Enterprise Solutions Architect

Axos Bank; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Ins.

Paid time off (Sick leave, vacation, &

HSA or FSA and voluntary benefits

401(k) with employer match & 529 plan

Employee Mortgage Loan Program & self‑

Job summary

Axos Bank is seeking an experienced Enterprise Solutions Architect to define and guide the modernization of our hybrid banking platform. You will shape architectural standards, governance, and a scalable ecosystem while aligning with business goals and regulatory requirements.

Reporting to the Head of Data & Architecture, you will drive data architecture, real-time processing, and secure, auditable AI-enabled architectures across enterprise systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10+ years designing and implementing technology solutions.
• Experience leading large-scale software projects.
• Strong knowledge of web apps, middleware, cloud delivery of microservices, REST APIs, cybersecurity, QA principles.
• Experience with languages including C#, Java, PHP, ASP DOT Net, JavaScript, React/Angular.
• Experience designing autonomous AI agents using foundation models like Claude, GPT-4/4.1, Gemini.
• Experience integrating with enterprise systems via APIs, functions and tools.
• Experience using UML, C4 and architecture modeling frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic design and modernization of hybrid banking systems.
• Guide data architecture and real-time processing enhancements.
• Lead governance and standards for enterprise architecture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across the organization.
• Balance mobile/web experiences with core backend systems.

Skills

Solutions Architecture

Enterprise Architecture

Cross-functional collaboration

Cloud & hybrid architectures

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

APIGEE

Salesforce

Jack Henry

FIS

REST APIs

Microservices

UML

Mermaid

Job description

Axos Bank Target Range: $170,000.00 /Yr. - $187,000.00 /Yr. Actual starting pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.

Eligible for an Annual Discretionary Cash Bonus Target: 10% Eligible for an Annual Discretionary Restricted Stock Units Bonus Target: 10% These discretionary target bonuses may be awarded semi-annually based upon your achievement of performance goals and targets.

We are looking for an experienced Solutions Architect to inform and guide execution of our software development roadmap in support of Enterprise Technology Strategy. Reporting to the Head of Data & Architecture, you will see the "big picture" and create architectural approaches for architecture, design and implementation to guide the technology teams. This role offers a unique greenfield opportunity for a seasoned practitioner to shape the future of Enterprise Architecture at Digital Bank from the ground up. As an Enterprise Solutions Architect, you won't just be implementing technology you'll be a key architect of a transformative vision. You'll play a pivotal role in establishing a robust architecture practice, defining standards, frameworks, and best practices that will guide the bank's long-term evolution, all while supporting projects and strategic program architecture. Beyond technology, this is a chance to influence strategic direction, drive business impact, and collaborate across diverse teams to build a scalable, future-ready ecosystem.

This role requires a strong technical background, hands-on approach and excellent people management skills, including demonstrable experience in leading organization level changes. The goal is to provide a framework for the development of technology ecosystem through high quality solutions that meet business needs, are highly scalable, modular, maintainable, portable and extensible. Additionally, the ability to develop a unified vision and communicate that vision effectively at all levels of the organization from the developer through executive level is critical.

In this role, you will drive the strategic design and modernization of hybrid banking systems, focusing on seamless integrations, data architecture, and legacy migration. Addressing technical debt and enhancing real-time data processing capabilities will be critical to supporting banking operations. You'll work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to guide architectural governance and ensure scalable, future-proof solutions that align with business objectives while balancing mobile and web experiences with core backend systems.

If you're passionate about innovation, solving complex challenges, and leaving a lasting legacy at fast-growing digital-only bank, this is your platform to make a profound difference beyond technology and people management.

Responsibilities

• Solution Architecture - Experience with Design Patterns, Best Practices, Standards & Policies.
• Agentic AI Architecture - Experience with designing, governing, and operationalizing Agentic AI ecosystems, and ensuring enterprise is secure, auditable, scalable, and regulatory‑compliant.
• Integration Architecture - Expertise in APIs, microservices, and middleware.
• Data Architecture - Strong knowledge of data modeling, data pipelines, MDM, data management, data governance and real-time data processing etc.
• Cloud & Hybrid Solutions - Proficiency in cloud platforms and hybrid environments. Experience on major hyper-scalers is good-to-have.
• Legacy System Modernization - Experience in migrating/refactoring legacy systems.
• Cross-Functional Stakeholder Management - Proven collaboration skills across teams.
• Architectural Governance - Experience in setting standards & policies, design patterns, architectural principles, and ensuring governance and compliance.
• Banking Technology - Experience with Banking solutions including not limited to APIGEE, Salesforce, Jack Henry, FIS, etc.

Good‑to‑Have Competencies

• AI/ML Integration - Knowledge of AI/ML in banking systems.
• DevOps & Automation - Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code.
• Cybersecurity - Awareness of security best practices and compliance.
• Business Process Re‑engineering - Experience optimizing workflows through technology.
• Vendor & Partner Management - Ability to manage third‑party vendors and solutions.
• Technical Debt Management - Ability to assess and reduce technical debt.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 10+ years' designing and implementing Technology Solutions & Architecture
• Proven experience as Architect working on large‑scale software projects
• Excellent knowledge of web applications, message‑oriented‑middleware, cloud delivery of microservices, REST APIs, cybersecurity, software quality assurance principles, and more
• Experience designing and developing software in a variety of languages including C#, Java, PHP, ASP DOT Net, JavaScript, JavaScript Frameworks, React, Angular, Ionic
• Experience designing and deploying autonomous AI agents that use foundation models (e.g., Claude, GPT‑4/4.1, Gemini) as reasoning engines
• Experience leveraging IDE‑native agents (e.g., Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude) and integrating with enterprise systems via APIs, functions, and tools.
• Experience / knowledge of UML, C4, 4+1 Architecture models, and other modeling methods
• Experience overseeing customized development of processes for multiple projects simultaneously
• Professional experience analyzing code for weaknesses, errors, and security vulnerabilities. Experience overseeing plans to remediate and improve processes to prevent them
• Excellent knowledge of UML, Visio, Gliffy, Claude, Mermaid and other architecture modeling tools and frameworks
• Experience overseeing customized development of processes for multiple projects simultaneously

Axos Employee Benefits May Include

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave, 3 weeks' Vacation, and Holidays (about 11 a year)
• HSA or FSA account and other voluntary benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with Employer Match Program and 529 Savings Plan
• Employee Mortgage Loan Program and free access to an Axos Bank Account with Self‑Directed Trading

About Axos Born digital-first, Axos delivers financial tools and services that allow individuals, small businesses, and companies to access and manage their money how, when, and where they want. We're a diverse team of dynamic, insightful, and independent innovators who are excited to provide technology-driven solutions that offer unbeatable value to our customers. Axos Financial is our holding company and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "AX" (NYSE: AX). Learn more about working at Axos

Pre‑Employment Background Check and Drug Test: All offers are contingent upon the candidate successfully passing a credit check, criminal background check, and pre‑employment drug screening, which includes screening for marijuana. Axos Bank is a federally regulated banking institution. At the federal level, marijuana is an illegal schedule 1 drug; therefore, we will not employ any person who tests positive for marijuana, regardless of state legalization.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Axos is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Job Functions and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit for extended periods of time. Manual dexterity and coordination are required while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard and mouse, calculator, telephone, copiers, etc. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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