Principal Architect (Enterprise Architecture)

Company Description

Technology is our how. And people are our why. For over two decades, we have been harnessing technology to drive meaningful change.

By combining worldclass engineering, industry expertise and a peoplecentric mindset, we consult and partner with leading brands from various industries to create dynamic platforms and intelligent digital experiences that drive innovation and transform businesses.

From prototype to realworld impact be part of a global shift by doing work that matters.

Job Description

As a Principal Architect in Enterprise Architecture, you will serve as a trusted advisor to leading U.S. enterprises. In this role, you’ll guide strategic technology decisions, connect business priorities with IT execution, and design scalable solutions that deliver measurable outcomes. You’ll blend deep technical acumen with the ability to influence executives, mentor teams, and lead digital initiatives across diverse industries.

Industry Experience:

We seek professionals with at least five years in three or more of the following sectors:

• Supply Chain, Logistics, Warehousing, Manufacturing
• Retail, Hospitality, Travel & Tourism, Transportation
• Automotive, Sports Technology, Human Resources
• Wireless Telco, Banking, Payments, Finance, Insurance

• Your industry insight will shape strategies that address specific challenges and opportunities, enabling highimpact business and technology outcomes.

  Key Responsibilities:

  • Define enterprise IT strategies that align with business objectives and support longterm growth
  • Lead stakeholder discussions, workshops, and decisionmaking forums
  • Guide teams on best practices across enterprise architecture and emerging technologies
  • Direct digital transformation programs to strengthen competitiveness
  • Recommend solutions balancing innovation with practical delivery
  • Communicate complex technical and business concepts in clear, actionable terms
  • Mentor technical and business teams to build capability and resilience

  • Qualifications

    Required:

    • Mastery in at least two architecture practices areas: Application, Infrastructure, Integration, Security, or Data Architecture, with working knowledge of the others
    • Strong familiarity with enterprise platforms such as ERP, CRM, CMS, RPA, and BI
    • Demonstrated success shaping IT strategies that drive measurable business results
    • Ability to lead crossfunctional teams and influence senior stakeholders
    • Skilled in facilitating workshops, assessing risks, and guiding organizations through change
    • Advanced degree in Computer Science, Business, or equivalent professional experience

    • Preferred:

      • Strong negotiation and consensusbuilding skills
      • Proven ability in strategic planning tools such as product roadmaps, service blueprints, and data flow diagrams
      • Creative problemsolving with sustainable, longterm solutions
      • Familiarity with current and emerging technologies, tools, and methods
      • Largescale program or project leadership from concept to delivery
      • Dedication to mentoring, ethical practices, and creating enduring value

      • Additional Information

        Discover some of the global benefits that empower our people to become the best version of themselves:

        • Finance: Competitive salary package, share plan, company performance bonuses, valuebased recognition awards, referral bonus;
        • Career Development: Career coaching, global career opportunities, nonlinear career paths, internal development programmes for management and technical leadership;
        • Learning Opportunities: Complex projects, rotations, internal tech communities, training, certifications, coaching, online learning platforms subscriptions, passiton sessions, workshops, conferences;
        • WorkLife Balance: Hybrid work and flexible working hours, employee assistance programme;
        • Health: Global internal wellbeing programme, access to wellbeing apps;
        • Community: Global internal tech communities, hobby clubs and interest groups, inclusion and diversity programmes, events and celebrations.

        • Additional Employee Requirements

          • Participation in both internal meetings and external meetings via video calls, as necessary.
          • Ability to go into corporate or client offices to work onsite, as necessary.
          • Prolonged periods of remaining stationary at a desk and working on a computer, as necessary.
          • Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and reach overhead, as necessary.
          • Handeye coordination necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment, as necessary.
          • Vision abilities including close vision, toleration of fluorescent lighting, and adjusting focus, as necessary.
          • For positions that require business travel andor event attendance, ability to lift 25 lbs, as necessary.
          • For positions that require business travel andor event attendance, a valid driver’s license, as necessary.

          • *If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees requiring accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs, absent undue hardship.

            USA Benefits

            • Robust healthcare and benefits including Medical, Dental, vision, Disability coverage, and various other benefit options
            • Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Transit, and Dependent Care)
            • Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D Coverages
            • Health Savings account paired with our lowcost High Deductible Medical Plan
            • 401(k) Safe Harbor Retirement plan with employer match with immediately vest

            • At Endava, we’re committed to creating an open, inclusive, and respectful environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their best. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives—because we know that inclusive teams help us deliver smarter, more innovative solutions for our customers. Hiring decisions are based on merit, skills, qualifications, and potential. If you need adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know.