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# Enterprise Architect

- **Company:** Ampcus Inc
- **Location:** Wilmington, DE, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Architectural Patterns, Distributed Systems, Apache Kafka, Restful APIs
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/86785244/1

## About the Role

* Proven experience working as a Product Architect, Solution Architect, or Enterprise Architect on complex, distributed systems.
 * Demonstrated ability to work across teams and products to deliver true end-to-end solutions.
 * Strong experience designing:
 + RESTful and/or event-driven APIs
 + Kafka-based event architectures
 * Deep understanding of architectural patterns, integration strategies, and trade-offs.
 * Excellent communication skills, including the ability to:
 + Explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear terms
 + Influence stakeholders without direct authority
 * Comfort operating in ambiguity and helping teams navigate options and decisions.

## Description

* Partner closely with product managers and business stakeholders to refine and clarify requirements.
 * Define, document, and execute architectural patterns using C1 and C2 architecture documentation.
 * Design end-to-end solutions that span multiple products, platforms, and teams.
 * Define and govern APIs and event-driven integrations, including Kafka events.
 * Evaluate architectural options and make informed decisions (e.g., API vs. event-based messaging), clearly articulating trade-offs and recommendations.
 * Provide hands-on architectural guidance to engineering teams, including:
 + Explaining design intent and expectations
 + Reviewing designs and implementations
 + Supporting engineers through delivery
 * Ensure solutions are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with enterprise standards.
 * Challenge assumptions constructively and advocate for the best architectural outcomes.