Enterprise Architect

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to provide technology leadership across the organization and help shape our long‑term technology strategy. In this role, you will partner with business leaders, technical teams, and external partners to design scalable, secure, and sustainable technology solutions that support organizational goals. This individual will play a key role in enterprise modernization efforts, cloud strategy, architecture governance, system integrations, and technology decision‑making. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization. Responsibilities Develop and maintain enterprise architecture standards, best practices, technology roadmaps, and governance processes. Partner with business and IT leadership to align technology initiatives with organizational objectives. Serve as a trusted advisor on enterprise technology decisions and strategic planning efforts. Lead architecture reviews for new projects, technology implementations, and major system enhancements. Evaluate solution designs across applications, integrations, cloud platforms, infrastructure, security, and data architecture. Ensure solutions align with architectural standards, security requirements, and long‑term technology strategy. Identify architectural risks, scalability concerns, technical debt, and opportunities for improvement. Support cloud adoption, platform modernization, system integrations, and enterprise transformation initiatives. Research and assess emerging technologies, providing recommendations that enhance business capabilities and operational efficiency. Collaborate with executives, technical teams, vendors, and external partners to drive successful outcomes. Translate complex technical concepts into clear business recommendations for both technical and non‑technical audiences. Mentor engineering and architecture teams while promoting enterprise architecture best practices. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 10+ years of experience in software development, infrastructure, cloud technologies, and solution architecture. 5+ years of experience serving in a technical leadership role. Proven experience leading architecture governance, enterprise technology planning, and strategic decision‑making. Strong knowledge of enterprise applications, APIs, system integrations, cloud platforms, infrastructure, security, identity management, and data architecture. Experience designing and supporting enterprise‑scale solutions in complex environments. Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks, API‑first architectures, event‑driven architectures, and hybrid cloud environments. Experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM), security‑by‑design principles, SaaS platforms, and application modernization strategies. Experience evaluating third‑party solutions, vendors, and technology platforms. Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage executives, business stakeholders, and technical teams. Must be able to work Hawaii Standard Time (HST) business hours. Position is fully remote. Job Type & Location Permanent position based out of Honolulu, HI. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $75.00/hr. Benefits may include: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long‑term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul31, 2026. Equal Opportunity Employer & Legal Notices The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. SanFrancisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the SanFrancisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of SanFrancisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools. #J-18808-Ljbffr TEKsystems