ECPI University · 11 hours ago
Senior Director, Solution Architecture
Virginia Beach, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
12+ years expECPI University is dedicated to helping students achieve their goals through practical training and career-focused education. They are seeking a Senior Director of Solution Architecture to serve as the senior-most architecture leader, responsible for defining technology strategy and making architectural decisions across the organization.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Serve as the final authority on solution architecture decisions, in close partnership with the CTO
Act as a primary advisor to the CTO on: Technology strategy, Architecture roadmaps, Build vs. buy decisions, Platform selection and technology rationalization
Design and review end-to-end solution architectures across domains, ensuring alignment with long-term strategy and delivery realities
Actively design, review, and evolve architectures spanning: Cloud-native platforms, Cloud data platforms, System and data integrations, Enterprise application implementations
Work directly with developers and technical leads to ensure architectures are implementable, scalable, and aligned with modern best practices
Establish clear architectural patterns and reference solutions that teams can apply consistently
Partner across infrastructure, operations, application development, data, and analytics functions to define and operationalize modern cloud architectures
Help the organization effectively leverage cloud services and a modern data platform
Define and socialize patterns for: API-based and event-driven integrations, Data movement and access across platforms, Platform reuse, standardization, and consolidation
Collaborate closely with technology leaders responsible for infrastructure, operations, software delivery, data, AI, and program execution
Ensure architectural decisions balance scalability, reliability, security, cost, and delivery velocity
Align architecture with delivery plans, operational support models, and Agile execution
Serve as a technical mentor and teacher, raising the architecture and engineering bar across teams
Work closely with individuals who currently function as architects to improve consistency, skill level, and architectural thinking
Model and reinforce Agile (Scrum) development practices in partnership with delivery leadership
Influence through expertise, collaboration, and credibility rather than hierarchy
Qualification
Required
12+ years of progressive experience in software engineering and solution architecture roles
Demonstrated, hands-on experience designing and implementing modern, cloud-native architectures
Strong background with: Cloud data platforms, System and data integration, Enterprise application implementations
Experience working in Agile (Scrum) delivery environments
Proven ability to operate effectively as: A strategic partner to the CTO, A collaborative peer across technology leadership, A hands-on contributor with front-line developers
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical decisions clearly and pragmatically
Experience primarily limited to on-premise, legacy, or non-cloud environments will not be sufficient for this role
Candidates must demonstrate real-world experience building and operating solutions in modern cloud ecosystems
Preferred
Experience in retail, eCommerce, SaaS, or similarly modern technology environments
Consulting or systems integration experience with direct responsibility for implementation, not strategy-only work
Experience leading or influencing contractors and consultants via dotted-line leadership
Track record of helping organizations define and adopt architectural standards and patterns
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits program designed to help our faculty and staff stay healthy, feel supported, and maintain a work/life balance
Company
ECPI University
Founded in 1966, ECPI University is a regionally accredited institution offering career-focused degree programs in technology, health science, business, criminal justice, and culinary arts.
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Neil Amari, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Barbara Larar
Chief Operating Officer
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