Lead Enterprise Architect

We are Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market

You’ll feel proud of the work you do here every day to transform the future of home building and help make the dream of home ownership more achievable

At BFS, we believe building a successful career is not solely defined by a degree

Your experience, skills, and passion are just as important, if not more so

As such, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and experience levels

The Lead Enterprise Architect serves as a strategic technology leader and enterprise-wide architecture authority, responsible for defining, governing, and evolving BFS’s target-state architecture across business, data, application, integration, cloud, and security domains

This position requires engagement across all organizational levels, from frontline teams to senior leadership by providing thought leadership, building strong business and IT partnerships, and serves as a trusted advisor across cross-functional domains

Additionally, the role drives enterprise architecture governance, promotes innovation, and evaluates emerging technologies that enhance business capabilities, customer experience, and competitive advantage

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Partner with business and technology experts to translate business requirements into technological solutions

Develop, document, and evangelize EA artifacts, including architecture strategies, principles, standards, and guidelines Govern solution design by reviewing and approving projects for alignment with enterprise architecture standards and policies Monitor industry and technology trends to assess potential applicability and impact Lead research and proof-of-concept initiatives for emerging technologies to improve cost efficiency and platform flexibility Drive adoption of API-first, event-driven, and decoupled architecture patterns Establish reusable integration patterns, services, and canonical data models SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None MINIMUM REQUIREMENT To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field; master’s degree preferred 12+ years of experience as a Technology or Solution Architect delivering medium to large-scale initiatives 5+ years of experience designing and implementing enterprise-grade IT solutions 3+ years of experience leading Architecture Review Boards (ARB) and facilitating unbiased solution design decisions Solid experience in leading or contributing to innovation in digital solutions by championing modern architecture and emerging technologies (API-led, cloud, and composable) to accelerate innovation and enhance user experience Proven experience in application portfolio management, including rationalization, capability alignment, and technical debt reduction Proven experience advancing enterprise architecture maturity across modeling, frameworks, governance, and adoption of standards Ability to design and evaluate current and future state architectures and articulate value-driven recommendations Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with stakeholders to ensure the architecture meets business needs and IT requirements

Be a role model to internal and external teams via facilitation and creation of architecture documents and artifacts Support the risk management process by identifying and assessing potential risks associated with IT investments and recommending mitigation strategies COMPETENCIES Experience implementing and maintaining SAP or relevant Modern ERP systems, including interfacing with other SaaS and PaaS services/providers

Strong knowledge of cloud architecture, including security, networking, storage, and operational optimization (monitoring, DR, performance) Deep expertise in solution architecture, integration patterns, and system implementation models Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills Strong interpersonal, influencing, and negotiation skills Advanced analytical and strategic thinking capabilities Ability to build and maintain effective cross-functional relationships Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite BFS COMPETENCIES Business and Financial Acumen Demonstrates depth of understanding for the P&L and financial analysis Teaches business and financial acumen to others

Understands KPIs and how BFS makes money

Knows the different business segments and how they relate to one another

Understands customer sales and engagement

Demonstrates functional and/or technical expertise

Understands complex issues and demonstrates problem solving skills

Understands how to maximize business results regardless of industry cycle

Results Driven Holds self and others accountable

Communicates and sets clear goals with plans to deliver

Manages competing priorities effectively

Demonstrates appropriate urgency

Drives to exceed expectations in alignment with our BFS SPICE values

Embraces and follows best practices

Demonstrates self-starter, can-do attitude

Strategic Thinking and Decision Making Leverages resources and teams around them to solve problems and create mutually beneficial outcomes

Demonstrates willingness and courage to make tough decisions in a timely manner

Balances short-and-long term priorities Demonstrates proactive versus reactive thinking

Asks questions to identify root cause and analyze situations more accurately

Servant Leadership Demonstrates humility by putting others first

Builds trust-based relationships

Leads by example with kindness and respect

Collaborates well across all areas of the business

Advocates for others Actively listens to understand the meaning and intent of what the other person is communicating

Demonstrates authenticity and encourages others to do the same

Emotional Intelligence Demonstrates situational awareness – knows when and how to adjust leadership style in different situations

Demonstrates self-awareness – understands strengths and weaknesses

Demonstrates empathy – puts themselves in other’s shoes

Assumes positive intent

Develops and Leads Others Drives alignment through clear communication of vision, goals, and expectations

Invests time on a regular basis in performance feedback and developmental conversations

Fosters a respectful and inclusive environment

Empowers, motivates, and inspires others

Coaches and mentor others for their development

Guides and persuades others to deliver positive outcomes

Growth Mindset Demonstrates a growth mindset; takes appropriate risks, fails fast and forward, learns from mistakes

Perseveres and champions growth, even in the face of resistance, ambiguity, or possible failure

Thinks like an owner with an entrepreneurial spirit

Demonstrates and encourages intellectual curiosity

Continuous learner; seeks opportunities and knowledge for personal and professional growth

Sees possibilities over problems – actively seeks solutions

Innovation Encourages out-of-the box thinking to create new ways of doing things

Continuously seeks to improve and simplify pain points in the business

Anticipates, embraces, and leads change

Develops and executes breakthrough strategies

Integrity Does the right thing even under challenging circumstances

Communicates with honesty

Consistently treats others fairly and equitably

Demonstrates reliability and does what they say they will do

Conducts tough conversations and delivers difficult messages with kindness and respect

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Subject to both typical office environment and outside locations with temperature and weather variations

Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds

Occasional travel may be required

This position was posted on 6/23/2026 and we anticipate it will be open for a minimum of five days, though it may be open for a longer period

We encourage your prompt application

Successful, innovative, and fulfilling careers are built here, and your professional development is a high priority

We invest in your future through the latest training, tools, and technologies

Highly collaborative, we work together to solve problems and find better ways to continually grow our business and careers every day

You’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons

The scale and depth of resources that being the #1 building materials distributor in the nation provides a variety of opportunities for you to explore – all in a friendly, people-first environment

Join us to be more, do more, and build more, together at BFS

In addition to the base wage listed, this position is also eligible to earn an annual bonus subject to changes in plan design and documents and in accordance with applicable law

Eligibility and the amount of the bonus varies based on overall company success, thresholds met and other terms and conditions of the Company’s active bonus policy for the respective year

At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love

Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives

This role is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance plans, 401(k) retirement savings plan, PTO (including paid sick time), and 8 paid holidays per year (for salaried and hourly team members)

Details about Builders FirstSource’s benefits offerings are available here www.bldrbenefits.com

Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability

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