Enterprise Architect

WHO WE ARE:

We are RAPP – world leaders in activating growth with precision and empathy at scale.

As a global, next-generation precision marketing agency we leverage data, creativity, technology, and empathy to foster client growth. We champion individuality in the marketing solutions we create, and in our workplace. We fight for solutions that adapt to the individual’s needs, beliefs, behaviors, and aspirations.

We foster an inclusive workplace that emphasizes personal well-being.

HOW WE DO IT:

At RAPP, our fearless superconnectors help to create value from personal brand experiences by focusing on three key areas: connected data, connected content and connected decisioning.
Our data analysts identify who that person is, our strategists understand what they want, and our award-winning technologists and creatives know how to deliver it – ensuring we’re able to activate authentic customer connections for our clients.
Part of Omnicom’s Precision Marketing Group, RAPP is comprised of 2,000+ creatives, technologists, strategists, and data and marketing scientists across 15+ global markets.

YOUR ROLE: 

As the Enterprise Architect you will lead and oversee the architecture practice for your client portfolio, managing a multi-disciplinary team responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining multi-functional technology solutions. This role will drive architectural vision, establish technical standards, and ensure alignment between business strategy and technology initiatives while maintaining operational excellence across all platforms.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Lead and mentor a diverse architecture team, including management of offshore resources
• Develop and maintain enterprise architecture frameworks, standards, and governance processes
• Design and oversee implementation of high-availability cloud-based solutions
• Create and maintain enterprise-wide architecture documentation, including data models, system diagrams, and integration patterns
• Guide technical decision-making for new features and platform enhancements
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to align technology solutions with organizational objectives
• Manage existing platform operations while driving innovation and modernization initiatives
• Establish and monitor architecture KPIs and success metrics
• Provide technical leadership in evaluating new technologies and platforms

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• 15+ years of technology experience with 8+ years in enterprise architecture roles
• Proven experience leading architecture teams and managing offshore resources
• Deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native architectures
• Strong background in high-availability system design and implementation
• Experience with enterprise integration patterns and microservices architecture
• Demonstrated ability in creating and maintaining architecture artifacts and documentation
• Strong understanding of data architecture, information design, and security principles
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience with agile methodologies and DevOps practices
• Track record of successful enterprise-scale digital transformation initiatives 

EDUCATION AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; Master's preferred
• 5+ years of experience in technology management or execution role
• Experience in at least one major Cloud Platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Relevant experience with Integration Technologies (e.g. APIs, ESBs, Message Queues)
• Knowledge of at least one modeling/diagraming tool: Visio or equivalent
• Salesforce or Adobe Campaign experience preferred

Our Hybrid Work Model:

RAPP's current hybrid model is designed to enable in-person connections and collaboration that is core to our culture, while also supporting flexibility for all employees. As such, we have the option to work from home two days per week, if we'd like.

RAPP provides a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits plan. Benefits for this role include health/vision/dental insurance, 401(k), stock options, Healthcare & Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts, vacation, sick, and personal days and positive activism days, paid parental leave and disability benefits. For more information regarding Omnicom benefits, please visit www.omnicombenefits.com. A reasonable estimate of the salary for this role, at the time of posting, is $128,000 - $153,000. This range is specific to Dallas and multiple factors are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to: skill set, experience and training, certifications; etc. This is an exempt position. If your requirements fall outside of this range, you are still welcome to apply.

“As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.”

NOTE:  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.