API Architecture Lead — Platform & Strategy

Edward Jones; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug benefits

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Edward Jones seeks a Lead Solution Architecture - API to steer the design and development of new technology platforms and strategic initiatives. You will guide architects across Canada, Operations, Client Service Excellence, API, and Data portfolios to enable new digital channels and client experiences.

The role emphasizes architectural leadership, code quality, and a disciplined SDLC. Ideal candidates bring strong leadership, communication, and a track record of delivering scalable software

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of Information Systems/technology experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role preferred.
• Strong knowledge of systems, processes, and technologies.
• Proven ability to lead teams, develop talent, and influence others.
• Process-driven with experience establishing plans, metrics, and tracking results.
• Able to align team objectives with organizational strategy.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and manages the activities for a department of associates/contractors responsible for architectural design, development, and implementation.
• Establish and maintain effective communications and relationships across countries, departments, business areas, and vendors.
• Align department activities and responsibilities with the firm's strategic direction.
• Develop and execute ongoing improvements to all processes related to department as well as divisional opportunities.
• Ensure prudent use of the firm's financial resources.
• Provide leadership, development, and mentoring to Solution Architects through examples and timely feedback.
• Develop successors for key positions for their department

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Strategic planning

People development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Architecture frameworks

Job description

Edward Jones seeks a Lead Solution Architecture - API to steer the design and development of new technology platforms and strategic initiatives. You will guide architects across Canada, Operations, Client Service Excellence, API, and Data portfolios to enable new digital channels and client experiences.

The role emphasizes architectural leadership, code quality, and a disciplined SDLC. Ideal candidates bring strong leadership, communication, and a track record of delivering scalable software