Director of Engineering, Solution Architecture

About this role

OneMagnify is an AI native, platform-enabled B2B digital agency operating at the intersection of data, technology, and creativity. We help complex organizations drive measurable business outcomes by building smarter customer experiences and delivering highly integrated solutions across digital, media, and technology. By combining deep industry expertise with advanced analytics and artificial intelligence, we enable our clients to make better decisions, move faster, and compete more effectively in dynamic markets.
The Director of Engineering for Solution Architecture is responsible for leading the architectural vision and technical strategy for client-facing solutions. This role owns strategic client relationships at the technical executive level, ensuring that architectural designs align with client objectives while maintaining technical excellence and organizational standards. The director leads through the Solution Architecture Manager and provides guidance to Solutions Architects and the Data Platform Architect, establishing architectural frameworks and standards that enable scalable, secure, and innovative solutions. This role balances delivery oversight (approximately 60%) with strategic architecture development (approximately 40%), with the flexibility to adjust based on organizational needs.
What you'll do:
Strategic Client Relationships

Serve as strategic-level technical point of contact for strategic client accounts

Lead technical consulting and advisory services for key clients, translating business objectives into technical strategies

Participate in account planning, growth strategy development, and identification of new opportunities within client relationships

Handle technical escalations and provide architectural guidance on complex client challenges

Represent the organization in client executive meetings and technical steering committees

Architectural Leadership & Governance

Define and evolve architectural standards, principles, and best practices across the organization

Develop and maintain the technology roadmap and architecture radar to identify emerging opportunities and trends

Establish standardized solution frameworks that ensure scalability, security, and maintainability

Lead architecture governance through design reviews, Architecture Change Management processes, and compliance oversight

Ensure architectural decisions align with business requirements, security policies, and technical standards

Solution Design & Technical Excellence

Oversee the design of complex, scalable architectures for client solutions across application and data platform domains

Guide Solutions Architects and Data Platform Architect in developing high-quality technical designs

Review and approve architectural blueprints for major initiatives and client engagements

Drive innovation through research and evaluation of emerging technologies, platforms, and architectural patterns

Ensure integration between application architecture and data platform architecture for cohesive solutions

Leadership Through Management

Lead, mentor, and develop the Solution Architecture Manager and architecture team members

Conduct performance reviews, career development planning, and coaching for direct reports

Foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement within the architecture practice

Provide guidance on complex architectural challenges and support professional growth of architects

Maintain flexibility to manage individual contributors directly when needed for specific initiatives or organizational requirements

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Delivery Leadership and Data Engineering directors to ensure seamless execution of architectural designs

Collaborate with Product, DevOps, and Security teams to align technical solutions with business goals

Work with business leaders and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical architectures

Serve as key liaison between technical and non-technical stakeholders for architecture discussions

Provide regular updates to senior leadership on architectural initiatives, standards adoption, and technology trends

Quality & Performance Optimization

Identify and implement architectural optimizations to enhance system performance, scalability, and efficiency

Ensure solution architectures support quality, security, and compliance requirements

Drive continuous improvement of architectural practices and design patterns

Review system architectures regularly to align with evolving business and technical needs

Documentation & Knowledge Management

Ensure comprehensive documentation of architectural artifacts, standards, and design decisions

Maintain organized repositories of reference architectures, ADRs, and technical specifications

Establish documentation standards and promote knowledge sharing across the organization

Maintain agency to adjust strategic versus delivery focus based on organizational priorities and client needs

What you'll need:

12+ years of experience in technology with at least 5+ years in architecture leadership or senior architecture roles

Deep expertise in solution architecture, cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure), and modern architectural patterns (microservices, event-driven, API design)

Proven track record of designing and delivering complex, scalable solutions in client-facing environments

Strong understanding of both application architecture and data platform architecture domains

Exceptional communication and presentation skills with ability to engage executives and technical audiences

Demonstrated success in building strategic client relationships and serving as trusted technical advisor

Experience establishing architectural governance, standards, and frameworks across organizations

Leadership capabilities with proven ability to mentor and develop high-performing architecture teams

Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and ability to align…