Director, Architecture

Craft Education

Salt Lake City, UT, United States
Base: $185,500.00 - $333,900.00; bonus/equity: eli...
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Enterprise architecture strategy
Microservices and event-driven architecture
Architecture governance and standards
** Craft Education is seeking a Director of Architecture to lead its technology strategy and architecture governance, focusing on innovative solutions to enhance the educational experience. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technology delivery and enterprise architecture, along with strong leadership skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders. **

Job Summary

  • WGU is driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs and is committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce.
  • The Director of Architecture will define and evolve enterprise architecture strategy, lead technology transformation initiatives, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver integrated solutions.
  • This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits including bonuses, health coverage, retirement plans, flexible paid time off, and up to 12 weeks of parental leave.

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** Craft Education is seeking a Director of Architecture to lead its technology strategy and architecture governance, focusing on innovative solutions to enhance the educational experience. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technology delivery and enterprise architecture, along with strong leadership skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders. **

Salary

Base: $185,500.00 - $333,900.00; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for bonuses; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, telehealth, mental healthcare, retirement savings, paid time off, parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • enterprise architecture strategy
  • microservices and event-driven architecture
  • architecture governance and standards
  • cloud platforms AWS Azure GCP
  • technology strategy alignment with business goals
  • leading high-performing architecture teams

Nice-to-have

  • DevOps CI/CD practices
  • agile methodologies experience
  • data governance and security frameworks
  • mentoring and fostering innovation
  • influencing senior stakeholders

Key Requirements

  • 15+ years technology delivery experience
  • 8+ years leadership experience
  • 5+ years enterprise architecture experience
  • certifications in Enterprise Architecture (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman)
  • experience with cloud architecture
  • ability to travel up to 20%

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