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About the Role

The Lead Solutions Architect is responsible for defining and governing end-to-end solution architecture across Entegra platforms, ensuring alignment with business objectives, enterprise standards, and the Entegra technology roadmap. This role acts as the technical authority across programs, translating business capabilities into scalable, secure, and integrated solution designs while driving modernization, data enablement, and platform stability.

Responsibilities

Define and maintain target solution architecture for Entegra platforms aligned to enterprise architecture standards
Ensure adherence to data-centric and API-centric architecture principles
Establish and enforce architecture governance (design reviews, tollgates, standards, security compliance)
Partner with Enterprise Architecture and InfoSec for TAD / design approvals
Own end-to-end solution design across Plan–Design–Build–Run lifecycle
Translate business requirements into scalable architectures across Digital platforms, Data platforms, and Integration layers
Provide oversight through build, testing, and deployment
Ensure data quality, lineage, governance, and compliance across platforms
Align architecture to Entegra roadmap and portfolio strategy
Lead modernization initiatives (cloud adoption, platform re-architecture, legacy transformation)
Define and promote best practices for CI/CD pipelines, DevOps, automation, performance, scalability, and reliability
Guide engineering teams on coding standards, reusable components, and frameworks
Ensure solution designs support high availability, performance SLAs, and cost optimization
Partner with business, IS&T, and vendors
Act as technical authority across programs
Communicate architecture decisions to exec stakeholders
Identify architectural risks and define mitigation strategies
Ensure compliance with security policies, data privacy regulations, and enterprise governance frameworks
Support audit readiness and ensure no critical architecture gaps

Requirements

Enterprise architecture across cloud (Azure), SaaS, and distributed systems
Strong experience in API architecture, microservices, and integration platforms
Strong experience in Data architecture (EDW, data lakes, MDM)
Strong experience in Digital platforms (Experience with Drupal/Acquia preferred)
Understanding of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native patterns
10+ years in IT, with 5+ years in solution/enterprise architecture roles
Strong ability to translate business capabilities into technical solutions
Experience leading cross-functional teams and global delivery models
Excellent stakeholder communication (business + technical audiences)
Experience with Supply chain / procurement platforms
Exposure to data governance, analytics, and AI-driven insights platforms
Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 7 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 7 years

Skills

Azure
SaaS
Distributed systems
API architecture
Microservices
Integration platforms
EDW
Data lakes
MDM
Drupal
Acquia
DevOps
CI/CD pipelines
Cloud-native patterns
Supply chain platforms
Procurement platforms
Data governance
Analytics
AI-driven insights

Location

Remote
Eastern Time Zone
Central Time Zone

Work Type

Remote
Full-time

Experience Level

10+ years in IT
5+ years in solution/enterprise architecture roles
7 years minimum management experience
7 years minimum functional experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Salary/Compensations

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

About the Company

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Equal Opportunity

We embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.