Derex Technologies Inc

IT consulting, staffing solutions and software services

EnterpriseArchitectPlatform&Data/AI

Fort Collins, Colorado, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Enterprise Architect – Platform & Data/AI at Derex Technologies Inc. Skills: Platform architecture, Data architecture, AI architecture, Cloud architecture. Own Platform & Enterprise Architecture. Define target-state platform architecture”

What You'll Achieve.

Improve reliability; Improve efficiency; Improve partner experience; Deliver measurable business impact; Enable sustainable growth; Create measurable leverage

Industry & Context.

IT consulting, staffing solutions and software services
Problems you'll solve

Architectural clarity; Disciplined use of AI; Reduce complexity; Manage technical debt; Improve reliability; Improve efficiency; Improve partner experience

Eligibility Requirements

5 Days on site

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

10+ years of experience in software engineering, systems, or architecture roles, Proven experience shaping enterprise or platform architecture in fintech, payments, or enterprise SaaS environments, background in cloud-native, distributed systems, Hands-on experience integrating data and AI/ML capabilities into production systems, Practical experience applying AI/ML to real operational or product problems, Deep understanding of APIs, integrations, and high-throughput transaction systems, The ability to excel in a fast-paced, startup environment and maintain momentum through change, A pragmatic, systems-driven mindset with a focus on delivering measurable outcomes, Comfort operating effectively within a lean, evolving organization and adapting as priorities shift, Sound architectural judgment, paired with the confidence to make thoughtful tradeoffs and stand behind decisions, Clear, effective communication that aligns technical teams with business stakeholders and organizational goals

Nice to Have

Master’s degree a plus, Experience in payments, banking, or financial infrastructure, Exposure to fraud, risk, or compliance systems, Cloud or architecture certifications

What You'll Do.

Own Platform & Enterprise Architecture

Define target-state platform architecture

Establish architectural principles and guardrails

Guide architectural decisions for core payment flows

Identify and reduce architectural complexity

Ensure architecture supports high availability

Own cloud architecture strategy (AWS)

Partner with Platform Engineering and SRE

Drive modernization and simplification initiatives

Incorporate FinOps-aware design decisions

Apply AI & Intelligent Automation

Identify AI/ML use cases

Define architectural patterns for AI-enabled systems

Ensure AI capabilities are secure

Align Architecture with Business Strategy

Translate business priorities into architectural decisions

Act as a trusted advisor to leadership

Support strategic initiatives

Evaluate vendors and platforms

Lead architecture reviews

Establish lightweight governance

Document architecture

Mentor senior engineers

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work directly with the CTO, platform engineering, product, and operations; Partner with Platform Engineering and SRE; Partner with product and engineering; Align technical teams with business stakeholders

Communication Scope

Clear, effective communication

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