Enterprise Architect, Cloud

Company: Toyota
Location: Plano
Posted on: May 4, 2025

Job Description:

Enterprise Architect, Cloud page is loadedEnterprise Architect, CloudApply locations Plano, Texas time type Full time posted on Posted 25 Days Ago job requisition id 10263332OverviewWho we areCollaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world's most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We're looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.An important part of the Toyota family is Toyota Financial Services (TFS), the finance and insurance brand for Toyota and Lexus in North America. While TFS is a separate business entity, it is an essential part of this world-changing company- delivering on Toyota's vision to move people beyond what's possible. At TFS, you will help create best-in-class customer experience in an innovative, collaborative environment.To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time .This position is an onsite role based in Plano, TXWho we're looking forThe TFS Enterprise Architecture team is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Enterprise Architect, Cloud to lead the design and implementation of cutting-edge cloud strategies across the organization. Reporting to the Chief Architect, the Enterprise Architect, Cloud will play a key role in building scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud solutions across all IT domains. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines deep technical expertise with strong communication and influence across executive and engineering teams.

• Lead and facilitate in-depth technology discussions and workshops across various teams, clearly articulating and presenting technology alternatives and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels.
• Stay current with emerging industry trends and technologies in the cloud space to ensure our solutions remain innovative and competitive.
• Drive experimentation and innovation through Proof of Concepts (PoCs), collaborating with other architects and engineering teams to evaluate new AWS and cloud-native technologies.
• Develop and promote technology roadmaps, best practices, architectural patterns, and standards to accelerate application modernization and cloud adoption.
• Define and guide the implementation of reusable components and design patterns aligned with business objectives and IT governance.
• Provide mentorship and technical leadership through training sessions and coaching on cloud-related technologies and practices.In addition, as a Cloud SME Architect you will have the following responsibilities:
  • Define and evolve the technical strategy for our Cloud Landing Zone, including foundational elements such as account structure, certificate and secret management, networking, tagging standards, and multi-region architecture.
  • Partner with Architecture and Engineering teams to build scalable, secure, and resilient cloud architectures using AWS services, with an emphasis on automation and reusability.
  • Create and maintain an inventory of approved AWS services, including usage guidelines, recommended patterns, and best practices.
  • Establish Infrastructure as Code (IaC) development standards aligned with modern CI/CD practices.
  • Collaborate with application teams to define and evangelize Cloud Native application development standards and best practices.
  • Rethink and redesign cloud governance and risk guardrails, developing architecture that supports native and automated enforcement.
  • Work closely with platform and engineering teams to automate deployment patterns, guardrails, and compliance checks.
  • Lead the exploration of emerging AWS services, evaluating their potential through PoCs to inform future architectural direction.
  • Mentor and support engineering and architecture teams on AWS best practices and cutting-edge technologies.What you bring
    • Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
    • 10+ years of experience in cloud architecture, with a strong focus on AWS-based environments.
    • Proven experience designing and scaling complex cloud platforms in hybrid cloud infrastructures.
    • Deep expertise in AWS services, including EC2, Lambda, ECS, EKS, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, Bedrock, VPC, IAM, and others.
    • Strong understanding of cloud security principles, compliance frameworks, and best practices.
    • Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools such as AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or AWS CDK.
    • Solid experience with serverless architectures, container orchestration, and microservices design.
    • Familiarity with cloud-native databases and data analytics platforms such as Amazon Aurora, Redshift, and Athena.
    • Knowledge of real-time streaming platforms like Amazon Kinesis and Apache Kafka.
    • Exposure to AI/ML platforms such as Amazon SageMaker and experience designing AI-integrated applications.
    • Strong grasp of cloud cost management, performance optimization, and operational excellence.
    • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional certification preferred.
    • Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills, with a proven ability to drive alignment across cross-functional teams.
    • Experience collaborating with engineers and platform teams to deliver fully automated CI/CD-based solutions.What we'll bringDuring your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:
      • A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.
      • Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career , as well as tuition reimbursement.
      • Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount
      • Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)
      • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family.
      • Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match , as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute.
      • Paid holidays and paid time off.
      • Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools, and more.
      • Flexible spending accounts.
      • Relocation assistance (if applicable).Belonging at ToyotaOur success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members' efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong.Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.Similar Jobs (1)Enterprise Architect - Data/AIlocations Plano, Texas time type Full time posted on Posted 24 Days AgoAt Toyota, we don't just have a vision, but a group of talented, dedicated people who work hard every day to turn that vision into reality.Our mission is to build a future where everyone has the freedom to move.We believe that nothing is impossible. We have big dreams and persevere through any obstacles. We work together to create the future of mobility and make the world a better place.Toyota is a place for people who dream big and are determined to make those dreams a reality. We encourage innovation and look for people who will challenge the status quo in order to make the world a better place. We thrive on teamwork and collaboration and know diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are not only the right thing for our people, they are a business imperative. Together, we're empowered to forge our own paths - to be agile, curious and embrace a growth mindset and immerse ourselves in situations to gain new perspectives and to inspire bold, innovative ways of thinking and working.Our success as a company is directly tied to our team members' success, and our collective ability to give back to society through an unwavering commitment to delight our customers and make people's lives better. If you want to be part of the next-generation of innovations that help keep the world moving, then join us. And let's start our impossible, together.
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