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Lead Enterprise Applications Architect
Company | Proofpoint |
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Location | Sunnyvale, CA, USA |
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Salary | $148425 – $285230 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
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Experience Level | Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
- 12+ years of experience with end-to-end business processes, spanning Demand to Lead, Lead to Opportunity, Opportunity to Quote, Quote to Order, Order to Cash.
- 12+ years of experience in enterprise application architecture, system integration, and cloud-based solutions.
- Deep expertise in Salesforce CRM, CPQ, and ERP systems, with a focus on designing, implementing, and optimizing end-to-end business processes that drive revenue operations, sales efficiency, and financial accuracy.
- Strong knowledge of API management, microservices architecture, and middleware technologies.
- Experience with Channel Partner Integration, including solutions for eCommerce, B2B transactions, and partner management with companies like Ingram.
- Hands-on experience with automation, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Solid understanding of data architecture, security protocols, and compliance frameworks.
- Proven ability to develop technology roadmaps, lead architectural governance, and influence executive decision-making.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Extensive experience in data warehouse architecture with a deep understanding of data modeling, ETL processes, and cloud-based data warehousing solutions.
Responsibilities
- Define and implement architectural standards and best practices for business applications to ensure scalability, security, and performance.
- Design and architect solutions that enable seamless interoperability across Marketing, Sales, Customer Support, Customer Success, Billing, and Data Infrastructure systems.
- Standardize and modernize the underlying systems supporting Demand-to-Lead, Lead-to-Opportunity, Opportunity-to-Quote, Quote-to-Order, and Order-to-Cash processes—ensuring operational efficiency, data integrity, and regulatory compliance across platforms.
- Leverage automation to improve system efficiencies, enhance workflows, and drive operational excellence.
- Assess emerging technologies, recommend solutions, and develop roadmaps for application modernization and digital transformation.
- Design and implement scalable data warehouse architecture that supports enterprise-wide analytics, reporting, and business intelligence initiatives.
- Ensure data integrity, security, and performance by defining best practices for ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes, data governance, and cloud-based data warehousing solutions.
- Partner with IT, business stakeholders, and development teams to align technology solutions with business needs.
- Identify bottlenecks, optimize system performance, and ensure solutions are designed for future growth.
Preferred Qualifications
No preferred qualifications provided.