Enterprise Architect

PayPal • San Jose, CA

7d

About The Position

Develops the methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for projects, programs, and people Guides the business by aligning business opportunities with technical innovations Exercises complete latitude in determining how to achieve success for associated group, relying on corporate priorities and peer relationships to inform personal goal setting Navigates unprecedented situations and sets “new norms” that integrate technology, business and personnel factors Anticipates risks, trends & opportunities marketplace, and identifies and strategic solutions Reconciles situations without a “right answer,” selecting the compromises the business can most afford Acts as a leader and visionary, by inspiring, steering, and driving other leaders towards a compelling goal Collaborates with senior leadership on strategic decisions Collaborate with business and engineering leaders to define product visions and translate them into actionable technical roadmaps. Lead the design and review of new and existing system architecture, including crafting target state architectures for 3+ years out and guiding teams to develop towards them in value-add increments. Write documents, draw diagrams, and give presentations that convey requirements and architectural strategies, serving as an exemplar for how technical challenges are approached. Act as a mentor and coach, helping to develop technical leadership across the organization. 12+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience. You will drive the architectural evolution of our critical systems, ensuring our platforms are cutting-edge, resilient, and adaptable to future needs. You'll do this by engaging intensively with stakeholders to translate ideas into reality, navigating complex decision-making landscapes, and providing clarity amidst ambiguity. Along the way, you'll leave a lasting mark on the company's technical culture, setting the standard for excellence. Creativity, pragmatism and empathy; technology and business are full of puzzles, and grand visions are realized in steps, by humans, so success in this role requires both technical and interpersonal savvy. A love of technology and a growth mindset. Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and visual), with a proven ability to translate technical topics for a diverse audience. 10+ years of software engineering experience, with a significant portion in a senior technical leadership role. Successful experiences designing large-scale software systems, particularly in complex, multi-stakeholder environments, and a track record of delivering strategic outcomes with via incremental, risk-managed milestones. Experience mentoring engineers and fostering technical talent across an organization. Ideally, experience working on high-volume, customer-facing internet platforms, and familiarity with cloud technologies, machine learning, and modern computing trends.

Requirements

• 12+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Creativity, pragmatism and empathy
• A love of technology and a growth mindset.
• Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and visual), with a proven ability to translate technical topics for a diverse audience.
• 10+ years of software engineering experience, with a significant portion in a senior technical leadership role.
• Successful experiences designing large-scale software systems, particularly in complex, multi-stakeholder environments, and a track record of delivering strategic outcomes with via incremental, risk-managed milestones.
• Experience mentoring engineers and fostering technical talent across an organization.

Nice To Haves

• Ideally, experience working on high-volume, customer-facing internet platforms, and familiarity with cloud technologies, machine learning, and modern computing trends.

Responsibilities

• Develops the methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for projects, programs, and people
• Guides the business by aligning business opportunities with technical innovations
• Exercises complete latitude in determining how to achieve success for associated group, relying on corporate priorities and peer relationships to inform personal goal setting
• Navigates unprecedented situations and sets “new norms” that integrate technology, business and personnel factors
• Anticipates risks, trends & opportunities marketplace, and identifies and strategic solutions
• Reconciles situations without a “right answer,” selecting the compromises the business can most afford
• Acts as a leader and visionary, by inspiring, steering, and driving other leaders towards a compelling goal
• Collaborates with senior leadership on strategic decisions
• Collaborate with business and engineering leaders to define product visions and translate them into actionable technical roadmaps.
• Lead the design and review of new and existing system architecture, including crafting target state architectures for 3+ years out and guiding teams to develop towards them in value-add increments.
• Write documents, draw diagrams, and give presentations that convey requirements and architectural strategies, serving as an exemplar for how technical challenges are approached.
• Act as a mentor and coach, helping to develop technical leadership across the organization.
• Drive the architectural evolution of our critical systems, ensuring our platforms are cutting-edge, resilient, and adaptable to future needs.
• Engage intensively with stakeholders to translate ideas into reality, navigating complex decision-making landscapes, and providing clarity amidst ambiguity.
• Leave a lasting mark on the company's technical culture, setting the standard for excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level