Enterprise Architect

Company Description

Krasan Consulting Services is a Chicago boutique management consulting and technology solutions integrator. As a certified BEP WBE with the State of Illinois and a certified WBE, MBE, and DBE recognized by the City of Chicago, Krasan provides complex technology solutions and services for clients in the Public and Commercial sectors. With decades of experience, Krasan specializes in end-to-end technology solutions, integration, and implementation services and is proud to enable the success of our customers.

Role Title: Enterprise Architect

Location: Springfield, IL – Remote

Type of contract: W2

Job Description:

Client is seeking a visionary Enterprise Architect with deep expertise in website content delivery in Microsoft ecosystems to lead enterprise-wide digital architecture initiatives. This role is pivotal in aligning technology strategy with business objectives, focusing on scalable, secure, and high-performing ecosystems that power digital content experiences across platforms.

The ideal candidate will architect and oversee the delivery of modern content delivery solutions driving enterprise integration, data governance, and innovation across the digital content lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Architecture Leadership

· Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture strategy with an emphasis on content and digital experience platforms.

· Define architecture principles, roadmaps, and governance models in alignment with business goals and digital transformation initiatives.

· Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, providing thought leadership on technology strategy and enterprise-scale implementations.

Platform Design & Integration

· Lead the evaluation, selection, and architectural design of enterprise-grade solutions (e.g., IIS, Adobe Experience Manager, Sitecore).

· Architect robust, scalable, and extensible content delivery integrations with enterprise systems (CRM, ERP, analytics, marketing automation).

· Enable omnichannel content delivery through headless CMS, REST/GraphQL APIs, microservices, and cloud-native platforms.

Governance & Standards

· Establish and enforce architectural standards, design patterns, and security protocols across digital platforms.

· Ensure solutions adhere to regulatory, security, and compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, FedRAMP).

· Lead architectural reviews and provide oversight across program and project lifecycles.

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

· Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, business stakeholders, developers, and UX teams to translate business needs into architectural blueprints.

· Facilitate architecture governance boards and maintain comprehensive documentation of decisions, frameworks, and reusable assets.

Innovation & Emerging Technologies

· Stay current with emerging technologies, frameworks, and industry best practices.

· Drive innovation through proof-of-concept development, technology assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.

· Champion the adoption of modern digital experience platforms and tools to future-proof the organization’s digital ecosystem.

Required Qualifications:

· 10+ years of progressive experience in enterprise architecture, with a minimum of 5 years specializing in content delivery ecosystems.

· Deep expertise in .NET Core/Framework, Entity Framework, ASP.NET MVC, Web API, and SOLID design principles.

· Deep understanding of cloud-native architecture and platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).

· Familiarity with front-end frameworks (ReactJS, AngularJS), and microservices architecture (NodeJS, Spring Boot).

· Strong understanding of DevOps pipelines, CI/CD, automated testing, and cloud-native development.

· Familiarity with Microsoft standard code base and frame works like VB, .NET, C#, .

· Strong proficiency in API design, microservices, content delivery networks (CDN), and digital asset management (DAM) systems.

· Practical knowledge of enterprise architecture methodologies such as TOGAF, Zachman, or equivalent.

· Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience presenting complex architectures to both technical and executive audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Microsoft Power BI experience.

· Domain experience in government, healthcare, higher education, or regulated industries.

· Familiarity with accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.1), SEO best practices, and personalization engines.