Our client is currently recruiting for an Enterprise Architecture Director that can do a 3-day hybrid approach onsite in our Farmington Hills office. The ideal candidate will also possess the following skill set.
Job Description:
Provides architectural leadership to the organization with an emphasis on a unified technical architecture in support of our business strategies. Brings the necessary technical domains together and ensures that platforms and services are modular, reusable, and deliverable via a variety of platforms and channels. Assesses the business environment, current technology implementation, and technology capabilities and establishes a technical roadmap for the organization.
Essential Tasks/Major Duties:
- Lead and direct staff in area of responsibility with an emphasis on talent management, development and succession planning in line with the company s strategic direction.
- Provide technical leadership to the team of domain (expert) architects (data, security, applications, infrastructure).
- Provide technical thought leadership and design and document an enterprise architecture, incorporating all domains into a coordinated technical environment.
- Ensure business and technology strategies are aligned against the company s operating model and technologies.
- Design modern architecture standards and paradigms and ensure technology evolves with the pace of change in technology and maintains or improves security posture.
- Create and articulate an architectural vision that supports business strategies and operational needs.
- Collaborate with internal/external stakeholders to understand business goals and technical direction and translate to architectural solutions.
- Build and maintain the overall technology architecture with in-depth knowledge of the company s existing IT architecture, technology portfolio, and business strategy. Develop, document, communicate, and enforce architecture principles and technology standards.
- Conduct research on emerging technologies in support of development efforts and recommend technologies that will support business strategies and targeted outcomes.
- Influence senior leadership on architectural vision, the case for change, and the path forward with the ability to obtain agreement and funding.
- Develop and maintain a technical architectural environment that makes best use of existing tools and capabilities, and positions Amerisure to more easily evaluate and adopt new tools and techniques.
- Understand and resolve complex technical issues that cross our technology domains.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
- 15 years of experience designing technical solutions with 5 years of experience as an architect.
- 3 years of leadership experience.
- Demonstrated successful ability to lead people and get results through others.
- Demonstrated ability to architect and engineer complex cross-domain technical solutions with strong capability, performance, stability, and capacity.
- Insurance or financial services industry experience strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated Subject Matter Expertise (SME) level experience and knowledge of multiple software development platforms and tools, database structures and data pipelines, and integration best practices.
- Experience in one or more systems development life cycle methodologies, including those that support agile and DevOps based development.
- Demonstrated research and development skills in evaluating new technologies for potential use in solutions.
- Demonstrated successful ability to build positive partnerships and work collaboratively with cross-functional business and technology teams.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
- Expert knowledge of the major trends in architecture that enable proactive deployment of new technology as a transformational/competitive advantage.
Salary/Rate: $200,000 - $250,000 (depends on experience level).
Benefits: Medical, PTO, 401(k), and more.
About Us
Peterson Technology Partners (PTP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a transparent, inclusive, and human-centered hiring experience.
For more than 27 years, PTP has operated as a premier Information Technology (IT) staffing, consulting, and recruiting firm built on trust, long-term partnerships, and technical excellence.
Based in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge, IL, our team of more than 500 employees and consultants is dedicated to helping every client make the best hiring decisions possible.
As part of that commitment, we believe in providing clear information about how our hiring technologies work and how your data is used. The following section outlines our AI-assisted interview process and your rights as a candidate.
AI-Assisted Interview Experience (Pete & Gabi Rebecca):
To provide a consistent, fair, and flexible experience for all candidates, we use AI-assisted tools including our proprietary platform Pete & Gabi Rebecca to support parts of the interview process. These tools help us:
- transcribe interviews,
- summarize candidate responses,
- generate job-related insights
- streamline communication and scheduling.
Please note that
- AI does NOT make hiring decisions.
- All decisions are made by our human recruiters, hiring managers, or client partners.
- The AI does not evaluate facial expressions, emotions, or physical traits.
- It is used only to support fairness, consistency, and efficiency.
If you prefer a non-AI interview format, we will gladly provide an alternative.
Technical or Case Interviews (Role-Dependent):
For certain positions, you may participate in:
- a technical interview
- a coding challenge
- a case study
- a client-specific assessment.
We will always explain what to expect in advance so you can prepare with confidence.
Human Review & Selection:
Every candidate s profile including interviews, conversations, and assessments is reviewed by experienced recruiters and hiring leaders.
AI insights may assist with organization and evaluation, but final decisions are always human-driven.
Your Rights as a Candidate
At PTP, every candidate has the right to:
- Request a non-AI interview path
- Ask how your data is being used
- Request access to transcripts or interview recordings
- Request deletion of your AI-recorded interview
- Receive clear, timely communication
Our goal is to ensure you feel respected, informed, and supported throughout your experience
Our Commitment:
For more than 27 years, PTP has focused on putting people first candidates, consultants, employees, and clients.
We re committed to a hiring process that is:
- transparent
- compliant
- equitable
- powered by innovative technology that enhances not replaces human judgment.
Welcome to the future of hiring at Peterson Technology Partners.
We re excited to learn more about you
Equal Employment Opportunity
Peterson Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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