Enterprise Platform Architect

Zelis • St. Louis, MO

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is responsible for shaping the long-term technology vision and enterprise architecture strategy. This role drives innovation at scale, influences industry direction, and ensures architectural integrity across all platforms and programs. This role partners with executive leadership to define technology investments, sets global standards, and leads transformative initiatives that position the organization as a leader in its domain.

Requirements

• Masters +15 yrs, PhD/ MD +10
• Demonstrated accomplishment internally and externally
• Has followership in subject matter area
• Attends company training and regional training in area of expertise
• Presents own work to members of department and external consultants and external professional societies
• Often published in high quality publications and media opportunities
• Requires proficiency using AI tools skillfully with an understanding of how to develop/create intelligent prompts and/or agents
• Proven track record of influencing technology strategy at organizational or industry scale
• Deep understanding of cloud-native architectures, distributed systems, security, and data platforms
• Ability to evaluate and integrate emerging technologies into enterprise ecosystems
• Exceptional strategic thinking and executive communication skills
• Ability to influence at the highest levels and drive consensus across diverse stakeholders
• Candidates who require visa sponsorship now or in the future cannot be considered.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the organization’s multi-year technology strategy and architecture roadmap.
• Establish global architecture principles, standards, and governance models.
• Advise C-suite and senior leadership on technology trends, risks, and strategic opportunities.
• Influence business strategy through technology innovation and architectural foresight.
• Drive thought leadership and contribute to industry best practices.
• Lead enterprise-wide adoption of emerging technologies and modern architecture paradigms.
• Sponsor and oversee high-impact proof-of-concepts and strategic technology investments.
• Mentor senior architects and engineering leaders, building a strong architecture community.
• Shape organizational capability in architecture and technology leadership.

Benefits

• 401k plan with employer match
• flexible paid time off
• holidays
• parental leaves
• life and disability insurance
• health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

What This Job Offers

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