Architect – Architecture as Code

Job Title: Architect – Architecture as Code

Location: Charlotte, NC / Las Colinas, TX / McLean, VA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Model: Hybrid – 3 days per week onsite

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Architect specializing in Architecture as Code to define, implement, and govern enterprise and application architecture for cloud-native platforms. The ideal candidate will combine strong architectural expertise with hands-on technical knowledge and experience integrating architecture governance into modern software development and DevOps practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Define enterprise and application architecture for scalable, cloud-native platforms and products.
• Implement Architecture-as-Code principles, practices, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Develop reusable architecture patterns, reference implementations, and technical guidelines.
• Integrate architecture governance and compliance processes into SDLC and DevOps workflows.
• Provide architectural guidance for microservices, distributed systems, and domain-driven design.
• Conduct architecture reviews, technical validations, and compliance assessments.
• Collaborate with engineering, security, infrastructure, and product teams to align solutions with enterprise architecture standards.
• Apply cybersecurity architecture principles and threat modeling practices.
• Integrate architecture solutions with CMDB, Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs), and enterprise technology platforms.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Strong experience in enterprise architecture, application architecture, or solution architecture.
• Practical experience with Architecture as Code and architecture governance.
• Hands-on knowledge of Java and Python.
• Familiarity with modern front-end technologies, particularly React.
• Strong understanding of microservices, distributed systems, and domain-driven design.
• Experience integrating architecture standards with SDLC, CI/CD, and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity architecture and threat modeling.
• Experience with architecture reviews, compliance, and reusable design patterns.
• Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

Work Location Requirement

Candidates must be willing to work onsite three days per week at one of the specified locations: Charlotte, NC; Las Colinas, TX; or McLean, VA.

Employment Type: Full-Time Only