[8PT] Application & Data Architect
Core
Technical authority and strategic translator between business stakeholders and external development vendors, owning architecture, data strategy, and technical direction of the application ecosystem without an internal engineering team.
Role type
Senior Application & Data Architect (Vendor Management)
Builds
Scalable, secure, and business-aligned solutions delivered by third-party partners
Domain
Enterprise software, Cloud platforms, ERP/CRM integration
Deliverable
Production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Application and data architecture, Vendor leadership, Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP), API-driven architecture, Data modeling/pipelines, ERP/CRM integration (Dynamics/NetSuite/Salesforce), Business translation, Systems thinking
Preferred skills
Leading vendor-based development environments, Digital transformation, Data visualization/BI, Legacy system modernization
Technologies
Azure, AWS, GCP, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, Salesforce
Responsibilities
Define and maintain end-to-end application and data architecture, Establish standards for system design and integration patterns, Act as technical lead across external development partners, Define and oversee data architecture and governance, Partner with leadership to translate business goals into technical roadmaps, Evaluate decisions on SaaS vs custom development
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
