Overview
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Title : Enterprise Architect, Rail / Transportation
Type : Contract
Location : Washington, DC (Partial Remote, must reside locally)
Start Date : 10-13-2025
End Date : 09-30-2026
No. of Positions : 1
Responsibilities
- Architecture Leadership : Design, govern, and oversee scalable, secure, and efficient enterprise-level solutions.
- Stakeholder Liaison : Translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language for stakeholders.
- Standards & Compliance : Establish and enforce reference architectures, guidelines, and security standards.
- Industry Focus : Apply deep knowledge of transportation / rail workflows (dispatch, scheduling, movement planning, asset management).
- Innovation Enablement : Leverage cloud, hybrid, DevOps, CI / CD, and data-driven solutions to modernize operations.
Qualifications
Education : Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Data / Intelligence, or equivalent experience.Experience :7+ years in enterprise architecture.Proven track record leading large-scale architecture initiatives in regulated industries.Previous architecture leadership in enterprises with revenues of $500M+.Experience managing multiple concurrent engagements with cross-functional teams.Soft Skills : Strong communication, stakeholder management, collaboration, and self-motivation.Mandatory Skills
Enterprise Architecture Leadership – proven success designing and governing enterprise-scale solutions.Cloud Platforms – AWS, Azure, and hybrid stack experience.API Expertise – design, governance, and integration.Rail / Transportation Industry Knowledge – understanding of dispatch, scheduling, movement planning, asset management.Large-Scale Enterprise Experience – prior architect role in enterprises with $500M+ revenues.Security & Compliance – enforcing standards, guidelines, and regulatory alignment.Communication & Stakeholder Management – ability to translate complex technical concepts to business stakeholders.Education & Experience – Bachelor’s in Computer Science / related field + 7+ years relevant experience.Highly Desired Skills
Data-Driven Solutions – architecture supporting analytics, intelligence, and operational insights.DevOps & CI / CD – integration of automation, continuous delivery, and operational efficiency.Multi-Engagement Management – handling multiple concurrent architecture programs.Scalability & Performance – ensuring products are maintainable, performant, and future-proof.Soft Skills – self-motivated, collaborative, and able to drive business transformation initiatives.Job Details
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