Enterprise Architect

Location: Atlanta, GA - 100% Onsite


Duration: 6 months


Competencies: 15-25+ years experience required!


Enterprise Architecture


Role Description: Enterprise Architect

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
• 15+ years of experience large scale modernization programs, large-scale integration platform modernization program, migrating from TIBCO middleware or other ESB Platforms to AWS cloud-native architecture • Define the end-to-end target architecture for migration from TIBCO to AWS, covering: Integration patterns (API-led, event-driven, batch, file-based, orchestration), Application modernization strategy, Data architecture (transactional + analytical), Platform and infrastructure architecture • Define architecture principles, standards, and guardrails for cloud-native development.
• Design the wave-based migration strategy (aligned to wave / multi-pattern approach).
• Co-existence between TIBCO and AWS during migration • Define cutover strategy: Dual-run / shadowing approach, Zero-downtime migration, Rollback mechanisms • Ensure architecture meets: High throughput and low latency requirements, Horizontal scalability, Fault tolerance and resiliency • Experience in AWS services like Lambda, SQS, Event Bridge, SNS, Step function, EKS, S3 etc.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to: Migration complexity, Dependency management, Performance bottlenecks, Data integrity • Define contingency plans for: Rollbacks, Failure scenarios. Ensure production readiness across all waves.

Roles & Responsibilities
• The Enterprise Architect will define the target-state architecture, transformation roadmap, modernization patterns, governance standards, and ensure alignment across business, application, data, integration, and infrastructure layers • The EA will play a critical role in ensuring high performance, low latency, scalability, and resilience for systems handling high-volume data and event processing.
• Drives AI-assisted engineering adoption (Cursor AI, Kiro or GitHub Copilot) to accelerate migration, standardize implementations, and optimize delivery at scale • Drive governance, federation, security, and compliance frameworks • Lead POCs and architectural validations for critical requirements • Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into solution design • Guide engineering teams on best practices and platform optimization • Deliver Overall Technical Architecture and solution blueprint for target system.
• Ability to work with multi stakeholder teams and support digital transformation and journey to the cloud.

Generic Managerial Skills, If any
• Strategic thinking with execution focus, strong decision-making ability • Excellent communication and presentation skills • Ability to simplify complex architectures for business stakeholders • High ownership and accountability, strong governance mindset and strong collaboration and teamwork skills • AWS Certified and experienced is preferred.