Liatrio · 19 hours ago
Senior Architect of Technology Modernization
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expLiatrio is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Architect of Technology Modernization to join their organization. In this pivotal role, you will lead multiple modernization initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance growth and innovation through modern technology stacks and practices.
Information ServicesInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Develop and communicate a strategic vision for technology modernization that aligns with business goals and customer needs
Lead architectural design and drive technology strategy – Partner with senior technology and business leaders to define and evolve enterprise architecture and technical strategy, advising on full-stack application development, platform modernization, and emerging technology approaches aligned to long-term business outcomes
Delivery strategy – Work closely with engineering leadership, product partners, and delivery teams to shape and continuously refine the overall technical delivery strategy, ensuring alignment across organizations, clear execution paths, and measurable progress against modernization goals
Set and drive technical roadmaps – Define and own enterprise-level technical roadmaps that balance legacy constraints, risk, and innovation; reduce technical debt; provide architectural oversight across multiple workstreams; and guide teams through complex engineering challenges while promoting modern engineering practices and standards
Lead the transformation of the development team, driving incremental modernization initiatives that enhance agility and capacity for growth
Shift the focus from big bang replacements to agile, iterative modernization strategies that deliver value more rapidly and reduce risk
Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to ensure alignment and buy-in for modernization efforts
Establish metrics and KPIs to measure the success of modernization initiatives and ensure accountability
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and collaboration within the development team
Develop and implement best practices for technology modernization, ensuring alignment with industry standards and emerging trends
Mentor and guide team members, promoting professional development and knowledge sharing, while encouraging diverse perspectives
Embed directly with teams and team leads to model and coach modern engineering practices such as continuous delivery, automated testing, observability and AI
Champion a product mindset ensuring modernization efforts are outcome-driven, customer-focused, and value-based rather than project-delivery focused
Drive adoption of AI-native engineering, enabling intelligent tooling, automation, and workflows across the product delivery lifecycle to accelerate speed, quality, and innovation
Partner with the Organizational Change Management (OCM) function to drive adoption of new ways of working, AI Native delivery and cultural transformation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
Proven experience in leading large-scale technology modernization initiatives, preferably in a complex organizational environment
Strong technical proficiency in software development, with a deep understanding of modern development practices, programming languages, and tools
Strong understanding of software development methodologies, including Agile and DevOps practices
Experience managing large development teams and driving cultural change within organizations
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, including technical teams
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering results
Familiarity with cloud technologies, microservices architecture, and modern development practices is a plus
Experience in change management and stakeholder engagement to drive successful transformation initiatives
Proven track record of leading modernization through delivery and able to roll up sleeves and coach engineers, architects, and delivery leads directly
Deep understanding of platform engineering, CI/CD, and automation ecosystems used to enable modernization at scale
Experience establishing flow metrics (lead time, deployment frequency, change failure rate, mean time to recovery) to measure modernization success
Company
Liatrio
THE Enterprise Technology Modernization Consultancy
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Chris Blackburn
Founder and CEO
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