Enterprise Architect

If you're an Enterprise Architect who has truly led enterprise architecture across multiple business systems, rather than being limited to a single platform or support environment, this role is absolutely worth exploring.Ideal backgrounds include experience leading:• Enterprise integrations across multiple systems• Data modernization initiatives• Large-scale architecture decisions• Enterprise application ecosystems and API strategiesIf this is your background, we'd like to hear from you.Title: Enterprise ArchitectLocationRemote/Hybrid with team presence in the North Chicago suburbsCompensationUp to $165K base + 10% bonusExcellent benefits, strong work/life balance, and long-term strategic visibility across enterprise modernization initiativesWe are seeking an experienced Application Enterprise Architect to define and guide enterprise application and data architecture strategy across a complex enterprise technology environment. This individual will provide leadership across enterprise integrations, security architecture, data modernization initiatives, cloud platforms, and DevOps practices while ensuring alignment with business objectives and enterprise standards.This is a highly visible, newly created role focused on enterprise-wide architecture strategy, integration design, and long-term modernization initiatives. The position will serve as a technical leader and advisor across multiple enterprise systems and business functions, helping guide architectural direction, vendor evaluation, integration strategy, and future-state platform design.The ideal candidate will have experience architecting enterprise integrations across multiple business systems, leading data modernization initiatives, evaluating architecture technologies, and guiding technical teams through complex enterprise solution decisions. Experience operating in environments where Salesforce serves as a core enterprise platform is strongly preferred.ResponsibilitiesEnterprise & Application ArchitectureDefine and maintain enterprise application and data architecture standards, principles, and reference architecturesDesign scalable, maintainable, and resilient enterprise application solutions aligned with business capabilities and strategic roadmapsProvide architectural leadership across enterprise-scale application ecosystems involving multiple integrated business platformsEvaluate existing systems and recommend modernization, rationalization, and cloud adoption strategiesReview and approve enterprise solution designs to ensure alignment with architectural, operational, and security standardsServe as a trusted technical advisor to business leaders, engineering teams, and stakeholders across the organizationIntegration ArchitectureLead enterprise integration architecture initiatives across internal applications, SaaS platforms, data platforms, and external systemsDefine enterprise integration patterns, including API-led, event-driven, and message-based architecturesAn architect with secure and scalable integrations across multiple enterprise business systems and platformsEstablish standards for API design, monitoring, versioning, documentation, and lifecycle managementEvaluate integration technologies and recommend enterprise architecture solutions based on scalability, security, maintainability, and business requirementsGuide technical teams through architecture decision-making and enterprise integration strategySecurity ArchitectureEmbed security-by-design principles across application, integration, and data architecturesDefine secure identity and access management patterns, including OAuth2, OpenID Connect, cloud-native IAM, encryption, and secure API standardsPartner with cybersecurity teams to ensure enterprise compliance and secure architecture practicesIdentify and mitigate enterprise architectural risks across applications, integrations, and enterprise data environmentsData Architecture & ModernizationLead and guide enterprise data modernization initiatives involving data warehouses, enterprise reporting platforms, and modern data architecture strategiesArchitect and govern enterprise data architecture, including transactional systems, analytical platforms, and enterprise data pipelinesDefine standards for data modeling, data integration, metadata management, governance, and data qualityPartner with data engineering and analytics teams to support reporting, analytics, and enterprise business intelligence initiativesHelp evaluate and guide future-state data platform and architecture decisionsDevOps & Engineering EnablementChampion DevOps and DevSecOps best practices across engineering and architecture teamsDefine standards for CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, automated testing, and environment managementPromote observability standards, including logging, monitoring, alerting, and operational readinessPartner with development and operations teams to improve delivery speed, scalability, reliability, and system stabilityRequired ExperienceBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field8+ years of experience in application development, engineering, or enterprise architecture roles5+ years designing enterprise-scale applications and integration architecturesProven experience leading enterprise integrations across multiple business systems and platformsStrong background in API architecture, enterprise integration patterns, and distributed application ecosystemsExperience leading or architecting enterprise data modernization initiatives involving data warehouses, enterprise reporting, or modern data platformsStrong experience with enterprise security architecture and secure application design practicesExperience operating as a technical lead, advisor, or architecture decision-maker across cross-functional enterprise initiativesExperience evaluating architecture technologies, integration platforms, and enterprise solution approachesStrong understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, and cloud architecture practicesExcellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skillsNice to have / Preferred QualificationsSalesforce platform architecture and integration experience within enterprise environmentsExperience integrating Salesforce with ERP, HRIS, finance, reporting, or other enterprise platformsExperience working within large-scale enterprise environmentsExperience with cloud platforms, including Azure, AWS, or GCPFamiliarity with modern analytics and business intelligence platforms