (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never) - Typing - F - Handling - F - Reaching - F - Agility (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)TurningFTwistingFBendingOCrouchingOBalancingNClimbingNCrawlingNKneelingN - Agility (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never) - Turning - F - Twisting - F - Bending - O - Crouching - O - Balancing - N - Climbing - N - Crawling - N - Kneeling - N The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job's minimum qualifications. *This target salary range is for CA positions only and should not be interpreted as an offer of compensation. Q-Cells