Lead Architect
Cox AutomotiveResponsibilities
- Drive architecture and reusable integration patterns for OEM, partner, and dealer management system connections.
- Own the DMS surface integration layer across DT, TDK, and Reynolds.
- Define integration standards, contracts, interface specifications, roadmaps, and architectural frameworks.
- Lead working groups and cross-functional initiatives supporting external integrations, platform implementations, and technology standards.
- Provide systems, enterprise, and integration architecture guidance across major programs and solution initiatives.
- Define subsystems and interfaces, align deployment responsibilities, and support planning, rollout, and release activities.
- Collaborate with business leaders, technology teams, suppliers, and partners to ensure technical expectations are met.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline with 6 years of related experience, or equivalent alternatives including a master’s degree with 4 years, a Ph.D. with 1 year, or 18 years of related experience without a degree.
- 6+ years designing reference architectures, architecture patterns, and integration standards such as REST, SOAP, and API gateways.
- Experience with multi-cloud strategies, infrastructure as code using Terraform and CloudFormation, and hybrid cloud security.
- Expertise with Azure, AWS, and GCP.
- 5+ years translating complex architecture into strategies for technical and business audiences using models, frameworks, diagrams, and viewpoints.
- Enterprise-scale platform implementation experience and a record of leading cross-functional teams and large-scale platform initiatives.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.
- Automotive industry, DMS, or OEM integration background is preferred.
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About Cox Automotive
Cox Automotive is the world’s largest automotive services and technology provider. Fueled by the largest breadth of first- and third-party data fed by 2.3 billion online interactions a year, Cox Automotive tailors leading solutions for car shoppers, auto manufacturers, dealers, lenders and fleets. The company has 29,000+ employees on four continents and a portfolio of industry-leading brands that include Autotrader®, Kelley Blue Book®, Manheim®, vAuto®, Dealertrack®, NextGear Capital™, CentralDispatch® and Cox Fleet®. Cox Automotive is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises Inc., a privately owned, Atlanta-based company with $23 billion in annual revenue. Cox Automotive has been included on Glassdoor’s Best Companies in Tech & AI 2026 and Best Place to Work in 2026 lists.