Company

Cox Enterprises

Job Family Group

Engineering / Product Development

Job Profile

Principal Architect

Management Level

Director

Flexible Work Option

Can work remotely anywhere in the specified country

Travel %

Yes, 25% of the time

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $159,400.00 - $265,600.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Job Description

The Principal Intelligent Architect at Cox Enterprises will be instrumental in defining and executing the strategy, design, and implementation of our Intelligent Automation (IA) platforms. This role will primarily focus on leveraging UIPath and other emerging IA technologies to enhance our platform's capabilities. The Principal IA Architect will drive the maturity and strategic direction of our IA practice, ensuring seamless integration with the enterprise's centralized data platforms. 

 
Collaboration is key to this role. The Principal IA Architect will work closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and partners to foster a collaborative environment that promotes innovation and excellence. This position requires a blend of hands-on technical expertise and visionary thought leadership to deliver scalable, secure, and innovative solutions that align with our enterprise goals.

Platform Strategy and Design 

Define and lead the strategic direction for IA platforms, ensuring alignment with enterprise strategies and business outcomes. 

Architect and deliver scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions using UI Path and other emerging platforms. 

Develop IA blueprints & governance frameworks and implement best practices in collaboration with business and technical leaders. 

Implementation and Delivery 

Drive the creation and maintenance of IA capabilities across the enterprise. 

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement IA framework, templates, development checklist and good practices for developing automation. 

Provide technical leadership for IA solution & platform deployment 

Governance and Standards 

Champion architectural governance, establishing and promoting standards for IA architecture, data privacy, security and compliance with relevant regulations. 

Develop reusable architectural patterns and ensure adherence to enterprise architecture frameworks. 

Facilitate technical reviews to maintain consistency and quality across IA platform initiatives. 

Innovation and Collaboration 

Stay informed on emerging data and IA technologies, evaluating their applicability to business challenges. 

Act as a key advisor to leadership on trends, risks, and opportunities within IA architecture and related domains. 

Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous learning across architecture and IA solution development teams. 

Stakeholder Engagement 

Partner with business and technical stakeholders to translate requirements into actionable automation solutions. 

Build strong relationships with teams across the organization, ensuring alignment on priorities and objectives. 

Qualifications: Required 

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline and 10 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as master's degree and 8 years' experience; a Ph.D and 5 years' experience in a related field; or 22 years' experience in a related field. (Master’s preferred). 

10+ years of experience in EA, Automation platforms & architecture, platform development, or related fields. 

5+ years of hands-on experience in IA technologies, including robotic process automation (RPA), machine learning, and artificial intelligence 

10+ years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing IA solutions in a large enterprise environment 

Minimum 5+ years of experience in programming languages and frameworks relevant to IA development. 

Experience in integrating IA solutions with centralized data platforms 

 

 

Preferred 

Relevant certifications in IA technologies, such as UIPath Certified Professional, can be advantageous 

Familiarity with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines for data integration. 

Demonstrated leadership in complex automation (IA) projects across large-scale organizations. 

Core Skills 

Analytical Thinking: Proficiency in identifying and resolving complex data & IA challenges. 

Communication: Ability to convey technical concepts effectively to diverse audiences. 

Innovation: Drive to explore and apply emerging technologies to business problems. 

Benefits

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

About Us

As our primary divisions Cox Automotive and Cox Communications drive new waves of innovation, Cox Enterprises is entering spaces like cleantech, healthcare, esports and more. We're a family business guided by a legacy of bold innovation that’s driven by those who want to make their mark. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.