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The Lead Architect establishes the architectural foundation for MGA's solution development and automation capability.
This is a hands-on technical leadership role - designing frameworks, building sandbox environments, and defining the pathways that move agent-driven prototypes into enterprise-ready production.
The role bridges modern cloud-native engineering with MGA's existing IT estate (ERP, data platforms, cybersecurity) and anchors MGA's shift from a support-focused IT model to a product-centric, innovation-driven organization.
The Lead Architect establishes the architectural foundation for MGA's solution development and automation capability. This is a hands-on technical leadership role - designing frameworks, building sandbox environments, and defining the pathways that move agent-driven prototypes into enterprise-ready production. The role bridges modern cloud-native engineering with MGA's existing IT estate (ERP, data platforms, cybersecurity) and anchors MGA's shift from a support-focused IT model to a product-centric, innovation-driven organization.
Define the architectural vision, standards, and reference patterns for automation and AI-enabled product development.
Translate technology strategy into actionable frameworks that connect rapid experimentation with enterprise readiness.
Engineering & Platform
Design and own the automation sandbox environment - secure, compliant, and built for fast iteration.
Build and maintain the transition pipeline that moves prototypes to production through defined quality, security, and performance gates.
Own API strategy, microservice architecture, data access frameworks, and cloud infrastructure design.
Automation & Solution Architecture
Architect automation-enabled workflows and applications in partnership with solution designers, data engineers, and product teams.
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Salary:
$150,000.00 - $250,000.00
Privately held toy and entertainment company creating toys, dolls, games, and television series for children and families.
Visit company websiteJobs and hiring trendsUSD 150000-250000 yearly / year
Full-time
Senior · 7+ years experience
Onsite
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