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We are Wavestone. Energetic, solution-driven experts who focus as much on people as on performance and growth. Hand in hand, we share a deep desire to make a positive impact. We are an ambitious firm with a worldwide reach and an ever-expanding portfolio of clients, topics, and projects. In North America, Wavestone operates from hubs in New York City, Pittsburgh, Dallas and Toronto. We work closely with CEOs and technology leaders to optimize IT strategy, sourcing models, and business processes and are committed to building lasting partnerships with our clients.
Are you a true team player, living strong values? Are you a passionate learner, aiming to grow every day? Are you a driven go-getter, tackling challenges head-on? Then we could be the right fit for you. Join Wavestone and thrive in an environment that is empowering, collaborative, and full of opportunities to turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s solutions – contributing to one or more of our core 4 capabilities:
- Business Consulting | Business Strategy & Transformation, Organizational Effectiveness & Change Management, Operating Model Design & Agility, Program Leadership & Project Management, Marketing, Innovation, & Customer Experience
- Technology Consulting | IT Strategy & CTO Advisory, Technology Delivery, Data & Artificial Intelligence, Software & Application: Development & Integration, SAP Consulting, Insurance/Reinsurance
- Cybersecurity | Cyber Transformation Remediation, Cyber Defense & Recovery, Digital Identity, Audit & Incident Response, Product & Industrial Cybersecurity
- Sourcing & Service Optimization | Global Services Strategy, IT & Business Process Services Outsourcing, Global In-House Center Support, Services Optimization, Sourcing Program Management
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Job DescriptionWe are seeking an Enterprise Architect for our Technology and Transformation capability. The Enterprise Architect will blend deep technical expertise with exceptional consulting and communication skills. This role requires a leader who can architect and guide the development of complex software systems while fostering strong client relationships. As a senior member of the team, you will bridge the gap between business requirements and technical solutions, leading teams, designing systems, and advising clients to ensure project success.
Responsibilities
Technical Leadership:
- Lead the design and development of custom applications, integrations, and middleware.
- Provide technical direction for enterprise-level architectures, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
- Oversee the implementation of solutions using modern cloud platforms and development frameworks.
- Review code, architecture designs, and technical documentation to ensure quality and adherence to best practices.
- Stay current with emerging technologies, frameworks, and best practices to guide team decisions.
Client Engagement:
- Collaborate with clients to understand their business goals, translating these into technical requirements and strategic solutions.
- Function as a trusted advisor to clients, offering insights and recommendations on technology strategy and system design.
- Deliver presentations, workshops, and technical demonstrations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Lead client-facing meetings, discovery sessions, and ongoing communications to ensure alignment and project success.
Team Leadership:
- Manage direct reports, provide performance feedback, career development, and regular evaluations.
- Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering a culture of learning and collaboration.
- Drive collaboration between cross-functional teams including UX, DevOps, and QA to deliver integrated solutions.
- Support the professional growth of team members through knowledge sharing and hands-on coaching.
Project Management & Delivery:
- Participate in project planning, estimation, and delivery in an agile environment.
- Monitor project progress, troubleshoot issues, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
- Proactively identify and mitigate risks related to technical delivery, client satisfaction, and resource allocation.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
Required Experience:
Technical Skills:
- 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in a technical leadership or architecture role.
- Deep expertise in the Microsoft technology stack, including .NET Core/Framework, C#, and related software development frameworks, with a focus on designing scalable and secure enterprise applications.
- Extensive experience in both relational (SQL Server, Oracle) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Cosmos DB) databases, including data modeling, query optimization, and database performance tuning.
- Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure services including Azure App Services, Azure SQL, Azure Functions, Azure Data Factory, Azure Active Directory, Azure API Management, and others, as well as deploying and managing Azure infrastructure using Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates, and YAML.
- Expertise in APIs and system integrations, utilizing RESTful services, SOAP, and modern API management platforms, with a strong understanding of middleware for facilitating communication between disparate systems.
- Strong hands-on experience with modern JavaScript frameworks, particularly React, for building responsive and high-performing Single Page Applications.
- Proven ability to design and implement microservices architectures, including the decomposition of monolithic applications and ensuring loose coupling, scalability, and maintainability.
- Strong background in DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Azure DevOps, Docker for containerization, and infrastructure as code to automate deployments and manage environments efficiently.
Consulting & Soft Skills:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working within a professional services/consulting environment, delivering technical solutions to external clients, engaging with stakeholders, and managing project delivery timelines.
- Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with a client-focused approach.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong business acumen and the ability to align technology strategies with business objectives
Preferred Experience
- Azure Certifications or other relevant certifications are a plus.
Benefits
- Medical / Dental / Vision coverage
- Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA
- Employer Paid disability and life insurance
- Short-term & Long-term Disability
- Term life and AD&D
- Voluntary life insurances
- Critical Illness and Accident insurances
- $50 Technology stipend (monthly)
- 401(k) retirement plan - Traditional 401(k) & Roth 401(k)
- 30 Days of flexible paid time off (accrued monthly)
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
- Paid Parental Leave Policy
- Ability to participate in the company ESOP plan
Wavestone is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity as a core component of our culture. Our collective success depends heavily on the recruitment and inclusion of qualified professionals, regardless of individual characteristics such as race, ancestry, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran’s status, or any characteristic protected by law.
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