Director of Application Infrastructure Architecture
Farmers Insurance
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Washington • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $162,640 - $276,320 per year
Job Level
Lead
Tech Stack
CloudDockerJenkinsMicroservicesOpenShiftSplunkVault
About the role
- Develop and execute a comprehensive application infrastructure architecture strategy and roadmaps that support enterprise modernization, AI and automation capabilities, and accelerate business delivery.
- Manage and mature governance processes for application lifecycle management, including standards for architecture, security, and compliance.
- Lead the transition from waterfall delivery models to SAFe architecture, embedding agile principles into infrastructure design and delivery.
- Drive adoption of modern development practices (DevSecOps, CI/CD, SAFe) and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture principles.
- Champion Architecture as Code to enable automated, version-controlled, and policy-driven infrastructure design.
- Oversee application deployment frameworks (on-prem and multi-cloud), middleware platforms, and integration services.
- Govern API management, service mesh, and microservices architectures for secure and scalable application ecosystems.
- Define strategies and roadmaps for observability frameworks for proactive monitoring, performance optimization, and incident response.
- Enable AI-driven automation for application performance tuning, predictive analytics, and operational efficiency.
- Lead and mentor a strong team of architects, fostering innovation and accountability.
- Partner with business leaders, product owners, and development teams to ensure infrastructure capabilities meet evolving business needs.
- Communicate complex technical strategies in clear business terms to influence executive decision-making.
Requirements
- Progressive experience in Information Technology with a strong focus on application infrastructure and architecture.
- 4+ years in a formal architecture role (e.g., Enterprise Architect, Principal Architect) with demonstrated ability to define and implement enterprise-wide application strategies.
- 3+ years in a leadership capacity, managing senior technical staff and driving large-scale modernization initiatives.
- Proven track record of leading application infrastructure transformation programs across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
- Deep expertise in: Application Hosting & Middleware (Red Hat OpenShift, Docker, IBM MQ).
- Integration & API Management (MuleSoft, service mesh, microservices).
- CI/CD & DevOps frameworks (Jenkins, GitHub Enterprise, CloudBees, Backstage).
- Observability and Monitoring (Dynatrace, Splunk, OTEL).
- Strong understanding of security frameworks, container security, HashiCorp Vault, and compliance standards.
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical strategies into business outcomes, influencing executive decision-making.
- Excellent executive communication skills and ability to build consensus across diverse stakeholders.
Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
- Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
- 401(k)
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Assistance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
application infrastructurearchitectureDevSecOpsCI/CDSAFeAPI managementmicroservicesobservability frameworksautomationperformance optimization
Soft skills
leadershipmentoringcommunicationinfluencingconsensus buildinginnovationaccountabilitycollaborationstrategic thinkingproblem-solving