Senior Enterprise Applications Architect at eStaffLLC

We are seeking an experienced Senior Enterprise Applications Architect for a Hybrid assignment with our Sacramento, California base team. This role requires 2 days/wk on-site as determined by the client.

Role Overview:

As a Senior Enterprise Applications Architect, you will lead the design and implementation of complex enterprise-wide applications, oversee architecture teams, and serve as the primary technical expert for our enterprise solutions. This senior-level position requires a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership skills.

Must haves:

• Senior, hands-on enterprise architect with strong communication skills

• Ability to lead and support team members in roles such as solution architect, software engineer, DevOps specialist, and business analyst

• Strong ability to articulate enterprise architecture principles and gather requirements from non-technical business stakeholders

• Excellent presentation skills to different audiences ranging from C-level executives to operational staff with minimal supervision

• Ability to translate business and functional requirements into technical specifications for development teams

• Recent practical experience in enterprise architecture with specific examples

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute complex enterprise application implementations for clients

• Oversee and mentor teams of IT professionals, ensuring high-quality deliverables

• Provide strategic consulting on enterprise architecture best practices and governance

• Drive client satisfaction through effective communication and solution delivery

• Identify and propose process improvements, automation opportunities, and new technologies

• Engage with client executives to drive value-based solution discussions

• Contribute to business development efforts and proposal creation

• Demonstrate thought leadership in enterprise architecture and systems integration

• Develop architecture blueprints and roadmaps

• Perform technology evaluations and recommend appropriate solutions

• Mentor and educate team members on best practices and industry standards

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise IT systems, with at least 5 years focus on enterprise architecture

• 5+ years in consulting or senior leadership roles

• 2+ years hands-on experience with cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

• 5 years hands-on experience with enterprise integration patterns and tools

• 5 years hands-on experience with multiple programming languages and frameworks

• Expert-level proficiency in enterprise application design with at least 2 years' experience in microservices architecture

• Proven track record in designing and implementing scalable, resilient enterprise solutions using industry best practices

• Experience in enterprise architecture assessments and documentation

• Expertise in system security, performance optimization, and disaster recovery planning

• Strong executive presentation and communication skills

• At least 2 years' experience working with service-oriented architecture (SOA) and API management

• 3-5+ years' experience with ServiceNow implementation and customization

• Demonstrated ability to design and implement ServiceNow modules such as ITSM, ITOM, and ITBM

• Experience in integrating ServiceNow with other enterprise applications and data sources

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in financial services, healthcare, or public sector domains

• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect)

• ServiceNow certifications (e.g., Certified System Administrator, Certified Application Developer)

• Master's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field

• Multi-domain project experience solving complex enterprise challenges

• Proven consulting experience with a focus on client engagement

• Experience with ServiceNow's low-code/no-code development capabilities

• Familiarity with ServiceNow's AI and machine learning features

• Relevant certifications in AWS, Azure, Google Cloud and/or Oracle Cloud

• Familiarity with AWS, Azure, Google Cloud and/or Oracle Cloud Architecture Frameworks, Best Practices and Design Patterns

• Experience in multi-cloud architecture and hybrid cloud solutions

• Knowledge of cloud cost optimization strategies and FinOps principles