Digital Architect - Remote / Telecommute

• The Digital Architect will lead the architecture, design, and modernization of enterprise-scale digital services with a strong focus on citizen-centered design, agile delivery, and cloud-native architecture.
• This role is responsible for defining solution architecture, guiding cross-functional product teams, and supporting the implementation of scalable, secure, and modern digital platforms.
• The ideal candidate will possess strong technical leadership skills and experience driving enterprise transformation initiatives in complex environments.

Requirement/Must Have:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading cross-functional Agile product teams and providing architectural direction.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Software Architect designing and delivering enterprise-scale solutions using modern technology stacks.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with UX design, service design, design thinking, or human-centered design teams.
• Minimum 4 years of experience defining and communicating large-scale solution architectures including integrations, modernization strategies, and cloud-native patterns.
• Minimum 5 years of strong communication and stakeholder management experience with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong expertise in enterprise architecture, system integration, and digital modernization initiatives.
• Experience with Agile, DevSecOps, and iterative software delivery methodologies.

Experience:

• Experience developing enterprise architecture plans and modernization roadmaps.
• Experience leading digital transformation and cloud migration initiatives.
• Experience designing scalable APIs, integrations, and distributed systems.
• Experience supporting continuous delivery, automated testing, and observability practices.
• Experience mentoring developers, architects, and technical teams.
• Experience working in public sector digital services or enterprise transformation environments preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the overall architectural strategy and roadmap for digital services.
• Ensure citizen-centered design principles and Agile software delivery approaches are applied across solutions.
• Analyze current system landscapes and uncover existing system context and dependencies.
• Provide technical recommendations, prototypes, and feasibility assessments for solution discovery.
• Design scalable and secure solution architectures supporting iterative implementation.
• Analyze impacts, risks, exposures, and dependencies related to architectural decisions.
• Guide delivery teams in implementing digital services and modern application architectures.
• Facilitate frequent product delivery to support continuous improvement and iterative releases.
• Define integration strategies, system boundaries, and interaction models across platforms.
• Identify opportunities to leverage reusable digital components and shared capabilities.
• Provide architectural guidance on detailed technical designs and implementation approaches.
• Review and contribute to code changes and technical implementation tasks.
• Mentor development teams and provide technical coaching across Agile product teams.
• Contribute to enterprise architecture standards, governance, principles, and best practices.
• Create architecture documentation, diagrams, presentations, and technical materials for diverse audiences.
• Participate in the continuous improvement of architecture practices and digital delivery standards.

Should Have:

• Experience with Zero Trust Architecture and secure development practices.
• Experience implementing role-based or attribute-based access controls.
• Experience designing and managing RESTful APIs and enterprise integrations.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment automation.
• Experience modernizing legacy systems through phased digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience with containerization, orchestration, and Infrastructure-as-Code practices.
• Experience with relational and non-relational databases, schema design, and optimization.
• Experience working within public sector digital service frameworks or enterprise architecture standards.

Skills:

• Enterprise Architecture
• Digital Transformation
• Agile Delivery
• DevSecOps
• Cloud-Native Architecture
• RESTful APIs
• System Integration
• CI/CD Pipelines
• Containerization
• Infrastructure as Code
• Zero Trust Architecture
• Microservices
• Solution Design
• Legacy Modernization
• Architecture Governance
• Technical Leadership
• Risk Analysis
• Human-Centered Design
• Relational Databases
• Non-Relational Databases

Qualification And Education:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science or related field required.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.