Toyota’s Manufacturing Architecture Department is seeking a passionate and highly motivated Principal Technical Architect to lead the design and evolution of technical architecture strategies that modernize and transform Toyota’s manufacturing business.
Requirements
- Hands-on expertise with cloud-native applications (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), hybrid architectures, relational and NoSQL databases, integration technologies, DevOps (CI/CD, IaC), and modern programming languages for both front-end and back-end development.
- Experience with formal architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman, with practical application experience.
- Recent technology certifications (within 2 years) in cloud platforms, programming languages, or modern software development tools.
- Knowledge of data science technologies, including AI/ML and MLOps to design innovative business solutions.
- Agile/Scrum experience relevant to technical leadership or team collaboration.
- Strong understanding of security, infrastructure, and data technologies.
- Experience with cloud-based technologies and migration strategies.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical architecture and design efforts across manufacturing digital transformation programs, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and cost-effective.
- Serve as a trusted architectural advisor, balancing enterprise needs with portfolio priorities to guide technology decisions across systems, infrastructure, security, data, integrations, and DevOps.
- Provide expert consulting on diverse technologies, enabling teams to leverage the best tools and practices for impactful business solutions.
- Drive technology and vendor selection processes, including managing RFPs and leading proof of concept evaluations.
- Lead architectural governance activities, supporting enterprise standards and review boards to maintain architectural health.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to define business, technical, and product roadmaps that align with strategic goals.
- Champion modern software development practices to prevent technical debt and foster continuous improvement.
Other
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technology-related field, or equivalent experience of 10+ years in software development and technical architecture.
- Strong communication skills to influence and collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels.
- Demonstrated ability to make complex decisions by evaluating multiple technology options, balancing non-functional requirements, and managing trade-offs with total cost of ownership in mind.
- Self-motivated commitment to continuous professional growth in technology, business understanding, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
