Principal Architect, Apps

Drive creation and reuse of enterprise grade reference architectures, accelerators, patterns, and paved road platforms. Operate as a trusted advisor to CEO / CIO / CTO stakeholders, guiding executive level conversations on digital transformation, AI adoption, cloud strategy, platform modernization, and operating model changes. Build long term executive relationships that position GCID as a strategic transformation partner, not just a delivery vendor. Ensure enterprise grade security, governance, reliability, and compliance across all engagements. Drive adoption of secure by design, Responsible AI, and privacy first engineering practices aligned with customer regulatory and risk postures. Partner with customer security, risk, and compliance leadership to design architectures ready for regulated and highly scrutinized environments. Design and influence platform centric, PaaSfirst enterprise architectures Act as a visible thought leader with customers and internal leadership—shaping future state architectures, modernization strategies, and AI adoption roadmaps. Influence innovation across GCID by sharing best practices, defining reusable assets, and mentoring senior architects. Provide seniormost technical leadership across multiple architect teams, fostering a strong culture of accountability, rigor, and innovation. Influence talent strategy, capability development, and succession planning across Apps & AI engineering communities.

22+ years of experience in software engineering and enterprise architecture, with significant experience operating at CxO level technical leadership roles. Proven track record leading largescale transformation programs across cloud, data, AI, and modern application platforms. Strong executive communication, stakeholder influence, and decision making capability. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience; advanced certifications and industry recognition preferred. (All areas below assume enterprise scale ownership and executive level influence) Full Stack Application Engineering End-to-end architecture leadership for modern, largescale application ecosystems Deep expertise in distributed systems, scalability, performance, and secure application design Own technical strategy for large, complex, highvalue deals Translate executive business priorities into competitive, differentiated architectures Influence both customer and internal leadership on technical investment and risk decisions Lead earlystage innovation, pilots, and lighthouse programs with executive sponsorship Guide customers from whiteboard concepts to scaled production platforms Operate confidently in ambiguous, highpressure executive environments, balancing speed with governance