Role: Enterprise Solutions Architect
Location: 100% REMOTE (US-based)
Type: Contract-to-hire

Overview:
Our client, a technology engineering company, is seeking to hire an experienced Enterprise Application Architect for their Enterprise Cloud team. This can be a contract-to-hire or direct hire role, 100% REMOTE.
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect with a strong background in designing and implementing enterprise-level platform as a service systems using a collaborative and team centric approach, particularly in the fintech and mortgage sectors. The ideal candidate should have profound knowledge of enterprise systems, application architecture, OOO and common front-end frameworks, especially Java and React, cloud services, especially AWS and Azure, and be well-versed in application security practices, including DAST and SAST. Experience in mortgage, vendor integration, and multi-tenancy platforms is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning and Alignment:
  • Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture strategy, ensuring it aligns with business goals and objectives.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to understand business requirements, particularly in the fintech and mortgage sectors, and translate them into IT solutions.
• Architecture Development:
  • Design and oversee the implementation of integrated systems architecture across the enterprise.
  • Ensure architectural integrity and consistency across the entire IT environment.
  • Create and maintain architectural artifacts, including models, diagrams, and documentation.
• Technology Assessment and Selection:
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and determine their potential impact on the enterprise.
  • Recommend technology solutions and frameworks that enhance business operations and performance.
• Governance and Compliance:
  • Establish and enforce architecture governance frameworks, ensuring adherence to best practices, standards, and policies.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and security standards.
• Collaboration and Communication:
  • Work closely with IT teams, including infrastructure, development, and security, to ensure cohesive architecture implementation.
  • Facilitate communication between business and technical stakeholders to ensure mutual understanding and alignment.
• Project Oversight:
  • Provide architectural guidance and oversight on key IT projects, ensuring they align with the enterprise architecture.
  • Review and approve project architecture and design to ensure consistency with enterprise standards.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement within the architecture framework.
  • Promote the adoption of best practices and industry standards.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in IT, with at least 7 years in an architecture role.
• Proven experience in enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, or FEAF.
• Strong understanding of various architectural domains including application, data, infrastructure, and security.
• Extensive knowledge of cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, and Agile methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and drive change.
• Certifications such as TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or similar are highly desirable.

Desirable Experience:

• Significant experience in the fintech and mortgage sectors, with a deep understanding of industry-specific requirements and challenges.
• Experience in developing or architecting platform as a service solutions using multi-tenancy, and mortgage platforms.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards in the fintech and mortgage industries.
• Certifications in cloud technologies, big data, DevOps, security, DAST, SAST, or related fields.