Jr. Technical Architect

Cydcor•Agoura Hills, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We're looking for a Jr. Technical Architect to serve as a strategic partner to our Development leader, bridging the business and engineering worlds. In this role, you will take full ownership of architectural decisions end-to-end, freeing senior leadership to operate at a higher altitude while you drive clarity, structure, and forward momentum on the ground. This position requires 5+ years of experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale architectures, a genuine enthusiasm for AI, and the ability to operate independently with strong judgment.

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field/equivalent work experience
5+ years of experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale technical architectures
Strong track record of partnering with business stakeholders to shape technical strategy and guide architectural decisions
Background in software development with working knowledge of performance, security, and scalability principles
Genuine enthusiasm for AI; you follow the space closely and have hands-on experience applying it
Ability to operate independently and make sound decisions without needing constant direction
Clear, confident communicator who can simplify complexity for both technical and non-technical audiences
Proficient with Microsoft Products

Responsibilities

Design and own technical architecture for key systems, ensuring solutions are stable, secure, and built to scale
Lead architectural reviews, establish standards, and serve as the final technical word on major design decisions
Work directly with business teams to deeply understand their needs, then translate those needs into clear technical paths forward
Serve as an equal partner in boardroom conversations and technical deep-dives, adjusting your communication style to the audience
Champion the intelligent use of AI across our technology stack; evaluate emerging AI tools and frameworks, identify where they create real leverage, and guide the team on responsible, high-impact adoption
Collaborate closely with engineering teams to ensure architectural intent is carried through to implementation
Provide hands-on guidance on performance optimization, system design, and best practices without being a bottleneck
Stay ahead of the curve on emerging technologies, tools, and architectural patterns and bring informed recommendations to leadership on where to invest, what to adopt, and what to avoid
Operate independently, make sound decisions without constant direction, and exercise strong judgment on when to escalate
Comply with all company regulations, policies, procedures, and safety rules