Chief Architect - (CONTRACT)

Client: Confidential

Engagement Type: Contract, 1099 Preferred 

Duration: 6 month engagement starting in early August  

Rate: Commensurate with experience - details provided on initial call 

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: On-site in Salt Lake City, UT

What You’ll Do

• Define and evolve the enterprise architecture strategy to support business agility, scalability, and growth
• Lead technology strategy, driving modern microservices, event-driven, and SOA-based architecture
• Establish and oversee architecture governance, standards, and best practices across the organization
• Partner with senior leadership to align technology investments with long-term business objectives
• Drive digital transformation initiatives, including modernization, API strategy, data, and automation
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Infrastructure, and Security to deliver integrated solutions
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing architecture team while fostering innovation and accountability

What You’ll Bring

• 15+ years in technology delivery, including 8+ years in leadership and 5+ years in enterprise architecture
• Proven experience defining and executing enterprise-wide technology strategy in complex organizations
• Deep expertise in SOA, microservices, API design, and enterprise integration patterns
• Strong background in architecture governance, frameworks (e.g., TOGAF), and technology standards
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern distributed systems
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate complex technical concepts into business value
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with experience managing teams and vendors

Highly Preferred:

• Certifications in Enterprise Architecture (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) or Cloud Architecture
• Experience with DevOps, CI/CD practices, and agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with data governance, security frameworks, and compliance standards.