Technology Domain Architect – Cloud & Content Innovation

At Connect Centric, we are more than just consultants—we are partners committed to our clients' success. We take a hands-on approach, working closely with our clients to transform strategies into measurable, real-world outcomes. As a strategy execution team, we take full ownership of every project from start to finish, ensuring that our clients see tangible results, not just ideas. Our work is grounded in heart, empathy, and accountability, and we recognize that each client is unique. Together, we achieve the most important goals by tailoring our approach to meet the specific needs of every organization we partner with.

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a direct placement opportunity at a large, well-established non-profit organization for innovative Technology Domain Architect to lead the strategy, development, and implementation of cutting-edge content and cloud-based architectures. This role will be instrumental in shaping the future of our client’s Publications Division, ensuring the seamless integration of content management solutions, enterprise architectures, and AI-driven innovations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in structured content technologies, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise architecture best practices, with a strong ability to mentor teams, drive technical excellence, and influence strategic decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architectural Strategy & Development: Develop content publishing strategies, enterprise architecture roadmaps, and technology frameworks to support software engineering teams
• Cloud & Infrastructure Planning: Design and oversee on-premises and cloud-based infrastructure solutions to ensure scalability, security, and efficiency
• Innovation & Research: Lead the evaluation and implementation of emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, to enhance content management and software development practices
• Enterprise Governance & Standards: Participate in the Enterprise Architecture Board (EAB) and other cross-functional groups to review, refine, and approve technical solutions
• Solution Design & Development: Support and engage in solution architecture, proof-of-concept development, and best practice implementation
• Mentorship & Leadership: Guide and support junior architects and engineering teams, ensuring adherence to architectural best practices
  
  

Technical Skills & Expertise

• 10 years of experience in structured content technologies, including XML, XPath, XSLT, JSON, and XSD
• 5 years of experience in cloud computing and containerization technologies, such as AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, and Docker
• Strong knowledge of content management solutions, enterprise architecture frameworks, and application Design patterns
• Proven ability to evaluate and integrate new technologies, driving proof-of-concept initiatives and real-world adoption
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with a proactive and analytical mindset
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience leading architecture initiatives in large-scale enterprise environments
• Familiarity with AI-driven solutions and their applications in content management and digital publishing
  
  

US Citizenship required for this position: Yes

Performance Location: Hybrid 3x a week (Washington, D.C. OR Columbus, OH)

Relocation Assistance: No

Clearance Type: None

Compensation & Benefits

Washington, D.C.: $144,000 - $195,000 per year

Columbus, OH: $130,000 - $176,000 per year

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, retirement benefits, short- and long-term disability, and a 4-week work-from-anywhere policy.

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