Position SummaryCedar Gate Technologies, an IQVIA business, is seeking a Senior Application Architect to lead the design, development, and evolution of enterprise application architecture that supports strategic business objectives and future technology needs. This role serves as a key technology leader, partnering with business stakeholders, product teams, and executive leadership to define architecture roadmaps, modernize platforms, and deliver scalable solutions that drive business value.
As part of a significant transformation initiative, this position offers the opportunity to influence enterprise technology strategy, guide large-scale modernization efforts, and help shape the future of critical customer-facing and operational platforms. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in strengthening business continuity, improving delivery predictability and quality, enabling innovation, and enhancing the overall client experience.
This position supports a strategic enterprise transformation initiative focused on modernizing technology capabilities, enhancing business continuity, improving delivery quality, and driving long-term operational efficiency. The Senior Application Architect will play a critical role in establishing the technology foundation needed to support future growth, innovation, and exceptional client experiences.
Roles & Responsibilities- Lead the conceptualization, development, implementation, and governance of enterprise application architecture.
- Define architecture strategies and roadmaps that align technology investments with business objectives.
- Develop and present business cases, architecture recommendations, and release plans to senior leadership.
- Partner with business leaders to ensure technology strategies support product and operational goals.
- Collaborate with product development leadership to align projects with enterprise architecture standards and long-term technology direction.
- Lead cross-functional teams through solution design, architecture reviews, and implementation planning.
- Serve as a senior consultant and trusted advisor on complex business and technology initiatives.
- Research emerging technologies and identify opportunities to improve products, platforms, and business outcomes.
- Sponsor and lead research and development initiatives utilizing established project management practices.
- Mentor and provide guidance to architects, engineers, and business analysts.
- Ensure the delivery of scalable, secure, and sustainable technology solutions that support future growth.
Job LocationBurlington, MA (Boston) or Greenwich, CT
Work ArrangementHybrid (3 days in office, 2 remote). U.S. residents only; all work must be performed within the United States.
Experience / Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 8 plus years of experience in software development, application development, or product development with significant architecture responsibilities
- Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale application architectures.
- Strong expertise in enterprise architecture, business information modeling, systems design, and integration strategies
- Demonstrated ability to translate business strategy into technology solutions and roadmaps
- Experience partnering with senior leaders and influencing strategic technology decisions
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and complex technology initiatives
- Strong consulting, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
- Knowledge of modern software development practices, architectural patterns, tools, and technologies
- Healthcare technology, digital experience, patient experience, or customer-facing platform experience.
- IT consulting experience is preferred
- Project or program management experience is preferred
- Experience leading large-scale application modernization, migration, or digital transformation initiatives is preferred
- Experience supporting knowledge transfer, organizational transformation, or global delivery models is preferred
- Experience working within cloud-based and distributed enterprise environments is preferred
- To be eligible for this position, you must reside in the same country where the job is located
The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $119,900.00 - $334,200.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.
