Enterprise Architect - Zuora

Location

Remote - US

Job Description

Who we are

At Twilio, we’re shaping the future of communications, all from the comfort of our homes. We deliver innovative solutions to hundreds of thousands of businesses and empower millions of developers worldwide to craft personalized customer experiences. Our dedication to remote-first work, and strong culture of connection and global inclusion means that no matter your location, you’re part of a vibrant team with diverse experiences making a global impact each day. As we continue to revolutionize how the world interacts, we’re acquiring new skills and experiences that make work feel truly rewarding. Your career at Twilio is in your hands. We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help make our hiring process efficient. That said, every hiring decision is made by real Twilions!

See yourself at Twilio

Join the team as Twilio’s next Architect, Enterprise Application Engineering Q2C

About the job

This role will join Twilio’s Enterprise Applications Development & Operations organization as an Architect responsible for end-to-end architecture, delivery, and people leadership across Billing, AR, Collections, Cash Application, and Revenue Recognition platforms. The role operates at the intersection of technology, finance, and leadership. You will act as a hands-on architect and strategic owner for Twilio’s Q2C ecosystem, with deep expertise in Zuora Billing, Zuora Revenue (ASC 606), CPQ integrations, and ERP accounting flows. You will lead a team of engineers and functional specialists, partner closely with Finance, Accounting, Product, and Business Systems leaders, and ensure Twilio’s monetization platforms remain scalable, compliant, and resilient as the business grows through acquisitions, new pricing models, and global expansion.

Responsibilities

Architecture & Platform Ownership:

• Own the end-to-end architecture for Quote-to-Cash, Billings-to-Cash, and Revenue platforms, including Zuora Billing, Zuora Revenue, ERP AR, payment gateways, tax engines,

and downstream reporting systems

• Design scalable,

compliant solutions supporting subscriptions, usage-based billing, complex pricing, amendments, minimum commitments, and bundled offerings

• Act as the architecture authority for Q2C changes,

ensuring alignment with ASC 606, SOX, audit, and internal control requirements

Delivery & Execution:

• Lead design workshops,

solution walkthroughs, and architecture reviews with business and finance stakeholders

• Translate complex business requirements into robust functional and technical designs;

end-to-end scenarios; lucid flowcharts

• Oversee delivery of enhancements,

transformations, and compliance initiatives across Billing, AR, Revenue, and Cash processes

• Proven ability to influence executive-level decision-making through real-time technical analysis and spontaneous problem-solving while navigating ambiguity
• Drive system conversions,

migrations, and acquisitions onboarding into the Q2C landscape

• Ensure high availability and operational excellence across production systems including proactive monitoring and issue resolution

Integration & Automation:

• Govern integrations between Zuora,

Salesforce CPQ/CRM, ERP (Oracle), tax engines, banks, payment gateways, usage mediation platforms, and reporting tools

• Champion automation and straight-through processing across billing,invoicing,revenue recognition,and close processes
• Ensure integrations follow enterprise integration standards,s ecurity controls,and performance benchmarks

Financial Close , Compliance & Reporting:

• Partner with Accounting and Finance to support month-end close,reconciliations,audits,and regulatory reporting
• Own system readiness for ASC 606 revenue accounting,deferred revenue ,allocations,and satisfaction events
• Enable scalable reporting and analytics for Q2C KPIs ,aging,revenue,and operational health

Leadership & Talent Development:

• Lead,and mentor a high-performing team of application engineers and functional SMEs,influence without authority
• Set clear expectations ,career paths,cross learning and development plans for team members
• Foster a culture of ownership ,accountability ,learning ,and innovation

Provide coaching and hands-on guidance while scaling team capability and maturity

Stakeholder & Program Leadership:

• Act as a trusted partner to senior Finance ,Accounting ,IT ,and Business leaders
• Lead cross-functional programs spanning multiple teams,vendors,and geographies
• Balance competing priorities while maintaining delivery quality and stakeholder trust

Qualifications

Twilio values diverse experiences from all kinds of industries,and we encourage everyone who meets the required qualifications to apply. If your career is just starting or hasn't followed a traditional path ,don't let that stop you from considering Twilio. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table! Required:

• 15+ years of experience in Quote-to-Cash / Billings-to-Cash / Revenue systems.
• Proven delivery of at least two (2) end-to-end implementations across Billing ,AR ,Revenue (ASC 606),and Cash processes covering design ,build,integration ,go-live,and post-implementation stabilization.
• Deep hands-on expertise in Zuora Billing and Zuora Revenue including subscriptions ,usage ,pricing ,amendments,invoicing,payments,and ASC 606 revenue recognition.
• Strong hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud AR and Oracle Revenue Management including invoicing,cash application ,collections ,accounting events,and revenue recognition.

Strong understanding of CPQ → Billing → Revenue → ERP accounting flows across Zuora and Oracle ecosystems.

• Proven experience designing and governing complex enterprise-scale integrations across SaaS platforms including Salesforce/CPQ ,Zuora ,Oracle ERP,tax engines,payment gateways,banks,and usage mediation platforms.
• Solid knowledge of financial close processes including AR aging,reconciliations,revenue tie-outs,audit support,and SOX controls.
• Experience leading large-scale programs,System implementations ,transformations,and platform modernization initiatives.
• Strong people leadership skills with experience building mentoring,and leading global teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management communication,and problem-solving skills with ability to influence senior business-and-finance leadership.
• Experience working in Agile delivery models including backlog management,releases upgrades,and production support.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Computer Science Finance or related field (MBA preferred).

Desired:

• Zuora Billing Solution Architect or Zuora Revenue Solution Architect certification.
• Oracle Financials Cloud certification (AR or Revenue preferred).
• Experience supporting high-volume usage-based or consumption billing models.
• Exposure to global billing invoicing localization,tax compliance.
• Experience supporting M&A integrations within Q2C platforms.
• Background in enterprise architecture platform governance or COE-led operating models.

Location

This role will be remote,but is not eligible to be hired in CA CT NJ NY PA WA.

Travel

You may be required to travel occasionally to participate in project or team in-person meetings.

What We Offer

There are many benefits to working at Twilio including competitive pay generous time-off parental wellness leave healthcare retirement savings program among others. Offerings vary by location. Compensation Note: This role is open outside CA CO HI IL MD MA MN NJ NY VT DC WA only. Estimated pay ranges:

• Colorado,Hawaii Illinois,Maryland Massachusetts Minnesota Vermont Washington D.C.: $171120 - $213900
• New York New Jersey Washington State California (outside SF Bay area): $181200 - $226500
• San Francisco Bay area California: $201280 - $251600

Eligible for equity plan corporate bonus plan; benefits include health care insurance 401(k) retirement account paid sick time personal time off parental leave. Starting salary determined based on skills experience geographic location. Application Deadline Applications accepted until March 30 2026, subject to change based on business needs. Twilio is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on legally protected characteristics. Qualified applicants with criminal histories considered consistent with applicable laws. Twilio participates in EVerify where required by law.