Enterprise Architect | NAMER

Position Overview

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Degreed is the upskilling platform that fuels growth and innovation through lifelong learning. We bring together everything you need to learn and advance: LMSs, courses, videos, articles, projects, and real-world skill insights, matching you with opportunities that align with your skills, role, and goals. For businesses, Degreed helps build a culture of learning that attracts, develops, and retains top talent, driving both individual and company success. We believe learning is the key to unlocking opportunities. Our mission is to discover, empower, and celebrate the next generation of global expertise. Join us in shaping the future of learning and workforce development!

We are expanding our team and seeking an Enterprise Architect (NAMER) to join our newly created Enterprise Solutions organization. This role is pivotal in establishing a solution and value-oriented method of working with our most strategic customers by helping build long term roadmaps and creating compelling joint vision.

You will be the technical strategist who ensures our platform for skills-first learning plugs seamlessly into the complex HR‑IT landscapes of global enterprise customers. You’ll work closely with our customers to understand the different components of their tech ecosystem and define the end‑to‑end architecture—from data models and AI services to security, governance, and deployment patterns—working side‑by‑side with Product, Engineering, Customer Success, Sales Engineering, and client solution teams to make skills‑driven talent experiences part of the enterprise digital fabric.

You’ll also collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and scope technical engagements, ensure delivery quality, and leverage Degreed technology to implement novel solutions to their challenges. You’ll bring deep technical expertise, a solution-oriented mindset, and strong communication skills to solve complex challenges in fast-paced, high-growth environments. If you’re passionate about bridging technology and business outcomes — and thrive on helping clients succeed — this role is for you.

Requirements

• 5+ years in enterprise or solution‑architecture roles in SaaS or HR‑tech.
• 2+ years leading large Enterprise software deployments.
• Strong experience with API-based integrations, data mapping, and middleware solutions.
• Proven architecture leadership for major global talent, skills, or learning‑platform transformations.
• 3+ years of hands-on technical expertise with REST APIs, event buses (Kafka/SNS/SQS), OAuth 2.0/OIDC/SAML, webhooks, and bulk or streaming ETL tools (MuleSoft, Boomi, SnapLogic, Azure Data Factory) and integrations with data warehouses or BI tools.
• Proficiency in building automation and middleware solutions; familiarity with languages like JavaScript or Python is a strong plus.
• Security architecture covering encryption, IAM, SSO, RBAC, data‑privacy, and auditing.
• Stellar communication skills—capable of translating between executive, functional, and technical stakeholders; comfortable presenting to CXO and architecture review boards.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable managing third-party vendors and cross-functional teams in complex technical initiatives.
• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Certifications: TOGAF, AWS/GCP/Azure Architect, CISSP, Workday Integration Pro, SAP SuccessFactors Integration, ServiceNow CTA, Cornerstone Edge, GCP ML Engineer.
• Experience embedding generative‑AI/LLM services (skills inference, career‑path recommendations) in regulated HR environments.

Responsibilities

Architecture Strategy & Governance

• Define and evolve the reference architecture, integration patterns, and canonical data models spanning learning records, skill graphs, career frameworks, performance and succession data.
• Maintain architectu