Lead Domain Architect

Job#: 3032719

Job Description:
Overview

We are seeking a Lead Domain Architect to serve as the primary architectural authority for a complex, custom-built CRM ecosystem. This role will own domain-level architecture, guide modernization efforts, and help shape the future technical direction of customer-facing platforms. The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on, with strong technical depth and the ability to lead architecture independently.
Key Responsibilities

• Own and lead domain architecture for a large-scale, custom CRM environment.
• Define and drive architecture strategy for modernizing legacy systems to cloud-based solutions.
• Act as the central point of accountability for architectural vision, standards, and documentation.
• Partner with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable technical designs.
• Guide long-term technical direction, including cloud adoption and readiness for emerging capabilities (e.g., AI-enabled solutions).
• Review designs, support complex technical decisions, and step in hands-on when needed to unblock teams.
• Mentor and influence development teams through technical leadership (no direct people management).

Hands-On Expectations

• Ability and willingness to dive into systems, designs, and code when necessary.
• Strong preference for candidates who remain technically active, not purely advisory.
• Comfortable being the sole architect for the domain rather than part of a larger architecture group.
• Practical problem-solver with real-world implementation experience.

Technical Environment

• Experience architecting and supporting complex, custom-built enterprise applications.
• Core technologies include:
  • Java
  • Spring Boot
  • Cloud platforms (AWS preferred; other major cloud platforms acceptable)
• Front-end and integration experience with modern frameworks and APIs is a plus.
• CRM experience is beneficial, but experience with custom application architecture is more important than packaged CRM platforms.

Required Qualifications

• Strong background in software and solution architecture for enterprise systems.
• Demonstrated experience leading architecture for complex, distributed applications.
• Solid cloud architecture experience (platform-agnostic; AWS experience is a plus).
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience documenting architectures, defining standards, and guiding modernization efforts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting or integrating CRM platforms or customer-facing systems.
• Background working with highly customized, internally built platforms.
• Exposure to modernizing legacy systems and designing for scalability and future growth.

Additional Information

• Direct hire position and onsite 5 days a week in downtown Cleveland
• No direct reports; this is an individual contributor role with strong influence.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.