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Rural King · 1 month ago

Enterprise Principal Architect (Remote - in Market)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Lead/Staff

$135K/yr - $170K/yr

10+ years exp

Rural King is America’s Farm and Home Store, providing essentials to the communities we serve. They are seeking a Principal Enterprise Architect to lead the design and evolution of their enterprise-wide technology architecture, focusing on Oracle technologies, and to drive the strategy and governance for all IT initiatives.

AgricultureE-CommerceFarmingRetail

Responsibilities

Lead the development of enterprise architecture strategies and roadmaps for IT platforms, encompassing applications, data, and infrastructure

Act as the primary technical authority for IT solutions, providing expert guidance on complex architectural decisions and best practices for on-premise and cloud environments

Design and oversee the implementation of large-scale, complex IT solutions, including migrations, upgrades, and integrations with other enterprise systems

Partner with business and technology stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust and scalable architectural designs

Establish and enforce architectural standards, policies, and governance models for all IT projects to ensure consistency, security, and cost-effectiveness

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to solution architects, developers, and engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence

Monitor emerging technologies and industry trends to assess their potential impact and value to the organization

Deliver clear, audience-appropriate updates to executives and cross-functional teams

Use discretion and independent judgment in daily decisions while maintaining high confidentiality and professionalism

Actively participate in learning initiatives such as training programs, workshops, and webinars. Leverage these opportunities to acquire new knowledge, refine existing skills, and stay current on the latest developments

Provide friendly, proactive, and professional internal and external support to others, assisting with inquiries, concerns, and issues promptly and effectively

Demonstrate behaviors that exemplify Rural King’s Values: People First, Integrity, Attitude, Initiative, Teamwork, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Oracle database technologiesOracle Cloud InfrastructureOracle Integration CloudEnterprise architectureOracle enterprise applicationsIntegration strategiesECommerce platformsMicrosoft Office SuiteAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsLeadership skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

10+ years of progressive experience in IT roles, with significant time spent in an enterprise or solutions architecture capacity, plus 2+ years leading or supervising teams

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (or equivalent experience)

Deep, hands-on expertise with Oracle database technologies (e.g., RAC, Exadata, Oracle Autonomous Database, GoldenGate)

Significant experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), including design, deployment, and migration strategies

Significant experience with Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) in creating automation workflows, configuring adaptors, and designing / building API integrations

Expertise in Oracle enterprise applications like E-Business Suite (EBS), Fusion Applications, and Oracle Retail Suite

Strong understanding of integration strategies and middleware, including SOA, microservices, and APIs

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to executive-level stakeholders

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities

Proven leadership and collaboration skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Comfortable navigating computer systems and software to assist customers or manage activities