[Hiring] Principal Enterprise Architect @Referrals Only

Role Description

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Enterprise Architect to lead a significant engineering vertical transformation. This pivotal role requires a seasoned professional capable of engaging with C-level executives, both in business and technology, to drive architectural vision and implement transformative solutions. The ideal candidate will be a trusted advisor to the CIO, translating business needs into technical architecture and vice versa, while effectively managing change and influencing strategic decisions. This role demands a strong command of Spanish, enabling seamless communication and advocacy at the highest levels of the organization.

• Act as a trusted advisor to the CIO and other C-level executives, providing strategic guidance on data architecture, engineering, and analytics.
• Engage with C-level stakeholders to understand business objectives and translate them into actionable technical strategies.
• Define and implement different architectural styles, analyzing trade-offs and selecting appropriate technology stacks.
• Establish architectural patterns and best practices that enable delivery teams to develop solutions that meet standards, timelines, and budget constraints.
• Ensure the quality and evolution of architectural standards and promote best practices throughout the software and data lifecycle.
• Lead and facilitate data process and solution transformations, aligning technology with business goals.
• Manage change within engineering teams and across the organization, ensuring smooth adoption of new technologies and processes.
• Experienced in modernization and migration on a large scale.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Enterprise / Domain Architect with a strategic scope.
• Translation of business strategy into an architectural roadmap.
• Capability & platform assessment + make vs buy.
• Definition of reference architecture and governance.
• Experience with corporate data ecosystems (directional level).
• Strong executive communication in Spanish.

Requirements

• Proven ability to engage and influence C-level executives.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions and vice versa.
• Strong understanding of business strategy and its alignment with technology.
• Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Strong learning and summarizing abilities.
• Strong change management experience.
• Ability to create and explain roadmaps.

Benefits

• There is no one-size-fits-all career path at Thoughtworks; your career development is entirely up to you.
• Support through interactive tools, numerous development programs, and teammates who want to help you grow.
• Value in helping each other be our best and empowering employees in their career journeys.

Company Description

Thoughtworks is a dynamic and inclusive community of bright and supportive colleagues who are revolutionizing tech. As a leading technology consultancy, we’re pushing boundaries through our purposeful and impactful work. For 30+ years, we’ve delivered extraordinary impact together with our clients by helping them solve complex business problems with technology as the differentiator. Bring your brilliant expertise and commitment for continuous learning to Thoughtworks. Together, let’s be extraordinary.