Director, Principal Architect

Full Time/ Permanent

Hybrid Remote Schedule (3 days onsite/ 2 days remote)

Position Overview: Join a dynamic, fast-growing enterprise in the heart of Central Florida as our Director, Principal Architect. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to shape the technological future of our organization while enjoying the unparalleled quality of life that Central Florida provides – including year-round sunshine, world-class attractions, no state income tax, and a lower cost of living compared to other major tech hubs.

The Director, Principal Architect serves as the strategic leader for global enterprise, solution, and application architecture, working in close partnership with executive leadership to shape technological vision and architect solutions that drive business transformation. This role combines deep technical expertise with strategic thinking to design and implement enterprise-wide systems that ensure security, performance, reliability, reusability, and scalability across multiple value streams.

Why Central Florida?

• Thriving tech community with a growing ecosystem of innovative companies
• Exceptional quality of life with year-round outdoor activities
• No state income tax and affordable cost of living
• Proximity to world-famous beaches and attractions
• International airport with excellent connectivity
• Top-rated schools and universities
• Vibrant cultural scene and diverse community
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Generous relocation assistance
• Hybrid-Remote work flexibility
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Modern, collaborative work environment
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
  
  

Strategic Leadership Responsibilities

• Partner with the CTO and executive leadership to develop and execute technology strategies that align with global business objectives
• Lead the enterprise architecture team in designing and implementing standardized platforms and solutions across multiple value streams
• Drive architectural decisions that ensure cohesive integration of systems while maintaining optimal security, performance, and scalability
• Design and oversee implementation of enterprise-wide systems deployable across multiple locations
• Establish architectural governance frameworks and best practices for the organization
  
  

Technical Leadership & Innovation

• Architect scalable, cloud-native solutions leveraging modern technologies including microservices, APIs, and distributed systems
• Define reference architectures and patterns for enterprise solutions, ensuring consistency and reusability
• Lead technology evaluation and selection processes for enterprise software solutions
• Design integration patterns and standards for enterprise systems, ensuring robust security and compliance
• Oversee the technical design of mission-critical platforms that enable best-in-class customer experiences
  
  

Architecture & Solutions Design

• Design and implement enterprise-grade native and web applications
• Architect network infrastructure solutions including firewalls, switches, and BGP configurations
• Create and manage REST and SOAP-based API integrations across the enterprise
• Implement advanced database architectures incorporating NoSQL, SQL, event-driven systems, message queuing, and caching solutions
• Establish security frameworks ensuring PCI compliance and overall information security
• Drive the adoption of modern architectural approaches including microservices and cloud-native design patterns
• Develop enterprise integration patterns that enable seamless communication between diverse systems
  
  

Required Technical Expertise

• Enterprise Architecture Frameworks and Methodologies
• Network Infrastructure Architecture
• Cloud Architecture (Azure, AWS) including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS
• Database Architecture (SQL, NoSQL, Event Processing, Queue Systems)
• API Design and Management (REST, SOAP)
• Security Architecture and Compliance Frameworks (PCI, SOX)
• Infrastructure Architecture and DevOps practices
• Native and Web Application Development
• Performance Engineering and Scalability Design
• Software Evaluation and Selection
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• 15+ years of progressive technology experience with 10+ years in enterprise architecture
• Demonstrated experience in:
• Leading enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives
• Designing and implementing large-scale distributed systems
• Managing complex technology portfolios across multiple domains
• Developing and executing technology roadmaps
• Leading architecture teams and mentoring senior architects
  
  

Industry Knowledge

• Deep understanding of technology trends and their application across:
• Digital Commerce and Retail
• Cloud Computing and SaaS
• Enterprise Software and Integration
• Financial Services and Compliance
• Customer Experience Platforms
  
  

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic vision and execution capabilities
• Strong influence and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication abilities across technical and business domains
• Proven track record of leading enterprise-wide initiatives
• Ability to drive consensus across diverse stakeholder groups
  
  

The Opportunity: This is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization in one of America’s fastest-growing regions. As our Director, Principal Architect, you’ll have the chance to make a significant impact on our technology landscape while enjoying the benefits of living in Central Florida, where innovation meets lifestyle.

This role represents a unique opportunity to shape the technological future of a global enterprise, requiring a blend of deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and executive leadership capabilities in both software development and infrastructure domains, all while enjoying the exceptional quality of life that Central Florida provides.

Join us in shaping the future of technology while enjoying the fantastic lifestyle that Central Florida offers. Apply now to be part of a dynamic and emerging team.