IT Principal Architect

• →Executes complex architecture requirements analysis to convert end user needs into technical solutions.
• →Synchronizes systems design and technology constraints in accordance with compliance requirements.
• →Develops key capabilities and performance requirements when developing system architectures.
• →Creates technical specifications and standards for layered and multidimensional models.
• →Designs and implements solutions requiring integration of multiple platforms, operating systems and applications across the enterprise.
• →Communicates the design of the technical architecture clearly too all stakeholders.
• →Implements complex data modeling and advanced project development of system architecture.

• 5 years of experience defining target-state architectures and technology strategies for large, complex organizations.
• Experience leading architecture for one or more business domains such as Deposits, Lending, Payments, Treasury, Fraud, Risk & Compliance, or Customer Experience.
• Strong knowledge of modern architecture patterns including API-first, event-driven, microservices, cloud-native, and domain-driven design.
• Experience developing Architecture Decision Documents (ADDs), reference architectures, and technology standards.
• Ability to influence senior business and technology leaders and drive strategic technology decisions.
• Experience supporting regulatory, audit, risk, and compliance initiatives in highly regulated industries.
• Strong understanding of data architecture, integration patterns, security controls, and application modernization strategies.

• 7+ years of experience leading technical strategy and architecture within the banking or financial services industry.
• Experience with digital transformation, core modernization, and customer-centric transformation initiatives.
• Knowledge of AI architecture, AI governance, data governance, and emerging technology trends.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF and business capability modeling.
• Experience establishing architecture governance processes and architecture review boards.
• Proven track record of reducing technical debt and driving platform rationalization efforts.
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• University (Degree) Preferred

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level
8IC

Additional Responsibilities:

• Own current-state, transition-state, and target-state architecture for assigned business domains.
• Partner with business leaders to align technology investments with strategic business outcomes.
• Establish and enforce enterprise standards, reusable patterns, and governance controls.
• Identify, track, and drive remediation of technical debt, audit findings, and architectural risks.
• Mentor solution architects and engineering teams on architecture principles and best practices.
• Maintain business capability maps, application roadmaps, and technology lifecycle plans.
• Drive cross-domain architectural alignment to ensure scalability, resilience, security, and operational efficiency.

Posting end date - 9/30/26