Principal Architect (Enterprise Architecture)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of DEK. We are currently looking for a Principal Architect (Enterprise Architecture) in the United States.

This role is ideal for a seasoned enterprise architect who thrives at the intersection of technology strategy and business impact. The Principal Architect will guide large-scale IT initiatives, align business priorities with technological solutions, and design scalable architectures that deliver measurable results. You will serve as a trusted advisor to executives, mentor technical teams, and influence digital transformation programs across diverse industries. This position requires deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly. You will shape solutions that balance innovation with practical delivery while fostering organizational growth and resilience. The environment is collaborative, challenging, and focused on creating lasting business value through technology.

Accountabilities

As a Principal Architect, you will:

• Define enterprise IT strategies that align with long-term business goals and drive measurable outcomes.
• Lead workshops, stakeholder discussions, and decision-making forums to guide strategic technology choices.
• Advise teams on best practices across multiple architecture domains, including Application, Infrastructure, Integration, Security, and Data.
• Direct digital transformation programs and recommend solutions that balance innovation with delivery feasibility.
• Communicate complex technical and business concepts in clear, actionable terms to both technical teams and executives.
• Mentor and develop technical and business teams, building capability and resilience across the organization.
• Shape enterprise-wide solutions leveraging ERP, CRM, CMS, RPA, BI, and emerging technologies.

The ideal candidate should have:

• Mastery in at least two architecture domains (Application, Infrastructure, Integration, Security, or Data) with working knowledge of the others.
• Demonstrated success in shaping IT strategies that deliver measurable business impact.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Business, or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong facilitation, risk assessment, and organizational change management skills.
• Familiarity with enterprise platforms, strategic planning tools, and emerging technologies.
• Excellent negotiation, consensus-building, and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Large-scale program or project leadership experience from concept through delivery.
• Dedication to mentoring, ethical practices, and creating enduring value.

This role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and share plan options.
• Career development opportunities, coaching, and internal leadership programs.
• Access to internal tech communities, training, certifications, and workshops.
• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid schedules and flexible hours.
• Robust healthcare benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability coverage.
• Employer-paid Life Insurance and AD&D coverage.
• Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Employee wellness programs, community initiatives, and inclusion and diversity programs.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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