| Location | Charlotte, NC |
About PersistentWe are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what's next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.Our disruptor's mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We have delivered 23 sequential quarters of growth with $422.5M in Q3 FY26 revenue, up 4.0% Q-o-Q and 17.3% Y-o-Y growth. Our 26,500+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We won the 2025 ISG Star of Excellence Award for AI and Data Excellence and were named a Leader in the Everest Group Talent Readiness for Next-generation Data, Analytics and AI Services PE… Assessment 2025. Location: Charlotte, United StatesYears of Experience: 10+ yearsAbout PositionAs an Architect Engineer Plus, you will be the senior authority responsible for establishing and maintaining the standards and governance for Architecture-as-Code (AaC) across the enterprise. Your role is pivotal in defining what constitutes compliant architecture, driving the firm-wide rollout of AaC as the foundation of the organization's Path-to-Build (PTB) process, and evolving AaC from a modeling tool into a comprehensive enterprise architecture intelligence platform.What You'll DoDefine and evolve C4 modeling standards and non-negotiable standards-as-code for enterprise-wide AaC adoption.Lead the firm-wide rollout of AaC as the foundation of the organization's PTB process.Design policy-as-code validation frameworks that automatically flag non-compliant architecture and design submissions.Own architecture governance integration by partnering with enterprise architecture governance boards to embed AaC outputs into architecture review and approval workflows, including transitioning to exception-based review.Lead downstream integration architecture spanning Threat Modelling, CMDB/IDP, and core technology systems of record (e.g., Ticketing Tool ServiceNow).Design the architecture intelligence roadmap for AaC's evolution into an enterprise architecture intelligence platform, focusing on continuous drift detection, change-impact analysis, RTO risk detection, and portfolio modernization intelligence.Define continuous compliance and exception-management processes as AaC scales across the enterprise.Guide integration architecture for DeepWiki and C4 Designer, the platform's primary auto-generation and Solution Architecture modeling tools.Mentor AaC Software Engineers on architecture modeling practices and review submitted artifacts for governance compliance.Mandatory Skills10+ years of combined Enterprise Architecture and software engineering experience.Deep expertise in C4 architecture modeling (or an equivalent notation) applied at enterprise scale.Proven experience designing policy-as-code or automated standards-validation frameworks.Experience leading architecture governance processes and review boards.Experience architecting integrations across CMDB, IDP, Ticketing Tool ServiceNow, and Threat Modelling systems.Preferred SkillsExperience with DeepWiki, C4 Designer, or equivalent architecture-intelligence tooling.Background in change-impact analysis, drift detection, or resiliency/RTO risk modeling.Experience with portfolio modernization or technology-landscape optimization initiatives.Prior experience leading or mentoring an architecture engineering team.Expertise You'll BringBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.10-14 years of experience, including at least 5 years in an enterprise architecture leadership capacity.Experience operating in or leading an enterprise architecture function is strongly preferred.What Success Looks LikeAaC is adopted firm-wide as the foundation of the PTB process.Governance boards actively consume AaC outputs as part of their standard review workflow, with exception-based review in place.A measurable reduction in architecture review cycle time due to automated policy-as-code validation.Drift detection, change-impact analysis, and RTO risk detection capabilities are live and adopted by architecture teams. Benefits:Competitive salary and benefits packageCulture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certificationsOpportunity to work with cutting-edge technologiesEmployee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awardsAnnual health check-upsInsurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment Let's unleash your full potential at Persistent - persistent.com/careers"Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind."