• Architect and design enterprise software solutions that are aligned with AutoNation’s strategic architecture • Posses in-depth knowledge of the technical area supervised and serve as the technical resource to the team • Lead delivery teams to implement enterprise software solutions including managing work assignments • Work with the PMO for project planning, estimation, execution and budget management • Resource development of team members • Work closely with the Scrum Master to maintain the project backlog and drive process improvement • Respond to incidents, participate in any alerts, escalations and/or recovery procedures necessary to ensure system functionality is restored in a timely manner • Lead the rollout of new applications, problem fixes, and enhancements of software • Lead teams in the configuration management and deployment of code and configuration items across environments and into production • Ensure teams adhere to programming and enterprise architectural standards • Coach and mentor leads and developers in technical best practices and career objectives including goal setting and performance reviews • Partner with Business Analysis and Quality Assurance team members to ensure project success • Complete work assignments and perform appropriate follow up to ensure that tasks are completed on time

• Deliver successful discovery, analysis and design workshops for small to medium teams of both technical and non-technical backgrounds that shape and influence the customer’s use cases and architecture design decisions. • Scope delivery projects and guiding customers through successful pilot and production deployments. • Design, create and delivery of content that enables the broader Red Hat organization to sell (pre-sales), service (consulting) and support (GSS) our cloud solutions at scale. • Implement automated, containerized cloud application platform solutions with a focus on infrastructure concerns including networking, storage, virtualization, security, logging, monitoring, and high availability and system resilience • Contribute to the development of repeatable methodologies and tools designed to scale Red Hat’s services capabilities, promote repeatable customer engagements, and lower delivery risk. • Learn new technologies quickly, including container orchestration, container registries, container build strategies, cloud storage, and software-defined networks • Travel frequently (30-40 weeks per year) to work alongside leading financial services, retail, telecommunications, and institutional customers.

Role Description The Application Architect designs and guides scalable, secure application solutions aligned with business and technology goals. This role provides technical leadership across development teams and leads the modernization of existing systems, including a critical upgrade from Node.js 20 to Node.js 22 or 24. - Define and maintain application architecture standards and best practices. - Provide architectural oversight for application design, development, and modernization. - Lead the upgrade of applications from Node.js 20 to 22 or 24, addressing compatibility, dependencies, and performance considerations. - Partner with engineering, DevOps, and security teams to ensure smooth deployment and production readiness. - Conduct design reviews and ensure solutions meet scalability, security, and compliance requirements. - Mentor engineers on modern Node.js and application architecture patterns. Qualifications - 7+ years of software development experience, with 3+ years in an architecture role. - Strong experience with Node.js in enterprise environments. - Proven experience upgrading Node.js runtimes and managing dependency changes. - Experience with microservices, APIs, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). - Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills. Requirements - Experience with CI/CD pipelines, containers, and cloud‑native architectures. - Familiarity with Node.js LTS lifecycle and modernization strategies. Benefits - Competitive compensation. - Comprehensive and well-rounded benefits package for full-time employees. - Health coverage and wellness programs. - 401K company match. - Self-managed PTO. - Unique incentives that celebrate accomplishments. - Remote and hybrid work options. - Time off when you need it. - Benefits that flex. - Professional development opportunities.

Role Description We’re seeking a bold, independent thinker who thrives at the intersection of business strategy and technology transformation. This is not a role for order-takers; it is for leaders who challenge conventional thinking, bring creative solutions to complex problems, and drive outcomes without waiting to be told what to do. You will serve as a trusted advisor to our most important customers, helping executive and technical leaders cut through ambiguity and chart a clear path forward. AI advisory and strategy have become a defining capability in this role - you will guide clients through enterprise AI readiness, use case prioritization, governance frameworks, and the architectural decisions required to move from pilot to production at scale. You own the advisory relationship, shape the strategy, generate new opportunities, and solution the right approach for each client. You bring a bias for action, a high tolerance for ambiguity, and the credibility to stand in a room with a C-suite and say something they haven't heard before, then back it up. Ability to travel up to 25% Responsibilities - Strategic Delivery & Advisory - You will engage directly with clients to cut through complexity and provide the expert strategic guidance and architectural direction needed to move transformation initiatives forward. - You think in systems, not just solutions. You know when to push and when to listen. - You bring the kind of architectural & strategic credibility that earns the right to shape how a client thinks about their future. - Architectural Thought Leadership - You bring deep fluency in modern enterprise architecture frameworks and know how to apply them pragmatically, not just theoretically. - You assess current-state architecture honestly, define the target state with clarity, and chart a pragmatic path between the two. - You design target-state architectures built for where the business is going, spanning application, data, integration, and AI layers. - You understand the relationship between business capability and technology architecture. - You are current on modern architecture patterns including cloud-native design, API-led integration, event-driven architecture, and AI-ready infrastructure. - Customer Engagement - Strategic Consultation & Assessment - You engage with clients to understand not just their stated goals but the underlying business challenges. - You facilitate strategy and planning workshops that drive real alignment. - You provide strategic guidance on how technology and enterprise architecture can become genuine enablers of business outcomes. - You assess clients' current IT landscape with depth and rigor. - Strategy Development - You translate assessment findings into strategic roadmaps that are actionable and prioritized. - You define clear goals, milestones, and success criteria for every initiative. - You work alongside client leadership to define strategic IT priorities. - Technology Evaluation - You evaluate emerging tech trends with a critical eye. - You provide clear, opinionated guidance on technology adoption and implementation strategy. - You help clients evaluate platform and tooling options and make sound decisions. - Business-IT Alignment - You facilitate workshops that build genuine shared understanding of strategic objectives. - You drive collaboration and communication across departments. - Cross-functional Collaboration - You actively collaborate across practices and teams to shape modernization strategies. - Opportunity Development & Solutioning - You recognize opportunity signals when they surface in client engagements. - You are comfortable shaping the approach, defining the scope, and articulating the value. - You build trust first, using that trust to open doors and advance conversations. - Capability Development - You will lead the development of offerings that meet clients where the market is actually going. - You will leverage your in-depth expertise in Enterprise IT space. - You set the standard for how this practice thinks about transformation strategy and enterprise architecture. - You ensure AI strategy and best practices are woven into every capability we offer. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field. Advanced degrees (Master’s, Ph.D.) are preferred. - 10+ years relevant professional experience in strategic IT planning & designing. - 5+ years' experience customer facing IT consulting and IT services organizations leading complex transformations. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Dallas, TX. Pay and Benefits - The pay range for this position is $190,600.00 - $286,000.00/yr. - Additional earnings may be available through incentive programs like annual bonuses, profit sharing, etc. - Our full-time, internal employment benefits include: - Medical, Dental, and Vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life and AD&D for employee and dependents) - Short and Long-Term Disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation Benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 13, 2026.