Enterprise Architect

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Job Title: Enterprise Architect

Location:Wilmington, DE - Onsite

Role Overview

We are seeking an experiencedEnterprise Architect to support our LOB. This role requires an architect who can workacross products and domains to defineend-to-end solutions, not someone limited to designing a single application in isolation. The ideal candidate can connect business intent to technical execution, influence stakeholders, and guide engineering teams from concept through delivery. This role is often described asEnterprise Architecture, but at its core, it is aboutconnecting the dots, making informed architectural decisions, and driving outcomes through collaboration and influence.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner closely withproduct managers and business stakeholders to refine and clarify requirements.
• Define, document, and execute architectural patterns usingC1 and C2 architecture documentation.
• Designend-to-end solutions that span multiple products, platforms, and teams.
• Define and governAPIs and event-driven integrations, includingKafka events.
• Evaluate architectural options and make informed decisions (e.g.,API vs. event-based messaging), clearly articulating trade-offs and recommendations.
• Providehands-on architectural guidance to engineering teams, including:
  • Explaining design intent and expectations
  • Reviewing designs and implementations
  • Supporting engineers through delivery
• Ensure solutions are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with enterprise standards.
• Challenge assumptions constructively and advocate for the best architectural outcomes.

Required Skills and Experience

• Proven experience working as aProduct Architect, Solution Architect, or Enterprise Architect on complex, distributed systems.
• Demonstrated ability to workacross teams and products to deliver true end-to-end solutions.
• Strong experience designing:
  • RESTful and/or event-driven APIs
  • Kafka-based event architectures
• Deep understanding of architectural patterns, integration strategies, and trade-offs.
• Excellentcommunication skills, including the ability to:
  • Explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear terms
  • Influence stakeholders without direct authority
• Comfort operating in ambiguity and helping teams navigate options and decisions.

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.