Lee Enterprises · 3 days ago
VP of Enterprise Architecture
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $250K/yr
10+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Lead the design and implementation of a technology roadmap that supports the modernization of legacy systems and development of new solutions on a modern stack.
Architect a sustainable, adaptable technology ecosystem that addresses technical debt and aligns with business objectives.
Partner with technology and business leaders to identify, prioritize, and map necessary architectural improvements, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Mentor IT staff in modern software development practices and new technology frameworks to foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
Establish and lead an Architecture Review Board to ensure that all solutions align with best practices, and introduce an ideation and incubation function to explore and validate new technology patterns.
Provide technical leadership and hands-on development when needed, supporting transformation efforts by designing and coding solutions.
Develop strategies to maintain IT operations continuity throughout transformation initiatives.
Regularly present transformation progress, roadblocks, and outcomes to executive leadership to maintain transparency and alignment.
Conduct proof of concepts (PoCs) and pilot programs to assess the viability and impact of new technologies and design patterns.
Qualification
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Required
Proven experience in designing and executing large-scale technology transformations with a strong understanding of modern architectures, cloud integration, and scalable system design.
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including C-suite executives.
Hands-on expertise in both modern and legacy technology stacks.
Front-End Technologies: React.js, Angular, Vue.js
Back-End Technologies: Node.js, Java/Spring Boot, .NET Core
Database Technologies: SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL), NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra), Cloud Databases (AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database)
Familiarity with legacy technologies such as C#, C++, VB6, and the experience to re-architect client-server applications into modern solutions.
Strong background in coaching and mentoring IT staff, with a demonstrated ability to build high-performing, cross-functional teams.
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years in an enterprise architecture leadership role.
Demonstrated success in leading digital transformation initiatives across large organizations.
Preferred
Master’s degree
TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
ITIL Certification
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional (AWS)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long-term disability
Company provided life insurance
Supplemental life insurance
Health savings accounts
Flexible spending accounts
Transit/parking accounts
401K retirement plan with company match
7 recognized company paid holidays each year
Generous flexible time off policy
Paid parental leave for new parents
Company
Lee Enterprises
Lee Enterprises is a provider of local news, information and advertising.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.49M2024-02-15Post Ipo Equity· $5.49M
1984-03-09IPO
Leadership Team
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Kevin D. Mowbray
Vice President & Chief Executive Officer
Dan Adams
Director Of Business Development, Government & Political
Recent News
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