Director, Enterprise Architect

Job Description

Your Role

As a Director, Application Architecture, you are accountable for architecture strategy, solution governance and executive technology leadership across complex transformation portfolios. You partner with C-suite stakeholders, shape strategic technology direction, influence investment decisions and lead teams of architects delivering enterprise-scale platforms.

Your Impact

Own architecture vision across multiple client accounts and transformation programsAct as trusted advisor to CIOs, CTOs and executive stakeholdersLead legacy modernisation and re-platforming, decomposing monoliths and defining pragmatic migration paths that minimize disruption to the businessDrive architecture governance, quality standards and technical risk managementDesign distributed, cloud-native systems using microservices, event-driven and API-first patterns, applying domain-driven design to break complex domains into well-bounded servicesShape multimillion-dollar pursuits, proposals and solution strategiesBuild and mentor high-performing architecture communities and leadersGuide AI, cloud, data and platform transformation initiativesInfluence commercial outcomes through thought leadership and strategic consulting

Skills & Experience

15+ years in software engineering, architecture and technology leadershipProven experience leading enterprise architecture and large-scale transformation engagementsDeep expertise in designing distributed systems, microservices and event-driven architecture, and integration patterns including REST, GraphQL, gRPC and streamingProven success engaging executive stakeholders and influencing strategic decisionsDeep expertise in cloud, distributed systems, integration and modern application architectureProven consulting background with experience in client-facing leadership rolesExperience managing architecture teams and developing future leadersProven commercial acumen, estimation and business-case development experienceExecutive-level communication and stakeholder management skills

Set Yourself Apart With

Experience leading architecture on client-facing consulting or product engineering engagements.Background in domain-driven design, event storming and team topologies for large delivery organisations.Hands-on experience with AI and generative AI product patterns, including retrieval, orchestration and agentic workflows.Relevant cloud or architecture certifications, for example AWS or Google Professional Cloud Architect, or TOGAF.Exposure to regulated industries such as financial services, payments or health, and their compliance and data-residency considerations.

Additional Information

An inclusive workplace that promotes diversity and collaboration.Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities.Competitive compensation and benefits package.Flexibility to support work-life balance.Generous paid leave and holidays.Wellness program and employee assistance.

As part of our dedication to an inclusive and diverse workforce, Publicis Sapient is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hiring@publicis.sapient.com

Company Description

Publicis Sapient is a digital transformation partner helping established organizations get to their future, digitally enabled state, both in the way they work and the way they serve their customers. We help unlock value through a start-up mindset and modern methods, fusing strategy, consulting, and customer experience with agile engineering and problem-solving creativity. United by our core values and our purpose of helping people thrive in the brave pursuit of next, our 20,000+ people in 53 offices around the world combine experience across technology, data sciences, consulting, and customer obsession to accelerate our clients’ businesses through designing the products and services their customers truly value.