Director of Architecture & Engineering

ACN

. Lead and develop the Architecture & Engineering technical specialists .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in enterprise architecture, cloud-native implementations, and technical leadership, with a strong foundation in AWS services and application development. Proven ability to lead technical teams, manage complex projects, and ensure high-quality architectural solutions.

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AWS ExperienceEnterprise ArchitectureTechnical LeadershipApplication DevelopmentRelational Data Architecture

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Hard Skills

AWS LambdaAPI GatewayJavaNode.jsTypeScriptPythonSQLOraclePL/SQLInfrastructure as Code

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipCommunicationMentoringCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

CI/CDDevSecOpsContainersObservabilitySRE

Industry Keywords

Cloud-Native ImplementationsIncremental ModernizationData DependenciesSecurity TrainingAI/LLM Architecture

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDistributed SystemsJavaJavaScriptNode.jsOraclePythonSQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop the Architecture & Engineering technical specialists
Assign solutioning work, coordinate expertise, manage priorities and work in progress, and ensure timely, high-quality outputs
Own current- and future-state enterprise architecture
Ensure solution designs address business processes, data flows, security, dependencies, maintainability and long-term platform direction
Architect, prototype, code, review and troubleshoot complex applications, AWS, integration and data solutions
Direct incremental modernization of legacy Oracle-centric systems and compensation-engine architecture
Trace relational dependencies and PL/SQL business logic and identify safe service boundaries
Partner with DBAs on performance and integrity
Oversee architecture deliverables, diagrams, design decisions, implementation approaches, dependencies, risks, operational considerations and effort estimates
Partner with VIP and Application Delivery managers on solution readiness and technical consultation
Own engineering effectiveness across development standards, CI/CD, IaC, DevSecOps, automated quality, SRE, observability, resilience, reusable components and technical documentation
Build cross-platform knowledge and reduce key-person dependencies through collaboration, mentoring, cross-training and knowledge transfer
Present material designs to the Architecture Review Board
Evaluate emerging technologies and AI-enabled engineering and business solutions
Initially operate approximately 50% hands-on, evolving toward 25–40% as team capabilities mature
Travel occasionally for continuing education, training or support

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated progression from hands-on software engineering to enterprise/cloud architecture and technical leadership
Deep practical AWS experience with Lambda, API Gateway, EventBridge, SQS/SNS, Step Functions, APIs, IAM, RDS, S3, observability, containers and infrastructure as code
Strong application development foundation in Java, Node.js/TypeScript, Python or comparable languages
Proficiency in distributed systems, asynchronous processing, integration and secure software design
Strong relational data architecture knowledge, including SQL, Oracle/PLSQL concepts, transactional integrity, data dependencies and modernization of database-centric business logic
Experience leading technical teams, setting engineering standards, managing technical work and communicating architectural tradeoffs
Practical understanding of AI/LLM architecture, enterprise integration and governance
10–15+ years of progressive software engineering and architecture experience
3–5 years in technical leadership roles
Proven delivery of enterprise architecture, cloud-native implementations and incremental modernization of complex legacy systems
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering or related discipline preferred; equivalent demonstrated experience accepted
Ability to complete mandatory security training during onboarding
Ability to work onsite at the designated office or facility
Ability to work Monday–Friday between 8 A.M. and 5 P.M.
Ability to perform the stated physical requirements, with reasonable accommodations as applicable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Mandatory security training during onboarding
Equal opportunity and diversity and inclusion commitment
Temporary remote work arrangements may be granted case-by-case