Domain Architect/Enterprise Architect

Role: Domain Architect

Location: Monterey Park, California, United States

Duration: Long Term

We are looking for an experienced Enterprise Architect with strong expertise in AWS Cloud, Integration Architecture, Vendor/SI Delivery, and enterprise system integrations. The ideal candidate will support AMIR deployment, integration, and data architecture initiatives while establishing architecture governance, standards, and long-term technology strategies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support AMIR deployment model evaluation by reviewing vendor SaaS and company-managed cloud impacts on security, resiliency, integration, and operational readiness.
• Support AMIR integration design activities by reviewing interface requirements, system dependencies, design decisions, and vendor/SI deliverables required for downstream edge-system readiness.
• Support AMIR data design activities by reviewing data models, source-to-target mappings, canonical data structures, and edge-system data dependencies required for downstream integrations.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for architecture strategy and governance.
• Develop enterprise architecture blueprints and long-term technology roadmaps.
• Align architecture initiatives with organizational objectives, technology strategy, and budgets.
• Lead cross-functional teams in implementing complex architecture solutions.
• Establish architecture review boards, governance standards, and approval processes.
• Negotiate with vendors regarding technology solutions and integration standards.
• Advise senior leadership on architecture trends, technology investments, and priorities.
• Oversee risk management, security, and compliance for architecture programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Required: 4-year degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or a related technical discipline.

Experience

• Required: 10+ years of related experience.
• Preferred: 5+ years of experience as an Architect with:
  • AWS Cloud Solutions
  • Integration Architecture
  • Vendor/SI Delivery
  • SAP/CIS integration touchpoints

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to align systems architecture with long-term business and technology strategy.
• Ability to define architecture standards, reference models, and best practices.
• Strong ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority.
• Expert knowledge of IT systems architecture across multiple technology domains.
• Knowledge of emerging infrastructure and platform technologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills for complex cross-platform and cross-environment architecture challenges.
• Knowledge of integration architecture patterns, including:
  • REST APIs
  • Event-driven architectures
  • Message-based integration
  • Secure data exchange across SaaS, cloud, and enterprise systems
• Preferred knowledge of utility metering, Headend/MDMS, or enterprise asset/customer system integration concepts.
• Preferred knowledge of AWS Cloud architecture patterns for company-managed AMIR integration layers supporting vendor SaaS or cloud-hosted AMI solutions, including:
  • Security
  • Resiliency
  • Observability
  • Operational support

Licenses & Certifications

• Preferred: Relevant AWS Cloud Architecture certification.