Senior Principal Architect - Enterprise Solutions Architecture

3Cloud

2h • $183,400 - $255,100 • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Principal Architect operates as a Full Spectrum Enterprise Architect, combining deep technical expertise with strategic influence. The role defines and leads architecture strategy and delivery frameworks across multiple technology domains, shaping modernization roadmaps and large-scale transformation initiatives. It focuses on delivery excellence at enterprise scale, modernization strategy, executive stakeholder engagement, and collaboration across App Innovation, Cloud Platform, and Data & AI practices. The architect connects business outcomes with technology strategy to deliver measurable transformation success, balancing technical mastery, cross-domain integration, and business alignment.

The role also leads enterprise architecture strategy and delivery across application, cloud, and data ecosystems. It guides modernization of enterprise application portfolios, cloud platforms and governance, and data and AI capabilities; mentors senior architects and technical leaders; contributes to presales and solution strategy; and represents architectural leadership in client, executive, and partner forums. Travel of up to 25% may be required for client engagements. The position is virtual-first with a flexible work location.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading enterprise-scale architecture strategy and delivery programs across large portfolios or transformation initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to define and guide modernization strategies spanning application, cloud, and data domains.
• Thought leadership demonstrated through executive engagement, public speaking, industry contributions, or published insights.
• Experience mentoring senior architects and technical leaders to elevate delivery quality, solution consistency, and reusability.
• Strong background shaping long-term modernization roadmaps, capability frameworks, and investment strategies aligned to business outcomes.
• Deep expertise in Azure architecture and strong understanding of enterprise-scale cloud adoption, governance, and integration models.
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification or equivalent.
• Experience with hybrid or multi-cloud environments and enterprise modernization programs.
• Excellent communication skills, including translating complex architecture concepts into clear business impact.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% for client engagements as needed.
• Fluency across multiple technology domains and deep expertise in at least one.
• Significant experience defining and leading modernization strategies spanning application, cloud, and data ecosystems.
• Core certifications listed: AZ-900 Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals; AZ-104 Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate; AZ-305 Solutions Architect Expert; AI-102 Azure AI Engineer Associate; and SC-900 Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead enterprise-level architecture strategies and delivery frameworks aligned with modernization programs and business and technology outcomes.
• Shape cross-domain modernization roadmaps integrating App Innovation, Cloud Platform, and Data & AI strategies into cohesive delivery models.
• Mentor senior architects and technical leaders to improve design quality, reusability, and scalability.
• Develop reusable assets, frameworks, and patterns to support cross-practice collaboration and consistency across programs and industries.
• Partner with executive stakeholders to align modernization investments with measurable business outcomes and transformation goals.
• Represent architectural leadership in executive forums, client engagements, and partner discussions.
• Identify and guide emerging technology adoption, translating innovation into scalable frameworks.
• Contribute to presales and solution strategy with business development and delivery teams.
• Champion mentorship and capability growth across architecture and delivery teams.
• Balance strategic impact and delivery execution to achieve client success and organizational growth.
• Lead modernization of complex enterprise application portfolios and guide application architecture, DevOps, CI/CD, container platforms, and development practices.
• Define and govern enterprise landing zones, hybrid architectures, multi-cloud strategies, cloud governance, operational frameworks, and platform engineering standards.
• Drive Infrastructure as Code and automation adoption, and integrate identity, networking, and platform operations into delivery models.
• Define enterprise data and AI strategies; architect modern data platforms; guide AI and machine-learning integration; establish data governance, integration, and quality frameworks; and enable decision intelligence.

Benefits

• 401(k) with match up to 50% of 6% of eligible-pay contributions.
• Minimum 15 days of PTO, 9 paid company holidays, and 2 floating personal days.
• Two medical plan options.
• Optional vision and dental coverage.
• 100% employer-paid life and disability insurance.
• Paid leave for birth and non-birth parents.
• Optional Healthcare FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care FSA.
• $67 monthly technology and home-office allowance.
• Utilization and/or discretionary bonus eligibility, based on role.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible work location with a virtual-first approach.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed