Vice President, Enterprise Architect
About The Position
Lead the design and development of solutions to complex application problems across numerous websites and multiple business units. Design and develop customizations for the overarching Content Platform, and oversee the enterprise stack relating to marketing and finance. Own the architecture, design, and scalability of cloud infrastructure; architect the platform’s SSO and data collection components and lead developers in building them. Architect the MiddleLayer (client-specific communications/APIs) supporting the Learning Management Platform (LMS). Provide leadership in defining Data Warehouse components and the ongoing architecture of incoming data to maximize its usage and value. Collaborate with engineers on solutions and integrations with other systems, promoting modern processes and development practices. Work with product and finance teams on project schedules and budgets. Develop innovation as the company integrates predictive modeling and early AI into products and services to diversify revenue streams. Mentor Developers, BI Developers, and Data Architects. Track industry trends and platforms, drive innovation, and evaluate vendors and solutions to recommend whether to build or buy.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field, or foreign equivalent; alternatively, a three-year foreign bachelor’s degree or a specific associate’s degree or foreign equivalent in one of these fields.
- Six years of experience as a technical architect, enterprise architect, or in a closely related occupation.
- Experience designing and working with content management systems, including open-source systems such as WordPress or internally developed systems.
- Experience ensuring systems are scalable and adhere to web best practices.
- Experience with programming languages such as C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, and Python.
- Experience documenting system architecture and design.
- Ability to communicate technical information and business implications to stakeholders, vendors, and clients.
- Experience with cloud service providers such as AWS or GCP.
- Experience with serverless technologies such as AWS Lambda, GCP Cloud Functions, or Cloudflare Workers.
- Experience with Docker or other containerization.
- Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases.
- Experience with data transfer using platforms such as Talend and/or custom scripts.
- Knowledge of security best practices for data, file storage, and SDLC.
- Experience working with stakeholders to evaluate system requirements, including scalability, functionality, usability, and reporting.
- Experience with version control, GIT, and source control best practices.
- Experience monitoring system performance and recommending improvements.
- Experience with Content Delivery Networks such as Fastly, Cloudflare, or AWS CloudFront.
- Experience working in an agile environment such as Scrum or Kanban.
- Experience evaluating enterprise platforms, vendors, and RFPs.
- Experience integrating with marketing technology services such as Marketo, Salesforce MC, or Eloqua.
- Experience managing simultaneous projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead design and development of solutions to complex application problems across websites and business units.
- Design and develop customizations for the overarching Content Platform.
- Oversee the enterprise stack for marketing and finance.
- Own the architecture, design, and scalability of cloud infrastructure.
- Architect SSO and data collection components and lead developers in their implementation.
- Architect the MiddleLayer supporting the Learning Management Platform (LMS).
- Define Data Warehouse components and guide the architecture of incoming data to maximize its usage and value.
- Collaborate with engineers to design solutions and integrations, promoting modern processes and development practices.
- Collaborate with product and finance teams on project schedules and budgets.
- Develop innovation involving predictive modeling and early AI in products and services.
- Mentor Developers, BI Developers, and Data Architects.
- Keep up to date with industry trends and platforms to address business needs and drive innovation.
- Evaluate vendors and solutions and recommend build-versus-buy decisions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
