Enterprise Architect

Job Description

Job Summary:

Our client in Burlington County, NJ is undergoing a multi-year modernization of its digital, data, and AI platforms. They are seeking an Enterprise Architect to define and lead the target-state architecture across core commercial, operational, and data systems. This role guides the transition to a modern, scalable, API‑first ecosystem enabling enterprise-wide AI adoption.

📌 Local candidates only. Applicants must reside within commuting distance of Burlington County, NJ.

Key Responsibilities:

Enterprise Architecture Strategy

• Define the target-state architecture across eCommerce, ERP, CRM, contact center, and enterprise data/AI platforms.
• Build multi‑year modernization roadmaps aligned to digital and AI transformation goals.

Integration & Platform Modernization

• Lead the shift from legacy point‑to‑point integrations to a service‑based, event-driven, API‑first environment.
• Establish enterprise standards for API design, event models, and integration governance.

AI/ML Architecture Leadership

• Create reference architectures for AI use cases (pricing optimization, forecasting, personalization, document intelligence, anomaly detection).
• Standardize patterns for data pipelines, streaming architectures, feature stores, and MLOps/ModelOps.

Platform Governance & Security

• Define architecture guardrails ensuring security, observability, reliability, and compliance.
• Partner with security teams on identity, secrets, API protection, and encryption standards.

Data Governance & Quality

• Champion MDM, data quality, and enterprise data ownership models.
• Support AI teams with data lineage, trust, and governance best practices.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Product, Data, Operations, Security, Sales, Finance, and other teams.
• Translate business needs into scalable, future‑ready architectural strategies.

Architecture Leadership

• Lead architecture reviews, maintain documentation, and mentor engineering teams.
• Assess emerging technologies relevant to the organization’s future state.

Qualifications:

Required:

• 12+ years in Enterprise or Solution Architecture.
• Strong background modernizing legacy systems into microservices, event-driven, and API-first architectures.
• Expertise in cloud platforms, distributed systems, data/AI architecture, and enterprise security.
• Experience across ERP, CRM, eCommerce, and data platform ecosystems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder alignment skills.
• Must be local to Burlington County, NJ or surrounding areas.

Preferred:

• Industry experience in distribution, manufacturing, MRO, or supply chain.
• Familiarity with GenAI technologies (vector DBs, RAG, orchestration frameworks).
• Architecture certifications (TOGAF, Azure Architect, etc.).

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