Remote Banking Solution Architect: Mainframe & Cloud

Ensono; Salt Lake City (UT); Remote; USD 156,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Health plan options

401k match

Dental & Vision

Disability & Life

Fertility coverage

Parental leave

Education reimbursement

Sabbatical leave

Wellness program

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Ensono is actively seeking a Banking Solution Architect to drive IT transformation for financial institution clients, from mainframe modernization to digital services. The role guides pre-sales activities, designs end-to-end solutions, and ensures strict regulatory compliance while engaging with executive stakeholders.

You will collaborate with solution architects and digital consultants to deliver multi-year programs, crafting reference architectures and costed proposals that align with

Qualifications

• 10+ years of extensive experience in solution architecture, with at least 5 years in financial services or banking environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, TOGAF).
• Understanding of mainframe technologies and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Strong knowledge of banking regulatory requirements (PCI-DSS, FDIC, SOX, etc.).
• Familiarity with cutting-edge digital solutions for financial institutions.
• Ability to align technical solutions with business objectives while maintaining compliance.
• Effective collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams.
• Comfortable engaging with C-suite stakeholders in banking organizations.

Responsibilities

• Understand financial institution client needs deeply and tailor solutions accordingly.
• Present Ensono’s Mainframe Modernization Service and digital offerings to banking clients.
• Develop proof of concepts that demonstrate value across the entire IT landscape while maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Address client questions and objections during proposal presentations, with particular expertise in financial services requirements.
• Work with cross-functional teams to execute multi-year transformation initiatives for banking environments.
• Create reference architecture frameworks and templates for complex solutions specific to financial institutions.
• Foster executive-level relationships with banking clients, emphasizing client satisfaction and risk mitigation.
• Provide fully costed solution architecture that meets regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Communicate progress and direction through formal presentations, collaborative meetings, and content publishing to banking stakeholders.
• Maintain and update documentation related to organization-wide IT activities, technology roadmaps, and regulatory considerations.

Skills

Solution architecture

Banking industry knowledge

Mainframe modernization

Cloud platforms

Regulatory compliance

C-suite engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Ensono is actively seeking a Banking Solution Architect to drive IT transformation for financial institution clients, from mainframe modernization to digital services. The role guides pre-sales activities, designs end-to-end solutions, and ensures strict regulatory compliance while engaging with executive stakeholders.

You will collaborate with solution architects and digital consultants to deliver multi-year programs, crafting reference architectures and costed proposals that align with