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Sr. Enterprise Application Architect

Hiring Dreams LLCChicago, IL🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 17, 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Chicago, IL, United States
Posted
19 hours ago
SalesforceAgileAzureERPContinuous ImprovementMicrosoft OfficeServiceNowVendor Management

Job Description

Title - Sr. Enterprise Application Architect
Location - Chicago, IL (Hybrid position)
3 days onsite a week. 
 
Microsoft stack -  Sr. Enterprise Application Architect , Little bit of Data touch
 
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.

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