Job: Director of Enterprise Architecture

Job Description

Job Type: Full time, Salaried

Wage: $170,000/yr. 

Location: Remote, CO.

Job Description:

Pax8 is the leading cloud-based technology marketplace, simplifying the cloud journey for our partners by integrating technology, business intelligence and proactive service to deliver an unparalleled experience. Serving thousands of partners through the indirect sales channel, our mission is to be the world’s favorite place to buy cloud products. We are a fast-growing, dynamic and high-energy startup organization, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on the business. Culture is important to us, and at Pax8, it’s business, and it IS personal. We are passionate, creative and humorously offbeat. We work hard, keep it fun, and expect the best.

We Elev8 each other. We Advoc8 for our partners. We Innov8 continuously. We Celebr8 life.

No matter who you are, Pax8 is a place you can call home. We know there’s no such thing as a “perfect" candidate, so we don’t look for the right "fit" – instead, we look for the add. We encourage you to apply for a role at Pax8 even if you don’t meet 100% of the bullet points. We believe in cultivating an environment with a diversity of perspectives, in hopes that we can all thrive in an inclusive environment.

We are only as great as our people. And we have great people all over the world. No matter where you live and work, you’re a part of the Pax8 team. This means embracing hybrid- and remote-work whenever possible.

Position Summary:

As the Director of Architecture at Pax8, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our technology landscape. Reporting directly to the VP of Technical Governance, you will be responsible for overseeing the Enterprise Architecture Team, ensuring the alignment of our technical strategies with business objectives. You will lead a team of seasoned architects as well as a small team of QA engineers, guiding their efforts to design robust and scalable solutions that drive innovation, efficiency, and long-term growth.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership- Collaborate closely with senior leaders to define and execute Pax8's technology vision, strategy and roadmaps
• Team Management- Lead, mentor and inspire a team of skilled architects, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation and collaboration
• Solution Design- Provide expert guidance and oversight to architects in designing and reviewing complex, scalable and innovative technology solutions that align with business goals
• Governance- Establish and enforce architecture governance processes, ensuring compliance with architectural standards, data and security requirements, and regulatory guidelines
• Technology Evaluation- Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to make informed recommendations and decisions regarding technology adoption
• Collaboration- Support alignment between platform and system owners through domain driven design principles Drive your own personal development and performance improvements by participating in learning paths on Elev8, taking part in Pax8 L&D programs, receiving peer or manager coaching, taking on stretch projects or on the job training

Ideal Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience (8+ years) in enterprise architecture, solution design, and technical leadership roles.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing and developing high-performing teams.
• In-depth knowledge of architecture principles, frameworks, and methodologies
• Excellent understanding of cloud technologies, microservices, APIs, and modern architecture patterns.
• Expertise in industry standard security and compliance requirements (SOC II, ISO, etc.)
• Experience with project management tooling (e.g. Confluence, Jira) and methodologies (agile, kanban)
• Experience using engineering tools; python, powershell, sql, jupyter, awscli, github, RESTful APIs, MS graphAPI
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging and influencing stakeholders at various levels.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to align technology strategies with business goals.
• Previous experience in the technology industry or SaaS/cloud solutions is highly desirable.

Role Competencies:

• Collaborates

Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives

• Courage

​ Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said

• Global Perspective

Taking a broad view when approaching issues using a global lens

• Optimizes Work Processes​

Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement

• Situational Adaptability

Adapting approach and demeanour in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations

• Manages Complexity​

Making sense of complex, high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems

Required Education & Certifications:

• B.S./B.A. degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; or equivalent work experience
• Relevant certifications, such as
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect
• Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals
• Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
• AWS Certified Security - Specialty

Compensation: Qualified candidates can expect a salary beginning at $170,000 or more depending on experience

*Note: Compensation is benchmarked on local Denver Metro area market rates. Qualified candidates in other locations can expect a salary package that may be adjusted based off applicable cost of wages in their respective location.

At Pax8 we believe that your Total Rewards should include a benefits package that shows how much we value our greatest assets. All FTE Pax8 people enjoy the following benefits:

• Non-Commissioned Bonus Plans or Variable Commission
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Medical, Dental Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer Paid Short Long Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible, Open Vacation
• Paid Sick Time Off
• Extended Leave for Life events
• RTD Eco Pass (For local Colorado Employees)
• Career Development Programs
• Stock Option Eligibility
• Employee-led Resource Groups

Pax8 is an EEOC Employer.

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.