Enterprise/Solutions Architect - Hybrid

Collabera; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 103,320 - 110,208; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A contracting service company is looking for an Enterprise/Solutions Architect to join their Charlotte team in a hybrid role. The position involves strategic planning, solution evaluation, and governance in the banking sector. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience, strong knowledge of cloud computing, and excellent leadership skills. Competitive hourly pay between $75-$80 is offered, along with various benefits including medical insurance and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a large-scale enterprise environment, preferably in banking.
• Strong understanding of emerging technologies.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior leadership on technology strategies.
• Assess new technologies for business alignment.
• Establish architectural governance processes.
• Facilitate communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship.

Skills

Enterprise architecture frameworks

Cloud computing

Microservices architecture

API management

Azure cloud services

Communication skills

Leadership abilities

Education

7+ years of experience as Enterprise/Solutions Architect

Tools

LeanIX

Ardoq

Job description

Overview

Enterprise/Solutions Architect - Hybrid at Collabera

Location: Charlotte, NC (2x hybrid). Type: 12 months contract to hire. Base pay range: $75.00/hr - $80.00/hr. This range is provided by Collabera; actual pay will be based on skills and experience.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Collaborate with senior leadership to define technology strategies and roadmaps that support business growth, innovation, and agility in the banking sector.
• Solution Evaluation: Assess the suitability of new technologies and solutions, conducting thorough evaluations to determine alignment with business needs and architectural standards.
• Governance and Compliance: Establish and enforce architectural governance processes to ensure compliance with industry regulations, security standards, and best practices in banking.
• Collaboration and Communication: Act as a bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders, facilitating communication and alignment on architectural decisions and priorities within the banking domain.
• Technical Leadership: Provide guidance and leadership to development teams, promoting architectural best practices and mentoring junior architects with a focus on banking-specific requirements.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and dependencies within the architecture, implementing mitigation strategies to minimize disruption to banking operations.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends in banking and technology, driving innovation and continuous improvement within the technology stack.

Must Haves

• Proven experience (7+ years) as an Enterprise/Solutions Architect in a large-scale enterprise environment, with banking experience preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and methodologies.
• Strong understanding of cloud computing, microservices architecture, API management, and emerging technologies.
• Experience with Azure cloud services and solutions; financial services or Databricks preferred.
• Experience with EA tools like LeanIX; Ardoq is helpful.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders in the banking industry.
• Proven leadership abilities, with a track record of leading cross-functional teams and driving architectural initiatives to successful outcomes.

Salary and Benefits

Salary: The hourly rate for this position is between $75 - $80 per hour. Factors which may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance; long-term and short-term disability insurance; paid parking/public transportation; paid time off (vacation, sick leave, safe time); paid holidays; and paid parental leave where applicable.

Employment details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology