Senior Director of Architecture

Deluxe•Burbank, CA

16d•$208,000 - $260,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Director of Software Architecture to lead the architectural vision and evolution of Deluxe’s next-generation technology ecosystem. This role is responsible for defining the architectural frameworks, principles, and strategies that power Deluxe’s global content localization and fulfillment workflows. The ideal candidate is both a strategic technology leader and a hands-on architect, capable of shaping large-scale, cloud-native systems that integrate AI, automation, and digital supply chain technology. This leader will partner closely with Product, Engineering, Infrastructure and Operations teams to ensure that Deluxe’s software platforms are scalable, secure, and aligned with business goals across all lines of service.

Requirements

15+ years of experience in software engineering and architecture, with 4+ years in technical leadership roles.
Proven success leading enterprise-scale software architecture for distributed, mission-critical systems—ideally within media, entertainment, or digital supply chain domains.
Strong expertise in cloud-native design (AWS preferred), microservices, event-driven architecture, and data-driven workflows.
Experience integrating AI/ML pipelines, media processing frameworks, or workflow automation systems at scale.
Exceptional ability to translate complex business requirements into cohesive architectural blueprints and actionable execution plans.
Proven leadership influencing cross-functional teams, balancing long-term technical vision with pragmatic delivery.

Nice To Haves

Leadership in a global media technology organization, engaging with engineers across the globe.
Familiarity with media supply chain standards (e.g., IMF, HDR, Dolby Vision, adaptive streaming, localization metadata).
Experience with content security, digital rights management (DRM), and compliance frameworks.
Hands-on understanding of workflow automation, content versioning, and metadata-driven delivery systems.

Responsibilities

Define and drive Deluxe’s enterprise architecture strategy—aligning cloud, data, and application architectures with business needs across localization and fulfillment workflows.
Establish and enforce architecture standards and design principles to ensure scalability, interoperability, and reliability across systems spanning content ingestion, transformation, quality control, and delivery.
Lead modernization initiatives to evolve legacy systems into flexible, cloud-native platforms that support automation, AI/ML, and global scalability.
Oversee architectural governance across distributed teams and services—ensuring design consistency, cost efficiency, and compliance with security and data protection standards.
Mentor and develop architects and senior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.
Partner with Product and Engineering to establish technical roadmaps, ensuring architecture supports rapid innovation while maintaining operational excellence.