Senior / Lead Architect

POSITION IS LOCATED IN TORRANCE, CA

This is a full-time, contract position!

Job Title: Senior / Lead Architect

Pay Rate: $73 to $80 hourly, (varies depending on factors described below)

Location Details: Torrance, CA

Work Type: Onsite - 80% or more, Minimum 4 Days in Office

Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, 401k, Continuing and on-demand education

This is a multi-year opportunity

!!! ONLY W2 - NO CORP to CORP - NO 3rd Parties !!!

H1B Transfer is Available

Job Description:

Senior/Lead Architect: Visionary Lead Architect to spearhead a dynamic team of over 20 architects across diverse domains and cutting-edge technologies. The ideal candidate will be driving innovation across diverse domains from legacy to the cutting-edge technologies. The ideal candidate will be a catalyst for architectural excellence and a strategic thinker, adept at seamlessly aligning technology strategies with business goals.

Daily Tasks Performed:

• Manage Architectural Services Objectives
• Define, track, and achieve architectural services objectives to ensure alignment with business goals and project requirements
• Lead and mentor a team of 20+ architects
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and internal teams
• Define and enforce architectural standards and best practices
• Collaborate with senior leadership on technology strategies
• Oversee design and implementation of scalable, secure solutions across multiple platforms and technologies
• Drive innovation by exploring and adopting new technologies
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders
• Conduct regular reviews of architectural designs
• Manage resource allocation and performance evaluations
• Provide technical leadership on complex projects
• Foster continuous improvement and professional development
• Track and resolve architectural issues and prioritize tasks
• Manage architect assignments and demand
• Track risks and challenges, developing mitigation strategies
• Act as a visionary and strategist for long-term architectural goals
• Oversee the architectural budget, ensuring cost-effective solutions and resource allocation
• Manage relationships with vendor partners to ensure alignment with architectural standards and business goals
• Establish and maintain governance frameworks for team and vendor partners to ensure the effectiveness of architecture services
• Prepare and present weekly and monthly reports on architectural progress, challenges, and achievements

What will this person be working on:

Projects, Portfolios, Enhancements for Client Apps

Desired Skills:

• Technologies and Platforms:
• Cloud computing (AWS, Azure)
• Enterprise architecture
• Software development
• Infrastructure
• Databases
• DevOps practices
• Microservices and containerization
• Security and compliance
• Data analytics and AI/ML
• Mobile and web applications
• Salesforce
• Automotive
• Captive finance

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking: Develop and implement long-term technology strategies
• Leadership: Lead, mentor, and inspire a large team of architects
• Communication: Convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Innovation: Drive innovation and adopt new technologies
• Collaboration: Work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Problem-Solving: Address complex technical challenges
• Understand and manage architectural budgets and financial constraints

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 15+ years of experience in architecture and technology leadership
• Extensive experience across multiple domains and technologies
• Strong understanding of architectural principles and best practices
• Experience in Salesforce, automotive, captive finance, and data analytics sectors is preferred
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to drive innovation and adopt new technologies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with agile methodologies and DevOps practices is a plus
• Relevant certifications are highly desirable
• 3+ years of big 4 consulting experience is preferred
• A stable work history with large enterprise organizations

The hiring range for this position is $73.00 to $80.00 per hour, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay rate actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.