Remote Banking Solutions Architect: Mainframe Modernization

Ensono; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 156,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Paid Days Off

401k with company match

Education Reimbursement

Sabbatical leave

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Ensono is seeking a Banking Solution Architect to drive modernization initiatives for financial institutions. You’ll work in pre‑sales with cross‑functional teams, aligning technical solutions with banking regulatory requirements and business objectives.

Responsibilities include presenting the Mainframe Modernization Service, developing POCs, and engaging C‑suite stakeholders. This role emphasizes compliance, risk mitigation, and delivering End-to-End digital banking solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in solution architecture, with at least 5 years in financial services or banking environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field.
• Certifications such as CISSP and TOGAF.
• Understanding of mainframe technologies and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Strong knowledge of banking regulatory requirements (PCI-DSS, FDIC, SOX).
• 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 IT landscape while ensuring regulatory compliance
• Address client questions and objections during proposal presentations with banking expertise
• Work with cross-functional teams to execute multi-year transformation initiatives for banking environments
• Create reference architecture frameworks and templates for complex financial solutions
• 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 and meetings with stakeholders
• Maintain and update documentation related to IT activities, roadmaps, and regulatory considerations

Skills

Solution architecture

Financial services expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Mainframe technologies

Job description

Ensono is seeking a Banking Solution Architect to drive modernization initiatives for financial institutions. You’ll work in pre‑sales with cross‑functional teams, aligning technical solutions with banking regulatory requirements and business objectives.

Responsibilities include presenting the Mainframe Modernization Service, developing POCs, and engaging C‑suite stakeholders. This role emphasizes compliance, risk mitigation, and delivering End-to-End digital banking solutions.