Cambridge Associates (“CA”) is a leading global investment firm. CA's goal is to help endowments & foundations, pension plans, and ultra-high net worth private clients implement and manage custom investment portfolios that generate outperformance so that they can maximize their impact on the world. Cambridge Associates delivers a range of services, including outsourced CIO, non-discretionary portfolio management, and investment consulting.
Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, CA has offices in key markets in North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, and Oceania. Our worldwide teams ensure our clients benefit from decades of global presence, local expertise, and relationships with the top global investment managers across the world. For more information, please visit www.cambridgeassociates.com.
Job Description Summary:
The Enterprise Architect will provide visionary guidance in designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable web and backend architectures for applications supporting the firm's bold growth and relentless scalability goals.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership: Provide visionary guidance in designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable web and backend architectures for applications supporting the firm's growth and scalability objectives.Artificial Intelligence Integration: Lead the exploration and implementation of AI technologies to enhance applications, identifying opportunities for AI-driven business outcomes.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Foster strong partnerships across departments, promoting alignment between IT and business units.Organizational Leadership: Contribute to strategic decision-making and influence the firm's technology direction.Innovation: Partner with stakeholders to understand objectives, conduct assessments, build prototypes, and develop solutions leveraging AI and emerging tech.Technology Roadmap: Influence the firm's technology strategy, staying abreast of emerging technologies like AI to drive innovation.Project Oversight: Lead strategic tech initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, reduce risk, and automate manual tasks. Oversee development of scalable platforms and reusable solutions.Lifecycle Management: Oversee the software development lifecycle, establish coding standards, conduct code reviews, and lead testing processes.Team Leadership: Mentor and lead development teams, fostering skill growth and collaboration.Architectural Governance: Collaborate with IT Architects and ARB to ensure architectural consistency and best practices.Stakeholder Communication: Translate technical concepts into business terms for stakeholders.Minimum Qualifications:
- At least 12 years in systems development, with 6+ years in system design and architecture.
- Proven experience in AI and machine learning solutions.
- Experience in strategic planning and leading large-scale initiatives.
- Strong understanding of cloud/data architecture, distributed systems, and AI tech.
- Minimum 5 years hands-on AWS, SaaS, RESTful APIs, SQL, and cloud solutions experience.
- Proficiency in Java, C#, .NET, and database programming.
- Leadership experience managing software teams and working with offshore/vendor partners.
- Experience with Agile methodologies.
- Effective cross-departmental collaboration skills.
- Proven organizational leadership and strategic influence.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Bachelor's in Computer Science or related; advanced degree preferred.
Desired Qualifications:
- Strategic thinker with a long-term tech vision.
- Innovative mindset, especially in AI/ML.
- Strong AI trend knowledge and advocacy.
- Ability to influence and lead organizational change.
- Results-driven with a focus on project success.
- Committed to mentorship and continuous learning.
- Industry experience in finance or asset management preferred.
The salary range for this role is:
Minimum: $194,200
Maximum: $264,100
In addition, the role includes an annual bonus and benefits. Salary placement depends on skills, experience, and internal factors.
The firm supports equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
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