Lead Architect

Fractal

Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Up to $155,000; discretionary bonus eligible; heal...
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Microsoft azure ecosystem
Azure-native capabilities
Enterprise-scale, multi-region, multi-tenant
** Fractal is seeking a Lead Architect with a focus on Microsoft Azure to define and oversee the technology architecture that aligns with business strategies for enterprise-scale applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Azure architecture, strong leadership abilities, and a passion for driving innovation. **

Job Summary

  • The Enterprise Architect (Azure) is responsible for defining and governing the end-to-end technology architecture across applications, data, integration, infrastructure, and security, with a primary focus on the Microsoft Azure ecosystem.
  • Define and maintain the enterprise architecture blueprint (business, application, data, technology, and security layers) with Azure as a strategic platform.
  • As a full-time employee of the company or as an hourly employee working more than 30 hours per week, you will be eligible to participate in the health, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability plans in accordance with the plan documents.

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** Fractal is seeking a Lead Architect with a focus on Microsoft Azure to define and oversee the technology architecture that aligns with business strategies for enterprise-scale applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Azure architecture, strong leadership abilities, and a passion for driving innovation. **

Salary

Up to $155,000; Discretionary bonus eligible; Health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability plans, 401(k) Plan, 11 paid holidays, 12 weeks Parental Leave, free time PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Microsoft Azure ecosystem
  • Azure-native capabilities
  • enterprise-scale, multi-region, multi-tenant
  • architecture blueprint
  • Azure-centric technology roadmaps
  • architecture principles and standards
  • Architecture Review Boards (ARBs)
  • cloud adoption and modernization
  • data architectures on Azure
  • security-by-design
  • structured and strategic thinking
  • systems thinking
  • abstract patterns and generalize solutions
  • evaluate trade-offs
  • communicate complex architectural concepts
  • influence without authority

Nice-to-have

  • AI/GenAI platforms and AI Factory (AIF)
  • architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF)
  • modelling tools (e.g., UML, ArchiMate)
  • CPG / FMCG domain experience
  • transportation, logistics, and warehousing processes
  • supply chain planning and execution systems

Key Requirements

  • 10-15+ years of overall IT experience
  • Significant experience in solution / technical / enterprise architecture roles
  • Proven track record on large-scale Azure or multi-cloud programs
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
  • Relevant Azure and architecture certifications preferred

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