Principal Enterprise Architect
Core
Senior-most technical architect defining enterprise-wide standards, reference designs, and governance for cloud, infrastructure, application, integration, and AI platforms.
Role type
Principal Enterprise Architect (Strategy & Governance)
Builds
Enterprise architecture standards, reference designs, and multi-year technology roadmaps
Domain
Enterprise IT, Cloud Infrastructure, AI Architecture
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
Enterprise architecture vision, Cloud architecture (Microsoft Azure), Architecture review & governance, Legacy modernization strategy, API & integration governance, AI architecture standards, Identity & security architecture, Technical leadership & influence
Preferred skills
TOGAF/Zachman certification, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Large-scale legacy modernization, Enterprise AI governance, Security frameworks (CIS/NIST)
Technologies
Microsoft Azure, Entra ID, REST, Event streaming, IaC
Responsibilities
Define enterprise architecture vision and standards; Set cloud and platform governance patterns; Conduct architecture review and approval; Own multi-year technology roadmap; Govern legacy modernization and API lifecycle; Establish enterprise AI architecture standards; Mentor engineers and brief executives on technical direction
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic influence