About Workato

Workato transforms technology complexity into business opportunity. As the leader in enterprise orchestration, Workato helps businesses globally streamline operations by connecting data, processes, applications, and experiences. Its AI-powered platform enables teams to navigate complex workflows in real-time, driving efficiency and agility.

Trusted by a community of 400,000 global customers, Workato empowers organizations of every size to unlock new value and lead in today’s fast-changing world. Learn how Workato helps businesses of all sizes achieve more at .

Why join us?

Ultimately, Workato believes in fostering a flexible, trust-oriented culture that empowers everyone to take full ownership of their roles. We are driven by innovation and looking for team players who want to actively build our company. 

But, we also believe in balancing productivity with self-care. That’s why we offer all of our employees a vibrant and dynamic work environment they can enjoy inside and outside of their work lives. 

If this sounds right up your alley, please submit an application. We look forward to getting to know you!

Also, feel free to check out why:

• named us an “enterprise startup to bet your career on”

• recognized us as one of the top 100 private cloud companies in the world

• ranked us as the 17th fastest growing tech company in the Bay Area, and 96th in North America

• ranked us the #1 best company for remote workers

Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to lead the translation of Workato's business goals into architectural designs. This role will shape our technology strategy, drive enterprise-wide innovation, and establish governance frameworks that scale with our growth. You will also be responsible to:

• Guide the architecture of Workato Genies (AI agents) using Agent Studio to solve complex business problems.

• Leverage AI and machine learning technologies to build scalable, intelligent solutions that drive business value.

• Translate business goals into architectural designs and develop multi-year technology roadmaps aligned with business strategy.

• Establish and lead the Architecture Review Board (ARB) and define enterprise architecture governance, standards, and compliance frameworks.

• Conduct gap analysis, maturity assessments, and lead technology evaluations and proofs-of-concept for emerging technologies.

• Build and maintain an enterprise architecture repository, including reference architectures, patterns, and best practices.

• Lead API management and integration pattern strategy across the business.

• Engage with C-level executives to communicate architecture vision and influence technology investment decisions.

• Mentor business systems analysts and business operations teams, building communities of practice around architectural excellence.

Requirements

Qualifications / Experience / Technical Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or other related disciplines

• 8+ years of progressive experience in enterprise architecture or related field

• TOGAF 9 or TOGAF 10 certified

• Proven track record of stakeholder management at executive levels

• Experience establishing or participating in architecture governance processes and Architecture Review Boards

• Demonstrated ability to develop architecture roadmaps and business cases for technology investments

• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions

• Knowledge of data architecture, API strategy, integration patterns, and microservices architecture

• Any suitable combination of education, training and/or experience is acceptable.

Preferred Qualifications

• TOGAF certification

• Experience with automation platforms (Workato, Zapier, or similar)

• Experience building AI agents or intelligent automation solutions

• Cloud platform certifications (AWS, Salesforce) and hands-on cloud architecture experience

• Experience with API design, microservices architecture, and cloud-native development patterns

• Knowledge of zero-trust security frameworks and enterprise security architecture

• Experience leading digital transformation initiatives and organizational change management

• Track record of mentoring technical teams and building architecture communities of practice

Soft Skills / Personal Characteristics

• Executive presence and ability to influence senior leadership without direct authority

• Excellent communication skills across technical and business audiences at all levels

• Strong change management skills and proven ability to build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups

• Proactive problem-solving with strategic vision and attention to detail

• Creative thinking to develop elegant solutions for complex technical and business challenges

• Strong business acumen and ability to conduct Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis

• Track record of delivering measurable business value through architecture initiatives

• Self-directed with commitment to continuous learning in a rapidly evolving technology landscape

• Experience managing architectural governance and compliance processes

The pay for this role may range between $150,000 - $200,000 plus variable, benefits, perks, and equity.

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