Application Architect

Job Description

We are partnering with an Am Law 10 firm seeking a Sr. Enterprise Application Architect to shape enterprise application architecture across its global operations. The ideal candidate has extensive experience establishing architecture standards and developing technology strategies that align with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise application architecture aligned with organizational goals and long-term technology strategy.
• Establish architecture governance frameworks, reference architectures, and application design standards.
• Evaluate enterprise technologies and recommend solutions that support business needs.
• Develop technology roadmaps to address architectural gaps and guide future initiatives.
• Provide architectural leadership across Microsoft Azure and enterprise business applications.
• Collaborate with IT leadership, business stakeholders, and technical teams on enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Ensure application architectures meet security, compliance, and scalability requirements.
• Lead architecture reviews and support organizational change management efforts.
• Present architectural recommendations and technology strategies to senior leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in enterprise application architecture, preferably within a large or global organization.
• Demonstrated experience establishing architecture governance, standards, and reference architectures.
• Strong understanding of enterprise application design patterns, architecture frameworks, and technology roadmaps.
• Experience architecting solutions within Microsoft Azure environments.
• Experience with enterprise technologies such as Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Salesforce, ServiceNow, ERP systems, or MuleSoft.
• Strong knowledge of SaaS, PaaS, and enterprise application integration.
• Experience delivering initiatives through Agile and traditional project management methodologies.
• Proven ability to influence technical decisions and collaborate with senior business and IT stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within a large law firm, professional services organization, or global enterprise.
• TOGAF or Microsoft Azure certifications.
• Experience with AI frameworks, architecture governance, and emerging enterprise technologies.
• Background in vendor management, technology evaluation, and organizational change management.
• MBA or advanced degree in a related field.

If you're an experienced Enterprise Application Architect who enjoys shaping technology strategy and leading enterprise-wide initiatives, we'd welcome the opportunity to connect. Apply or reach out to learn more!