Enterprise Architect - job 1 of 2

Business runs on contracts. Every dollar earned, relationship formed, and advantage gained comes down to the contract that makes it real. But getting a contract done is more complicated than it should be. And when contract data is buried, leaders can’t see risks, obligations, or act in time.

Ironclad is the leading AI contracting platform that transforms agreements into assets. Contracts move faster, insights surface instantly, and agents push work forward, all with you in control. Whether you’re buying or selling, Ironclad unifies the entire process on one intelligent platform, providing leaders with the visibility they need to stay one step ahead. That’s why the world’s most transformative organizations, from OpenAI to the World Health Organization and the Associated Press, trust Ironclad to accelerate their business.

We’re consistently recognized as a leader in the industry: a Leader in the Forrester Wave and Gartner Magic Quadrant for Contract Lifecycle Management, a Fortune Great Place to Work six years running, and one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Workplaces. Ironclad has also been named to Forbes’ AI 50 and Business Insider’s list of Companies to Bet Your Career On.

We’re backed by leading investors including Accel, Y Combinator, Sequoia, BOND, and Franklin Templeton. For more information, visit www.ironcladapp.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

The mission of the Enterprise Architecture team at Ironclad is simple:

• Define, evangelize and realize the business and technical architectures that maximize success for Ironclad, its customers, and its partners.

Enterprise Architects at Ironclad are customer-facing advisors on both technical and business architecture. They wield deep and broad technical expertise with real-world solutions, marry this with business strategy experience and consultative skills, and serve as trusted advisors to our customers across our relationship with them, from pre-sales to deployment to operations.

As an Enterprise Architect at Ironclad, you'll work cross-functionally with our sales, product, engineering, and customer success teams to architect solutions based on the business goals of our customers, our partners, and Ironclad. These solutions need to not just function, but also drive business value and accelerate the innovation that we are driving in the contract lifecycle management domain. You play a critical role in driving our customers and partners to the architectures that will realize this innovation and all of its potential.

We seek experienced architects with deep technical roots in coding, integration, security, analytics and cloud computing, strong communication skills, and a strong collaborative ethic. Our company and our customer base are both growing rapidly, and as an Ironclad Enterprise Architect you will be helping to design and build the foundational pillars of our vision for the future of contract lifecycle management. If you’d like to join us on this mission, let’s talk!

What You Will Be Doing

• Engage with prospective customers to understand their overall goals and advise on solutions involving the Ironclad platform and their enterprise systems that deliver value.

• Advise Ironclad, customer and partner implementation teams on high-value architecture practices, either as a billable resource or as a strategic investment in customer success.

• Engage with customers in a variety of modes, including ad hoc collaborative sessions, structured workshops, and as part of a deployment project team.

• Develop and nurture long-term advisory relationships with our larger customers and partners, from the executive stakeholder level downwards, to ensure long-term value of Ironclad-based architectures within their business contexts.

• Develop on-the-ground intelligence for the Ironclad product team on business and technical drivers that should influence our product roadmap.

• Share your expertise through various Ironclad content channels, providing guidance on solution patterns for common system/process/business contexts.

What We Look For

• B.S. Computer Science, Software Engineering, Management Information Systems or equivalent

• 6+ years experience in either software, system, or enterprise architecture.

• Deep understanding and direct experience with cloud architecture and modern platform concepts including SaaS, PaaS, cross-cloud data and process integration, multi-tenancy, etc.

• Knowledge of enterprise systems that intersect with digital contracting processes, such as the examples below:

  • CRMs (e.g., Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Hubspot)

  • Procurement and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Coupa, Oracle Fusion, Workday)

  • ITSM systems (ServiceNow, Jira)

  • Security/Trust/Risk systems (e.g., OneTrust, ProcessUnity)

  • Data warehouse and visualization systems (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker, Snowflake, Databricks)

  • IdPs (e.g., Okta, Azure AD, OneLogin, etc.)

• Knowledge of enterprise business processes (e.g., direct sales, procure-to-pay, quote-to-cash, etc.) that intersect with digital contracting processes.

• Solid understanding of enterprise application integration technologies (e.g., event-based integration, RESTful concepts, middleware approaches, etc.)

• Experience with tools and techniques for enabling analytics, data-based insights, artificial intelligence.

• Experience with common enterprise architecture principles such as persona-based journeys, process orchestration, master data management, etc.

• Good understanding of security processes, regulations, standards & challenges involved in cloud or hybrid applications

• Articulate, consultative and pragmatic approach with mature written and verbal communication skills

Benefits at Ironclad:

• 100% health coverage for employees (medical, dental, and vision), and 75% coverage for dependents with buy-up plan options available

• Market-leading leave policies, including gender-neutral parental leave and compassionate leave

• Family forming support through Maven for you and your partner

• Paid time off - take the time you need, when you need it

• Monthly stipends for wellbeing, hybrid work, and (if applicable) cell phone use

• Mental health support through Modern Health, including therapy, coaching, and digital tools

• Home office setup stipend to make your space work for you

• Pre-tax commuter benefits (US Employees)

• 401(k) plan with Fidelity with employer match (US Employees)

• Regular team events to connect, recharge, and have fun

• And most importantly: the opportunity to help build the company you want to work at
  

Base Salary Range: $150,000 - $170,000

The base salary range represents the minimum and maximum of the salary range for this position based at our San Francisco headquarters. The actual base salary offered for this position will depend on numerous factors, including individual proficiency, anticipated performance, and the location of the selected candidate. Our base salary is just one component of Ironclad’s competitive total rewards package, which also includes equity awards (a new hire grant, along with opportunities for additional awards throughout your tenure), competitive health and wellness benefits, and a commitment to career growth and development.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.