ROLE OVERVIEW The Senior Architect, Data & AI Architecture is responsible for defining and driving AvidXchange's enterprise data and AI architecture strategy. This role partners across Product, Engineering, Data, Analytics, and AI teams to build scalable data platforms, AI-ready foundations, enterprise knowledge models, and intelligent information architectures that accelerate business growth, innovation, and operational excellence. The position plays a critical role in shaping how data, analytics, and AI capabilities are leveraged across the organization to deliver business value and support future AI-driven products and experiences. What you'll do * Define and evolve enterprise data and AI architecture strategy, roadmaps, standards, and reference architectures * Lead architecture for enterprise data platforms, analytics ecosystems, customer intelligence capabilities, and AI-enabled solutions * Establish semantic data models, enterprise ontologies, metadata standards, and knowledge architectures that create a consistent business understanding across systems and domains * Partner with Product, Engineering, Data Science, and Analytics teams to deliver AI-ready data foundations that support machine learning, generative AI, intelligent automation, and advanced analytics * Drive architecture governance, data quality, security, scalability, and compliance across enterprise data and AI platforms * Evaluate emerging technologies and provide technical leadership for strategic investments in data, analytics, knowledge management, and AI capabilities WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR * Deep experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale data architectures, cloud data platforms, and analytics ecosystems * Strong understanding of AI, machine learning, data science platforms, knowledge management, semantic technologies, and modern data architecture patterns * Experience developing enterprise data models, semantic layers, ontologies, metadata frameworks, and governance practices * Ability to influence senior technology and business leaders while aligning architecture strategy to organizational goals and business outcomes * Proven success leading cross-functional initiatives across Product, Engineering, Data, Analytics, and business teams * Strong communication, leadership, and strategic planning skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value   About AvidXchange AvidXchange is a leading provider of accounts payable (“AP”) automation software and payment solutions for middle-market businesses and their suppliers. By trade, we are a technology company, but if you ask anyone who works here, they’ll tell you our people are at the core of who we are. At AvidXchange, mindset is everything. We are Connected as People, Growth Minded, and Customer Obsessed. These three mindsets represent our culture – who we are, who we’ve always been, and they guide us to improve every day. Since our founding in 2000 in Charlotte, NC, we’ve created a company of over 1,500 teammates working across the U.S., or remotely. AvidXchange is proud to be Certified™ as a Great Place to Work®. The prestigious recognition is based on anonymous data from our teammates and makes official what our teammates have known for years – that AvidXchange is a Great Place to Work®.  Who you are:  * A go-getter with an entrepreneurial mindset – that means you are not afraid of taking risks, winning big or facing the unknown.  * Someone who understands that business is people centric. Connecting with others as humans first allows you to develop mutually beneficial working relationships.  * Focused on making a difference for our customers. AvidXchange exists to help solve complex problems for our customers so we can all realize our potential.  What you’ll get:   AvidXchange teammates (we call them AvidXers) get the perks and prestige of a growing tech company paired with the flexibility of a founder-led startup. We help our AvidXers develop as professionals and as human beings, providing work/life balance, development programs, and competitive benefits. At AvidXchange, we are building more than a tech company – we are building an experience. We remain committed to a culture where you can fully be 'you’ – connected with others, chasing big goals, and making a meaningful impact. If you want to help us grow while realizing your potential and creating stories you’ll tell for years, you’ve come to the right place. AvidXers enjoy:   * 18 days PTO*  * 11 Holidays (8 company recognized & 3 floating holidays)  * 16 hours per year of paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO)  * Competitive Healthcare  * High Deductible Heath Plan Option that has $0 monthly premium for teammate-only coverage  * 100% AvidXchange paid Dental Base Plan Coverage * 100% AvidXchange paid Life Insurance  * 100% AvidXchange paid Long-Term Disability  * 100% AvidXchange paid Short-Term Disability   * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Provides counseling services, legal and financial consultations and health advocacy for Teammates and their eligible dependents * Onsite Health Clinic with Atrium Health - available to Teammates and their eligible dependents * 401(k) Match: 100% match on the first 3% of your salary, plus 50% match on the next 2% * Parental Leave: 8 weeks 100% paid by AvidXchange**  * Discounts on Pet, Home, and Auto insurance  * WeeCare Childcare Service: helps teammates find affordable daycare, childcare, and tutors 40% less expensive than traditional daycare centers  * Perks at Work: free discount program that provides teammates the opportunity to save on items from electronics, movie tickets, car buying, vacations, and more  * Onsite gym fitness center, yoga studio, and basketball court * Tuition Reimbursement up to the federal maximum of $5,250*** * Hybrid Workplace Flexibility * Free parking *Fully granted from beginning of year, pro-rated if hired mid-year  **Must be full-time for at least 3 months ***Must be full-time for at least one year  Equal Employment Opportunity AvidXchange is an equal opportunity employer. AvidXchange is committed to equal employment opportunity in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. AvidXchange will not discriminate against applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis. This includes, but is not limited to veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age and physical or mental disability.