Enterprise Architect

Capitol Federal® Savings Bank; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

A financial institution in Topeka is seeking a strategic Enterprise Architect to align business goals with technology delivery. This role involves guiding enterprise architecture evolution, establishing standards, and leading innovative initiatives. The successful candidate will have over 8 years of experience in enterprise architecture, possess strong communication skills, and hold a related degree. A comprehensive benefits package, including medical and vision insurance, is offered alongside a full-time employment contract.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in enterprise architecture or related disciplines.
• Proven ability to drive technology strategy and deliver integrated, scalable solutions.
• Strong knowledge of EA frameworks, cloud platforms, APIs, microservices, and integration patterns.
• Experience with agile and lean methodologies at scale.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the enterprise architecture roadmap in partnership with business leaders.
• Translate business strategies into clear, actionable technology plans.
• Monitor emerging technologies and industry trends to inform strategic decisions.
• Establish and enforce architecture standards, principles, and guardrails.
• Lead architecture review processes to ensure alignment and reduce risk.
• Identify and evaluate innovative and disruptive technologies.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Integration patterns

Agile methodologies

Cloud platforms

APIs

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

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

Job description

Enterprise Architect

Capitol Federal⁁ Savings Bank

Topeka, KS

Annual Salary: $150,000.00-$180,000.00

Human Resources at Capitol Federal Savings Bank

We are looking for a strategic and forward‑thinking Enterprise Architect to align business goals with technology delivery and guide the evolution of our enterprise architecture. This role influences strategy, drives innovation, and ensures our technology landscape is scalable, secure, and future‑ready. You’ll work across business, application, data, infrastructure, and security domains to shape major initiatives and support organizational transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the enterprise architecture roadmap in partnership with business leaders.
• Translate business strategies into clear, actionable technology plans.
• Monitor emerging technologies and industry trends to inform strategic decisions.
• Establish and enforce architecture standards, principles, and guardrails.
• Lead architecture review processes to ensure alignment and reduce risk.
• Provide architectural impact assessments for major initiatives.
• Identify and evaluate innovative and disruptive technologies.
• Lead proofs of concept, pilots, and modernization initiatives (cloud, data, digital platforms, etc.)
• Apply design thinking and scenario planning to support organizational change.

Stakeholder & Team Leadership

• Build strong relationships with business and IT leaders to foster alignment.
• Communicate architectural vision, value, and recommendations clearly.
• Mentor architects and product teams; champion best practices and continuous improvement.
• Lead the Technology Architecture Center of Excellence (CoE).

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in enterprise architecture or related disciplines.
• Proven ability to drive technology strategy and deliver integrated, scalable solutions.
• Strong knowledge of EA frameworks, cloud platforms, APIs, microservices, and integration patterns.
• Experience with agile and lean methodologies at scale.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid paternity leave
• Paid maternity leave
• Disability insurance