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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Enterprise Architect - **Company:** CDM Smith Inc. - **Location:** Bloomington, MN, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $150,155.0 - $262,787.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Applications Architecture, Application Integration Architecture, Application Portfolio Management, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Online Services, Cloud Engineering, Code Review, Enterprise Architecture Framework, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PAAS), Systems Integration, Enterprise Software Applications, Microsoft Power Automate, Togaf, Api Management, Servicenow - **Published:** June 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/A57A6CE5FBB045B88A1AFFA5395F928A/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree optional * 8 years of related experience. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree., * Demonstrated experience in enterprise architecture, application architecture, or related roles * Strong understanding and implementing of TOGAF or similar enterprise architecture frameworks * Deep expertise in Microsoft ecosystem including Azure (IaaS/PaaS, Integration Services); Microsoft 365, Power Platform and Copilot * Experience with Microsoft cloud platforms * Experience with ServiceNow APM / Enterprise Architecture module * Ability to translate business strategy into capability models and architecture roadmaps * Strong stakeholder engagement and executive communication skills * Expertise in integration architecture and cloud-native design patterns * Experience with application portfolio management and rationalization ## Description CDM Smith is seeking a Lead Enterprise Architect to join our Corporate Business Technology team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and governing the firm's enterprise application architecture, ensuring alignment with our strategic IT direction through a Microsoft-centric, cloud-first approach. You will lead the development of architectural roadmaps, standards, and governance models grounded in TOGAF principles, driving clear alignment between business capabilities and technology investments. This individual will partner closely with business and technology stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and integrated solutions across the enterprise application portfolio. Leveraging platforms such as Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and Copilot, you will define enterprise application strategy, establish architecture principles and governance frameworks, and align business capabilities, application portfolios, and IT roadmaps. Additionally, you will utilize ServiceNow APM and Enterprise Architecture modules to manage application portfolios, lead rationalization efforts, and perform capability mapping. You will also evaluate emerging Microsoft and partner technologies to drive innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the organization. Architecture & Design * Develops enterprise architecture blueprints across business, application, data, and technology layers. * Designs integration patterns across enterprise systems leveraging Azure services (APIM, Logic Apps, etc.). * Defines reference architectures, reusable patterns, and solution guardrails. * Ensures alignment of solutions to enterprise standards, security, and scalability requirements. Documentation & Governance * Documents architecture standards, roadmaps, and solution patterns. * Maintains architecture artifacts within ServiceNow EA/APM or equivalent tooling. * Establishes governance processes for architecture review boards (ARB) and solution approvals. * Provides oversight to ensure adherence to architectural standards (no direct code review responsibility). Quality & Alignment * Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture standards and target-state roadmaps. * Acts as a trusted advisor to delivery teams and stakeholders. * Identifies risks, dependencies, and integration challenges across platforms. * Drives continuous improvement of architecture maturity and practices. * Performs other duties as required., The pay range for this position is listed above. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for this position based on the geographic location assigned to the position. 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