Enterprise Solutions Architect

axos; United States; On-site; USD 170,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Axos Bank seeks an experienced Enterprise Solutions Architect to guide the software roadmap and shape an architecture practice across a greenfield enterprise platform. You will lead standards, governance, and best practices while aligning business objectives with technology strategy.

Reporting to the Head of Data & Architecture, you will influence executives and developers alike, drive modernization of hybrid banking systems, and ensure scalable, secure, and modular designs for mobile and web

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 10+ years designing and implementing technology solutions and architecture.
• Proven experience as Architect on large-scale software projects.
• Strong knowledge of web applications, middleware, cloud delivery of microservices, REST APIs, cybersecurity, QA principles.
• Experience designing and developing software in languages including C#, Java, PHP, ASP.NET, JavaScript, React, Angular, Ionic.

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 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.

Skills

Solution Architecture

Agentic AI Architecture

Integration Architecture

Data Architecture

Cloud & Hybrid Solutions

Legacy System Modernization

Cross-Functional StakeholderManagement

Architectural Governance

Banking Technology

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

APIGEE

Salesforce

Jack Henry

FIS

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.

About This Job

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 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 Experien