Remote Lead Enterprise Architect (Houston)

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary :

We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Enterprise Architect to join our growing organization. This individual will play a critical role in shaping our technology roadmap, leading architectural strategy, and ensuring alignment between business and IT goals. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, deep technical knowledge, and a forward-thinking approach to enterprise architecture.

Key Responsibilities :

Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture framework aligning business objectives with technology strategies.

Lead the design and implementation of end-to-end architectural solutions across business units.

Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into scalable technical solutions.

Oversee the evaluation and selection of technology solutions and platforms.

Provide leadership and mentoring to cross-functional technical teams.

Define, implement, and enforce architectural principles, standards, and governance.

Identify and mitigate architectural risks and technical debt.

Create strategic roadmaps to support digital transformation initiatives.

Lead architectural reviews, technology assessments, and innovation planning.

Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry best practices.

Qualifications :

Proven experience (7+ years) in enterprise architecture, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

Strong background in systems architecture, application design, cloud solutions, and data integration.

Experience with architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, or similar.

Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Strong knowledge of business processes and how IT solutions support enterprise objectives.

Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (Master’s preferred).

Certification in enterprise architecture or relevant cloud certifications is a plus.

Work Arrangement :

Availability : Full-time or Part-time

Work Format : Hybrid (Remote with some on-site meetings as required)

Location : USA Applicants Only

Compensation & Benefits :

Annual Salary : $165,000 – $185,000

Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes :

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.