Enterprise Architect

A US bank is seeking an Enterprise Architect to join its technology organization.

Location: Remote - United States

Position Overview:

The Enterprise Architect will be responsible for defining and maintaining the enterprise architecture framework, ensuring alignment between business strategy and technology solutions. This role serves as a key technical leader, providing strategic direction for technology initiatives across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Define and maintain the enterprise architecture framework, standards, and principles

Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to understand strategic objectives and translate them into architectural solutions

Evaluate emerging technologies and assess their potential impact and value to the organization

Develop and maintain architectural roadmaps that support business goals and technology modernization

Provide technical leadership and guidance on complex, enterprise-wide initiatives

Ensure architectural decisions align with security, compliance, and regulatory requirements

Lead architecture review boards and governance processes

Create and maintain architecture documentation, including reference architectures, solution designs, and technical standards

Partner with application development teams to ensure solutions adhere to architectural principles

Identify opportunities for technology consolidation, standardization, and optimization

Mentor and develop technical staff on architecture best practices and methodologies

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

10+ years of experience in technology roles with increasing responsibility

5+ years of experience in enterprise architecture or solution architecture roles

Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, or similar)

Deep understanding of modern application architectures, including microservices, APIs, and cloud-native solutions

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Knowledge of banking systems and financial services technology preferred

Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to engage executive leadership

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical implementation considerations

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in related field

Enterprise architecture certification (TOGAF, etc.)

Experience in financial services or highly regulated industries

Knowledge of data architecture and analytics platforms

Familiarity with DevOps practices and modern software development methodologies

Compensation: $180000 - $203050 per year