Architecture Senior Specialist

Overview

You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential.

The Enterprise Architect is an individual contributor supporting architectural efforts within a Scaled Agile aligned portfolio. This role is intended for individuals with a strong technical or engineering foundation, an inherent architectural mindset, and a demonstrated desire and aptitude to deepen their knowledge and practice of enterprise architecture concepts. It offers exposure to strategic initiatives and enterprise-level thinking while focusing on execution and delivery under the mentorship of Senior and Principal Enterprise Architects.

Job Description

• Architectural Strategy, Support & Execution
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  Contribute to the definition of architectural strategy and vision within a defined portfolio, while assisting in the design and execution of architectural solutions. Ensure alignment with enterprise principles, standards, and solution intent to drive strategic outcomes and delivery excellence.
• Agile Collaboration
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  Collaborate with solution architects, product management, and engineering teams to support solution delivery and ensure architectural clarity throughout the development lifecycle.
• Conceptual & Solution Architecture Contribution
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  Contribute to the design of conceptual and solution architectures using modern frameworks (e.g., decoupled, event-based, API-enabled), under guidance from senior architects.
• Cross-Functional Engagement
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  Partner with product management, system architects, and developers to translate business needs into aligned technical solutions.
• Documentation & Application Landscape Support
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  Support the creation and maintenance of architectural documentation, including application inventories, risk assessments, and technical blueprints.
• Governance Participation
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  Participate in architectural reviews and strategy sessions, escalating complex decisions and ensuring compliance with enterprise standards.
• Technology Awareness & Contribution
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  Stay informed on emerging technologies and trends, contributing ideas for adoption and integration into portfolio solutions.
• Solution Intent & Standards Alignment
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  Ensure architectural work aligns with defined solution intent, reference architectures, and non-functional requirements (NFRs), seeking guidance when needed.
• Continuous Learning & Mentorship
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  Engage in continuous learning through mentorship from Senior and Principal Enterprise Architects, building architectural maturity and systems thinking.
• Practice Development Support
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  Contribute to the improvement of architectural practices and processes within the portfolio, fostering a mindset of built-in quality and incremental value delivery.
• Reporting Relationship
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  Typically Director or above

• Strategic Thinking & Technical Foundations
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  Demonstrates emerging strategic awareness and foundational technical skills, with the ability to contribute meaningfully to architectural discussions and solution design.
• Agile & Enterprise Architecture Familiarity
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  Proficient in agile methodologies (e.g., SAFe) and familiar with enterprise architecture principles and frameworks (e.g., TOGAF), with a focus on learning and application.
• Modern Architecture Exposure
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  Understands the basics of modern architectural frameworks such as decoupled, event-based, and API-enabled designs, and contributes to solution architecture under guidance.
• Technology & Business Trend Awareness
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  Maintains awareness of current technology and business trends, demonstrating curiosity and initiative in exploring their relevance to portfolio solutions.
• Business Process Understanding
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  Possesses a basic understanding of business functions and processes, enabling effective collaboration with business and technical stakeholders.
• Communication & Collaboration Skills
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  Communicates effectively and works collaboratively across teams, including business analysts, system architects, and developers, to support…