Senior Technical Architect - Information Technology

Theorem is seeking a strategic and hands-on Senior Technical Architect to own the solution architecture, design, development, and evolution of scalable enterprise platforms. This role serves as both a technical leader and business partner, responsible for shaping architecture strategy, driving engineering excellence, mentoring teams, and enabling scalable product growth., Theorem is seeking a strategic and hands-on Senior Technical Architect to own the solution architecture, design, development, and evolution of scalable enterprise platforms. This role serves as both a technical leader and business partner, responsible for shaping architecture strategy, driving engineering excellence, mentoring teams, and enabling scalable product growth.

The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong business acumen and leadership capability. They are naturally curious, possess high learning agility, and excel at translating business outcomes from executive and non-technical stakeholders into technical concepts and solutions. This individual will operate comfortably across strategy and execution-guiding architecture decisions, modernizing engineering practices, and remaining close enough to technology to influence design, delivery, and innovation.

Success in this role requires expertise in cloud-native architecture, distributed systems, modern .NET development, AI-augmented engineering practices, and enterprise-scale software design, alongside the ability to mentor teams and influence technical direction across the organization.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Technical Architecture & Engineering Leadership

• Lead the architecture, design, and development of enterprise-grade applications and distributed systems using modern Microsoft technologies including ASP.NET Core, C#, and .NET 6/7/8.
• Define and govern architectural standards, engineering frameworks, coding practices, and technical design principles across multiple engineering teams.
• Design scalable, resilient, secure, and high-performing cloud-native solutions aligned to business strategy and long-term platform evolution.
• Establish and maintain architecture roadmaps that support scalability, maintainability, extensibility, and operational efficiency.
• Apply modern architectural patterns and methodologies including CQRS, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), Event-Driven Architecture, Microservices, API Gateway patterns, and SaaS platform design.
• Lead technical design reviews, architecture reviews, and code reviews to ensure engineering quality and alignment to standards.
• Drive system observability, reliability, performance optimization, and technical debt reduction initiatives across platforms and services.
• Partner closely with executive leadership to align technology decisions with business priorities, operational goals, and product strategy.

AI-Augmented Engineering & Innovation

• Champion the adoption of AI-assisted engineering practices using tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT, and related technologies.
• Introduce scalable AI-enabled workflows to improve development efficiency, documentation, testing, code quality, and engineering productivity.
• Establish governance, standards, and responsible usage practices for AI-assisted software development.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, frameworks, and engineering trends to continuously modernize the organization's technical capabilities.
• Mentor engineering teams on effective use of AI tools, prompt engineering, and modern development acceleration

Collaboration, Delivery & Organizational Leadership

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Management, UX, DevOps, QA, and business stakeholders to define technical solutions aligned to product and business objectives.
• Translate highly technical concepts into clear, business-friendly communication suitable for executive and non-technical audiences.
• Provide strategic technical guidance during planning, prioritization, roadmap development, and enterprise decision-making.
• Identify technical risks, scalability concerns, security vulnerabilities, and architectural dependencies early in the delivery lifecycle.
• Support Agile delivery methodologies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, technical estimation, release planning, and continuous improvement practices.
• Serve as a mentor, coach, and technical advisor to engineers and emerging technical leaders across the organization.
• Foster a culture of accountability, curiosity, collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning across distributed global teams., * Invests in the growth and development of engineering talent through coaching, mentoring, and knowledge sharing.
• Encourages innovation, accountability, and high-performance engineering culture.
• Leads by example with a hands-on, collaborative, and servant-leadership approach.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10-15 years of progressive experience in software engineering, solution architecture, and enterprise application development.
• Proven experience leading architecture and technical delivery for large-scale enterprise, SaaS, or product engineering environments.
• Strong experience designing and deploying cloud-native solutions within Microsoft Azure environments.
• Experience working with distributed global engineering teams and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Active practical experience using AI-assisted engineering tools and workflows within software development environments is required., * ASP.NET Core, C# 10+, .NET 6/7/8
• Entity Framework Core
• REST APIs and Minimal APIs
• Asynchronous and distributed programming models

Architecture & Design

• SOLID Principles
• Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
• CQRS
• Event Sourcing
• Microservices Architecture
• SaaS Platform Architecture
• API Gateway and Service Mesh patterns
• Enterprise integration patterns and distributed systems design

Cloud & DevOps

• Microsoft Azure
• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
• Azure Functions
• Docker and Kubernetes
• Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Bicep)
• OpenTelemetry and Application Insights
• OAuth2 / OpenID Connect

Data & Messaging

• SQL Server
• PostgreSQL
• Cosmos DB
• Azure Service Bus
• Event-Driven Architecture

AI-Augmented Engineering

• GitHub Copilot
• Claude
• ChatGPT / GPT-4
• Prompt Engineering
• AI-Assisted Development Workflows
• Large Codebase Analysis and AI-enabled modernization practices

Soft Skills

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to align technical solutions to organizational strategy.
• High learning agility, adaptability, and intellectual curiosity.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to mentor, coach, and elevate engineering teams.
• Collaborative and proactive leadership style with strong accountability.
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, evolving, and highly technical environments.

Leadership Competencies:

Strategic & Executive Leadership

• Demonstrates the ability to connect technical decisions to broader business strategy and organizational outcomes.
• Operates effectively as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and senior stakeholders.
• Balances long-term architectural vision with practical execution and delivery realities.

Learning Agility & Curiosity

• Maintains a strong passion for emerging technologies, modern engineering practices, and continuous improvement.
• Quickly adapts to evolving technologies, business needs, and organizational priorities.
• Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and proactively seeks opportunities to improve systems, processes, and engineering maturity.

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

• Analyzes complex technical and business challenges with structured, solution-oriented thinking.
• Makes sound architectural decisions in ambiguous or fast-moving environments.
• Anticipates risks, dependencies, and scalability challenges before they impact delivery.

Communication & Influence

• Communicates complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Builds alignment and credibility across engineering, product, operations, and executive teams.
• Influences decisions through collaboration, expertise, and thoughtful leadership rather than authority alone.

3.93.9 out of 5 stars Chatham, NJ Hybrid work From $175,000 a year - Full-time, Pulled from the full job description

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance, * Competitive salary, starting at $175K.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Flexible hybrid schedule that promotes work-life balance.
• Learning and development opportunities to push your capabilities and increase your knowledge.
• An open-minded leadership team that believes that every voice matters.
• Working with a fun team of diverse people who celebrate birthdays, host team-building events, give back to our communities, and promote engagement and well-being in the workplace. Theorem is Great Place To Work Certified and has been ranked 1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd as a Best Workplace from NJBiz and Best Companies Group.

For 25 years, Theorem has been delivering digital marketing services and solutions to leading brands around the globe. Through cutting-edge innovation, we are leading the way in automating ad operations and video commerce solutions. We hold a strong commitment to our clients through our award-winning company culture and values. Theorem is not just a place to work; it's a community where culture, values, and wellbeing converge to create an environment where the very best talent can develop personally and professionally. Theorem has been ranked #1 Best Place To Work in New Jersey (2024), #3 Best Workplaces in America (2025), and achieved Great Place To Work certification in 2026.