Enterprise Architect (Cincinnati)

Enterprise Architect

Location: Cincinnati, OH; Charlotte, NC; or Tampa, FL (onsite)

Duration: 6+ Months Contract to Hire

This is Contract to Hire role

Job Description:

This is a true Enterprise Architect search and not a governance-only architecture role.

The ideal candidate will:

• Possess strong Enterprise Architecture experience with the ability to influence technology strategy and roadmaps.
• Have enough technical depth to engage with engineering teams, challenge designs, evaluate solutions, and discuss architecture tradeoffs.
• Demonstrate broad architectural exposure across multiple systems, business domains, applications, and integrations.
• Bring fresh ideas and expertise to complement the existing four-person Enterprise Architecture team.
• Have experience operating within both Enterprise Architecture and Business Architecture functions.
• Be comfortable balancing strategic planning with practical execution.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly.

Technology Environment

• Microsoft-focused organization.
• Azure experience is preferred.
• Strong architectural fundamentals are more important than a specific technology stack.
• Candidates from Java-heavy environments can be considered if they have worked with Microsoft technologies during their career.
• Logistics or transportation industry experience is not required.

Delivery Focus

Target senior Enterprise Architects who can bridge business strategy, enterprise architecture, and technical execution . Prioritize candidates with demonstrated success driving enterprise-wide technology initiatives, modernizing platforms, partnering with engineering organizations, and influencing executive stakeholders. The strongest candidates will be capable of contributing immediately with minimal ramp-up time while bringing new architectural perspectives to the team.