Sr. Enterprise Application Architect (Contract)

Job Description:

Are you a strategic technology leader who enjoys shaping enterprise-scale solutions and influencing long-term application strategy? As a Senior Application Architect (contract), you’ll play a critical role in developing and implementing the Firm’s enterprise application architecture—partnering closely with fellow architects and senior leaders to design future-state solutions that align with business objectives and architectural vision.

In this role, you’ll balance strategic thinking with hands-on leadership, guiding architecture governance, evaluating emerging technologies, and collaborating across business and Information Technology (IT) teams to deliver secure, scalable, and value-driven application solutions.

• Enterprise Application Architecture Leadership – Contribute to the development of target-state application architecture that supports the broader Enterprise Architecture and Architecture Vision while addressing stakeholder needs.
• Strategic Alignment – Ensure application architectures align with organizational solution goals, standards, and long-term business objectives.
• Architecture Standards & Governance – Develop and maintain reference architectures, architecture building blocks (ABB), standards, and guidelines to ensure secure, compliant, and consistent technology solutions.
• Technology Selection & Oversight – Guide the evaluation, selection, and implementation of technology platforms and solutions that best meet enterprise needs.
• Roadmap & Capability Planning – Identify solution and capability gaps, and define strategies and roadmaps to drive continuous improvement.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner with stakeholders across the organization to identify, prioritize, and support strategic initiatives.
• Innovation & Trend Analysis – Stay current on emerging application and technology trends, assessing potential impact and value to the organization.
• Executive Communication – Clearly communicate application target states, roadmaps, and progress updates to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Team & Practice Leadership – Lead and influence architects, technology owners, and subject matter experts to deliver cohesive, enterprise-wide solutions.

What You’ll Bring:

• Education – Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, data science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience – 8+ years of experience in an Enterprise Application Architecture function, preferably within a global organization.
• Architecture Expertise – Strong knowledge of architecture governance, application design patterns, and industry best practices.
• Standards & Governance Development – Proven experience establishing and implementing architecture governance, standards, procedures, and guidelines.
• Platform & Technology Knowledge – Hands-on experience with platforms such as Microsoft M365, SharePoint, Microsoft Azure, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Salesforce, MuleSoft, and ServiceNow.
• Leadership & Change Management – Demonstrated ability to lead teams, influence outcomes, and drive change across complex environments.
• Communication & Collaboration – Excellent communication, diplomacy, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across business and IT teams.
• Delivery Methodologies – Experience delivering value within both Agile and traditional project management lifecycle (PMLC) environments.
• Analytical Thinking – Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to assess trade-offs and design practical, scalable solutions.
• Preferred Enhancements – MBA, experience within a large professional services organization, vendor management experience, Artificial Intelligence (AI) frameworks and governance practices, and strong executive presentation skills.
• Certifications – Preferred certifications include TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework) and Microsoft Azure Cloud certifications.
• Tools – Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and Visio.

Salary/Rate: $85-$115/HR (depends on experience level). This is a contract position with candidates expected to work 40 hours/ week.