Principal Architect

Job Description:

• Develop and maintain enterprise application architecture and technology roadmaps
• Lead application modernization initiatives and define strategies to reduce technical debt
• Establish and govern application architecture standards, design principles, reference architectures, and integration patterns
• Review and approve solution architectures for major initiatives
• Evaluate the application portfolio for consolidation, rationalization, modernization, cloud adoption, and retirement opportunities
• Partner with business stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into technology capabilities and multi-year roadmaps
• Evaluate enterprise platforms, cloud services, development frameworks, and commercial software
• Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance to application architects and software engineering teams
• Advise IT leadership on emerging technologies, strategic investments, architectural risks, and technology direction
• Support Brookhaven National Laboratory’s scientific research and business operations through secure, scalable, and sustainable technology solutions

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical experience, preferably in computer science, information systems, or a related technical field
• 10+ years of relevant experience
• Broad knowledge of application architecture, integrations, data architecture, identity and access management, and modern software engineering practices
• Experience establishing architecture principles, design standards, reference architectures, and governance processes across complex application environments
• Experience leading application modernization initiatives, reducing technical debt, and managing enterprise application portfolios
• Strong understanding of strategic and emerging technology trends
• Experience evaluating enterprise software, cloud services, and technology platforms
• Ability to influence executives, business leaders, architects, engineering teams, and strategic partners
• Ability to mentor architects and senior engineers
• Applicants must submit both a resume and cover letter
• Visa Sponsorship is not available
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Uncleared Personal Identity Verification (UPIV) credential
• Must satisfy REAL-ID or REAL-ID-compliant documentation requirements for site access
• Preferred: 15+ years of relevant experience
• Preferred: Master’s degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field
• Preferred experience with ERP platforms or integrations such as PeopleSoft, SAP, or Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Preferred experience with Microsoft development technologies including Azure, ASP.NET Core, ASP.NET MVC, Entity Framework, IIS, and Azure DevOps
• Preferred experience with AI-assisted and AI-integrated software development

Benefits:

• Remote work eligibility
• Comprehensive employee benefits program
• Ability to participate in a benefits program described by the employer
• Reasonable accommodation for disabilities during application, interview, and employment
• Veterans and active military members’ career opportunities