Trupanion
medical insurance
EnterpriseSoftwareArchitect
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“Enterprise Software Architect at Trupanion. Skills: Enterprise architecture, Technology strategy, Architecture governance. Define enterprise target-state architectures. Develop architecture roadmaps”
What You'll Achieve.
Establish and maintain a cohesive enterprise architecture vision aligned with business objectives; Reduce complexity and technical debt through intentional simplification and modernization; Enable faster, safer delivery by providing clear standards, patterns, and guardrails; Improve technology investment decisions through roadmaps, governance, and metrics; Elevate architectural maturity across teams via mentorship, influence, and example; Teams deliver faster and with greater confidence because architectural direction is clear; Technology decisions align consistently with long-term enterprise goals; Complexity and technical debt decrease over time; Architecture is viewed as a strategic partner and trusted advisor across the organization
Industry & Context.
complex trade-off discussions; Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity in complex environments
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience, 7+ years of experience in software engineering, systems design, or architecture roles, 3+ years of experience operating at an enterprise or platform-wide architecture level, Demonstrated experience defining target-state architectures and technology roadmaps, experience in cloud-based, distributed, and modern software architectures, Experience working in agile and product-oriented delivery environments, Proven ability to influence senior technical leaders and executives, Experience modernizing complex, mission-critical systems, understanding of security, data architecture, and integration patterns, Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity in complex environments, Pragmatic mindset focused on outcomes rather than theoretical perfection
Nice to Have
preference for those in Seattle or the East Coast time zone
What You'll Do.
Define enterprise target-state architectures
Develop architecture roadmaps
Translate business strategy
Ensure architectural decisions prioritize simplicity
Lead selection of new technologies
Establish architecture standards
Lead architecture reviews
Partner with engineering leadership
Promote adoption of standards
Document AI technologies
Ensure AI usage meets governance
Collaborate with Solution Architects
Provide architectural guidance
Support teams in designing solutions
Assess legacy systems
Identify opportunities to reduce risk
Guide incremental modernization
Research emerging technologies
Produce architecture decision records
Ensure technology adoption aligns
Communicate architectural intent
Champion value of enterprise architecture
Facilitate alignment across teams
Communicate technology decisions
Define architecture health metrics
Measure impact of initiatives
Improve architecture practices
Mentor Solution Architects
Help grow architectural thinking
Provide architectural insight
Contribute to budgeting
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate closely with Solution Architects, Principal Engineers, and Engineering Teams; Partner with engineering leadership; Facilitate alignment across teams, departments, and portfolios
Communication Scope
Clearly communicate architectural intent, trade-offs, and decisions to technical and non-technical audiences, including executive leadership; Communicates technology decisions and standards to the organization, driving understanding and appreciation for the value of architecture governance and standards
Full Job Description
Trupanion is a leading provider of medical insurance for cats and dogs in North America. Our mission is to help loving, responsible pet owners budget and care for their pets. At Trupanion, we offer a collaborative, casual, and pet-friendly environment where everyone is encouraged to be themselves. The Enterprise Software Architect is accountable for defining, evolving, and communicating the enterprise’s target-state architecture and technology strategy. This role ensures that software systems, data, platforms, and integration patterns are designed to scale, remain secure, and enable long-term business agility. The Enterprise Architect connects business strategy to technical execution, balancing near-term delivery with long-term architectural health. This role operates at the intersection of strategy, execution, and influence. Success requires deep technical credibility, strong business acumen, and the ability to guide senior technical leaders and executives toward sound, pragmatic technology decisions. This architecture role is a hands-on and strategic leadership position, accountable for defining the enterprise future state, ensuring positive business outcomes enabled by that future state, and holding accountability for ensuring implementation aligns with target-state architecture. In doing so, the Enterprise Software Architect demonstrates a clear preference to buy and integrate commercially available or partner-provided solutions over building bespoke systems, making build decisions intentionally and only where they create differentiated business value. This position is open across the United States with a preference for those in Seattle or the East Coast time zone. Seattle candidates will have a hybrid remote/in-office schedule where you will work from our casual, pet-friendly office at least 3 days a week. Key Outcomes & Impact The Enterprise Software Architect will: * Establish and maintain a cohesive enterprise architecture vision aligned with business object
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