Principal Enterprise Architect – CEX

Who are we?

Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company, operating over 250 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.

Our culture is based on collaboration and the growth and development of our teams. We hire hardworking people who thrive on solving challenging problems and give them opportunities to hone new skills and try new approaches, as we grow our product portfolio with new software and network architecture solutions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.

Job Summary

We are seeking a very strong Principal Enterprise Architect – GTM Apps "Go To Market" to join our Enterprise Architecture team. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of Go-To-Market Applications covering Marketing, Sales, fulfillment, and Customer Care, SaaS and cloud computing models and applications technologies. Will work closely with a Federated Architecture team to establish standards and document current and future state architecture, will also collaborate with IT and business teams to develop future state and business capability roadmaps. Will work closely with the Solution Architects to ensure designs are developed and implemented based on established Architecture principles and guidelines. Will have a positive attitude and excellent communication skills to effectively share their knowledge with business stakeholders, Development teams and IT leadership within Equinix.

Responsibilities

• Establish the role of the Enterprise Architect responsible for GTM Apps spanning Marketing, Sales, fulfillment, and Customer Care. In a Federated Architecture Governance model
• Partner closely with Domain Architects for GTM and its sub-domains to establish standards and document current and future state architecture
• Partner closely with IT Apps leadership, domain architects, and Business function leadership to capture long-term business vision for various GTM functions and develop short- and long-term business capability roadmaps
• Partner with Domain Architect to identify and champion Architecture driven initiatives to meet Corporate goals on Agility, Productivity and Speed. Propose them as part of Portfolio planning
• Be an active member of ARB representing GTM Apps and drive Architecture governance based on Standards and roadmap. Actively work with Domain Architects to resolve deviations from Standards
• Partner with solution architects on major project initiative to deliver architecture, solution, and technical designs. Sheppard those projects through the Architecture review process "ARB" and follow up on any resulting action items
• Work closely with Domain Architects and the Emerging Technology team on evaluating and piloting new and emerging technologies for the benefit of EQIX's business and IT teams
• Keep a close eye on Industry trends in the GTM domain and actively work to quantify and qualify its impact on current Architecture and roadmap
• Participate in Industry forums. And present if appropriate
• Actively participate in the Forums of key vendors in GTM to understand their roadmaps and incorporate that in the roadmap

Qualifications

• 10+ years design & implementation experience of end to end GTM Apps and Solutions
• Proven track record as an Enterprise Architect in a federated Architecture function. With specific focus on GTM Apps
• Familiarity with Salesforce, Marketo, Siebel, and ServiceNow is a plus
• Proven track record working with an Agile development SDLC methodology and applying Architecture Governance
• Valuable to have experience with Enterprise Architecture tools like Troux, LeanIX, or others
• Proven experience presenting to Leadership on IT and Business functions

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.

The United States targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

• San Francisco, CA / Bay Area: $160,000 to $273,000 per year

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

This position may be offered in other locations. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.

As an employee, you become important to Equinix's success. Details about our company benefits can be found at the following link:

USA Benefits eBook

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.

The United States targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

• San Francisco, CA / Bay Area: $160,000 to $273,000 per year

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

This position may be offered in other locations. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.

As an employee, you become important to Equinix's success. Details about our company benefits can be found at the following link:

USA Benefits eBook