Head of Application Architecture - Remote (PH)

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Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software architecture and design, with 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of leading enterprise-level application architecture in complex environments.
• Strong understanding of architectural patterns (e.g., microservices, event-driven architecture, domain-driven design).
• Experience with cloud-native architecture and platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Experience in Azure Architecting platform
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• TOGAF or similar enterprise architecture certification.
• Deep expertise in system integration, API design, and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and digital transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Define and lead the overall application architecture strategy and long-term vision based on the CTO's vision.
• Establish architectural principles, standards, and frameworks to guide application development and integration.
• Ensure alignment of application architecture with enterprise goals, digital initiatives, and IT strategy.
• Serve as "CEO" of the Common Domain, working with product owners to understand common requirements and ensure a solid foundation for other domains.
• Ensure alignment between architecture and business objectives.
• Create and document architectural designs and patterns.
• Make strategic, high-level decisions regarding architectural direction, technology choices, and resource allocation.
• Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies and innovations to enhance system capabilities.
• Provide architectural governance across the application development lifecycle.
• Lead architectural reviews and governance processes.
• Work closely with executive leadership, product owners, engineering, infrastructure, and security teams.
• Translate business requirements into scalable and sustainable architectural solutions.
• Ensure application architecture supports performance, scalability, and security requirements.
• Communicate architectural decisions and strategies effectively with executive leadership, stakeholders, and the architecture team.
• Mentor and guide the architecture team, fostering a culture of collaboration and growth.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement within the architecture team.
• Allocate architectural resources effectively across programs and projects.