Senior Enterprise Architect – Cloud, AI & Platform Strategy

PowerToFly; New York (NY); On-site; USD 155,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to drive architectural vision across lines of business and define standards and patterns for the ISG platform.

The role requires strong leadership, experience with Agile, Cloud, and DevOps, and the ability to coordinate across global teams to deliver on strategic roadmaps. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field from an accredited university.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience designing and developing technology solutions.
• Experience designing and building cloud-native applications; familiarity with cloud services (Azure, Google Cloud, AWS).
• Good Knowledge of Generative Artificial Intelligence capabilities
• Good Knowledge in cloud-native platforms and containerization strategies (Kubernetes, Docker, virtualization)
• Knowledge of coding languages and frameworks (e.g., Java, C#, JS, Python, C/C++, Angular, React)
• Experience with enterprise data management technologies, including relational databases, NoSQL platforms, distributed storage systems, data warehouses, and data lake technologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Experience working with global teams across time zones and countries
• Proven ability to influence software architecture designs
• Understanding of architectural design patterns (Event Driven Architecture, Service Oriented Architecture, Microservices, Domain Driven Design, Layered Design)
• Outstanding relationship management, teamwork, and communication skills; able to operate at senior levels in written and verbal communications

Responsibilities

• Create target state vision and business architecture strategies; facilitate execution of IT delivery roadmap in line with business goals
• Lead or influence cross-domain solution architectures, articulating impacts on applications, data, and technology
• Identify opportunities for modernization, convergence, and optimization of the current portfolio; provide technology options to bridge gaps in target state
• Collaborate with engineering leadership, platform architects, and product strategy leaders to develop domain roadmaps
• Stay current with trends and innovations in Finance and IT, recommending appropriate developments
• Define and promote a risk control culture while delivering architectural and technological vision
• Monitor external regulations and internal policies impacting Architecture Practices
• Manage engagement with internal partners (Cloud, DevOps, Architecture teams, Data, etc.)
• Resolve issues or blockers, coordinate directly with other teams or through Scrum-of-Scrum ceremonies
• Act as project 'auditor' to ensure conformance to architecture guardrails and policies
• Provide architectural leadership in resolving inter-program issues and fostering convergence opportunities
• Proven experience as a general Enterprise Architect in large development organizations
• Good knowledge of Enterprise Architecture models such as TOGAF and experience operating and governing architecture processes

Skills

Generative AI

Enterprise Architecture

Leadership

TOGAF

Education

BA/BS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Virtualization

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

Oracle

MongoDB

Snowflake

Job description

Morgan Stanley is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to drive architectural vision across lines of business and define standards and patterns for the ISG platform.

The role requires strong leadership, experience with Agile, Cloud, and DevOps, and the ability to coordinate across global teams to deliver on strategic roadmaps. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are essential.