Enterprise Application Architect

ADN Group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative technology solutions provider is seeking an Enterprise Application Architect to shape its technology landscape in Pittsburgh, PA. The role demands extensive experience in banking technology, enterprise architecture, and full stack application design. Interested candidates should have 10+ years of relevant experience, ensuring compliance with all banking regulations while mentoring junior staff. This full-time position aligns technology with business strategy and includes developing architecture blueprints for various domains.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in full stack development and application architecture.
• At least 3 years in enterprise architecture or technology strategy in digital banking.
• Strong understanding of banking domains including core banking and payments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise architecture blueprints.
• Partner to define and implement the enterprise architecture strategy.
• Align technology strategy with business capabilities and operational priorities.

Skills

Enterprise architecture expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Banking technology modernization

Full stack application design

Hybrid deployment approach

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

LeanIX

Sparx EA

Job description

Job Title: Enterprise Application Architect

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Domain: Banking/Financial Services/Insurance

Duration: Fulltime Role

Experience: 15 - 28 Years

Visa: US Citizen, Green card holder (No third party involvement)

NOTE: No VISA Sponsorship & NO C2C

The Technical Enterprise Application Architect would perform a crucial role in shaping the bank’s technology landscape by defining and governing enterprise-wide architecture standards, frameworks, and roadmaps. This role is strategically focused to ensure that technology investments are aligned with business strategy, regulatory requirements, and digital transformation goals across consumer, commercial, and corporate banking. The ideal candidate would bring in-depth expertise in enterprise architecture (full stack application design, development, implementation, and support with hybrid deployment approach (on-premises and cloud-native)), stakeholder engagement, and banking technology modernization that is critical for successful running, maintaining of secure and robust technology stack at the bank.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise architecture blueprints across applications, data, infrastructure, and security domains.
• Partner with leader to define and implement the enterprise architecture vision, strategy, and operating model tailored to banking business lines.
• Define framework for architecture standards for responsive design, accessibility, and cross-platform compatibility.
• Align technology strategy with business capabilities, regulatory obligations, and operational priorities.
• Establish and Lead architecture governance processes, including review boards, standards enforcement, and solution alignment.
• Collaborate with business and IT leaders to evaluate and prioritize technology initiatives.
• Define reference architectures and reusable patterns for cloud, API, integration, and data platforms.
• Evaluate emerging technologies (e.g., biometrics, AI/ML, real-time payments) for strategic fit and innovation potential.
• Support modernization of legacy systems and migration to cloud/hybrid environments.
• Ensure architectural compliance with banking regulations (e.g., GLBA, FFIEC, SOX, BCBS 239).
• Mentor solution architects and technical leads across business units.

Required Qualification

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in full stack development and application architecture, with at least 3 years of experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, data architecture, or technology strategy in digital banking or fintech.
• Strong understanding of banking domains including core banking, lending, payments, digital channels, and risk.
• Expertise in architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) and modeling languages (e.g., ArchiMate, UML).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), hybrid environments, and API ecosystems.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture tools (e.g., LeanIX, Ardoq, MEGA, Sparx EA).

Preferred Qualification

• TOGAF, Azure Architect, AWS Architect or equivalent certification.
• Experience in digital transformation, cloud migration, or core banking modernization.
• Exposure to AI/ML applications, enterprise risk, cybersecurity, and data governance programs.
• Familiarity with agile and DevSecOps practices in regulated environments.

Contact

Arushi Khanna | Associate - Hiring & Recruitment

Email: [e-mail]

Vishal (Victor) Verma | Assistant Manager

Email: [e-mail]

NS IT Solutions

www.nsitsolutions.com