VP of Enterprise Architect and Platform Engineering - Military veterans preferred

Job Summary

The Vice President of Enterprise Architecture and Platform Engineering will drive the overall architectural approach and platform design for the organization. This individual is recognized as an expert in Enterprise and functional architecture and Platform Engineering within the organization and works under minimal guidance from their management. Leads a team of architects and engineering teams to define and build the next generation platforms and architectural governance model for the company. This position reports to the Chief Technology Officer.

Job Responsibilities

• Assesses wider industry technology trends (e.g., artificial intelligence, machine learning, internet of things, Cloud, DevOps, Microservices, API Management and Domain based solutioning) and best practices to identify best-in-class technology and architecture direction, and is responsible for the establishment, development and promotion of standard architectures/frameworks for a specific architectural discipline (e.g., business, data, application, infrastructure, security, platform, web, user interface (UI), etc.). Have hands-on experience implementing large scale ERP, HCM systems. Be proficient in Field Technologies (Time tracking systems, work management systems, Asset Management Systems to name a few).

Additional responsibilities include:

• Define and implement the Enterprise Architecture Practice
• Contribute towards the improvement of the Enterprise Architecture (EA) practice and processes
• Create technology and business architecture roadmaps that reflect the company’s strategies and goals
• Define and establish engineering best practices
• Architectural technology standards within their specific discipline.
• Governance of architecture standards, including defining reference architecture standards
• Helps with technology due diligence for potential M&A activities
• A hands-on leader willing to get into coding, technology due diligence and evaluation
• Mentor other architects/developers on architectural frameworks and best practices
• Technology strategy and Innovation
• Drives the development of the enterprise architecture and engineering process and should keep abreast of the latest technologies and opportunities in his/her knowledge area. Must understand business needs and apply smart technology strategies for competitive advantage for Sparus Holdings

Integration/Solution Architecture:

• Creates the technical vision and provide thought leadership for all integration technologies
• Develops, creates awareness for, and monitors adherence to integration standards and will utilize these standards to design solutions that meet operational requirements, such as scalability, maintainability, security, reliability, extensibility, flexibility, availability, and manageability
• Requires a deep understanding of integration technologies and practices as well as the business acumen to develop overarching system designs
• Works with various IT teams to champion the adoption of patterns, platforms, and tools to support the usage and conformity of the integration architecture

Data Architecture:

• Plays a pivotal role in shaping the organization’s data strategy and architectural framework in alignment with business goals
• Helps design the conceptual, logical and physical enterprise data models to enable efficient data capture, processing, distribution and visualization by users
• Defines and enables a responsive reporting framework implementation
• Optimizes data creation and data quality processes to reduce cycle time, reduce manual effort, improve end-user experience and realize cost savings
• Leverages AI and ML to drive analytics, insights and next best action from the data

Platform Engineering:

• Defines and builds the next generation platform to support a myriad of needs from integration to API centralization across all portfolios
• Leads a team of engineers to build, scale, and adopt common APIs, tools, and systems supporting several other products and portfolios
• Continues to drive innovation and modern technologies to simplify and streamline effort required to build new capabilities

Basic Qualifications-Education, Experience & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering with 15+ years professional experience or a master’s degree with 10+ years professional experience
• Five or more years of direct supervisory experience
• Experience with architecture (application and data), business continuity, various technology stacks and a breadth of technology topics
• Track record of ability to connect technology decision trade-offs to business outcomes
• Expert-level skills in technical knowledge and practical execution domains
• Experience with building high performing delivery teams
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to explain technical concepts at all levels and align the organization on complex technical decisions
• Experience with Agile methodologies and root cause analysis
• Active coach and mentor whose goals are to grow and maximize team’s potential
• Ability to work through ambiguity - demonstrate confidence when making difficult decisions, leading through adversity with a focus on the right business outcome

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree highly preferred
• Prior experience with Field technology solution in both Gas and Electric domains
• Cross-industry experience building and leading technology teams
• Experience in modern infrastructure technologies and Cloud Service providers
• Conversant with key platforms for enterprise applications, that helps the enterprise scale
• Technical evaluation and management of vendors
• Brings a very strong innovative mindset

Compensation

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Our organization cares for our people and provide comprehensive benefits to include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Life Insurance Options
• 401K Contribution Plan
• Professional Advance & Training
• Employee Discounts
• Many other benefits!

EEO Statement

Sparus Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.