Enterprise/Solutions Architect – Hybrid

Position: Enterprise/Solutions ArchitectIndustry: BankingType: 12 months contract to hireLocation: Charlotte, NC (2x hybrid)Day to day: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 their 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 fostering 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 organization’s technology stack.Must haves:Proven experience (7+ years) as an Enterprise/Solutions Architect in a large-scale enterprise environment, with experience in the banking sector -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 Compensation:The hourly rate for this position is between $75 – $80 per hour. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.Benefits:The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually – AS Applicable). #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-21