Principal Architect, Artificial Intelligence

The Principal Architect will take the lead to drive strategy and innovation in the evaluation of existing systems and technologies and development of strategic solutions and blueprints to solve stated business challenges. The principal architect will drive the development and refinement of our Enterprise Architecture Framework. The incumbent will provide architectural leadership across our organizationu2019s systems, products, and technologies. They will lead our Enterprise Architecture teams and have significant collaboration with external partners to ensure that technology decisions and blueprints align with the overall Enterprise Architecture Framework. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: + Able to lead large scale business and technology initiatives across the enterprise/company. Drive solutions that fully meet our architecture standards. Help define new standards when we encounter gaps with current standards. + Define and create technology strategy documents and contribute to the banku2019s technology roadmap development. + Identify the organizational impact (for example, on skills, processes, structures and culture) and financial impact of the EA. + Research and maintain knowledge in emerging technologies and possible application to the business. + Lead the creation of governing principles to guide the EA strategy and solution decisions for the enterprise. + Research, evaluate and recommend technologies that support current or future company strategies. + Analyze industry, technology, and market trends to determine their potential impacts on the enterprise. + Drive cross-product, cross-functional architecture efforts to deliver technology initiatives that meet our enterprise architecture standards. + Identify business requirements that affect the enterprise architecture and provide solutions that integrate into the overall architectural vision and strategy. + Work closely with subject matter expert and technology discipline leaders to continually enhance reference architecture, technology standards, policy and governance. + Maintain an organization-wide view on current and future business and application architecture in support of goals and objectives. + Define and execute the companyu2019s enterprise architecture values and standards for acquiring or developing systems, equipment, or software within the company. + Provide expertise in the development of standards, architectural governance, design patterns and IT practices. + Coach / mentor other team members as appropriate + Recruits, develops, and sustains a high-performing team while promoting a culture of shared accountability, operational excellence, and partnership across the organization. + Models Thriventu2019s leadership competencies u2013 courage, collaboration, and commitment by demonstrating resiliency, working together to make the best decisions, and holding yourself and others accountable. u200b + Supports and/or develops an environment in which Thrivent employees and colleagues are focused on continuous improvement, exceptional employee engagement, and an unwavering commitment to our clients. Shapes and/or supports a culture that represents the Thrivent purpose, promise and values, ensuring that Thriventu2019s trust and reputation remain strong with its clients. u200b QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS: Required: + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or other technical field or equivalent work experience + 15+ years progressively responsible positions in Information Technology or related fields + 10+ years of experience in Enterprise Architecture, application architecture and/or software development Preferred: + Masteru2019s Degree + Financial Services industry experience Pay Transparency Thriventu2019s long-term growth depends on attracting, rewarding, and retaining people who are committed to helping others thrive with purpose. We accomplish this by offering a wide variety of market competitive compensation programs to attract, reward, and retain top talent. The applicable salary or hourly wage range for this full-time role is $169,508.00 - $229,336.00 per year, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will be determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, location, relevant experience, skills, and knowledge, business needs, market demand, and other factors Thrivent deems important. Thrivent is unique in our commitment to helping people to be wise with money and live balanced and generous lives. That extends to our benefits. The following benefits may be offered: various bonuses (including, for example, annual or long-term incentives); medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account; flexible spending account; 401k; pension; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; disability insurance; supplemental protection insurance; 20 days of Paid Time Off each year; Sick and Safe Time; 10 paid company holidays; Volunteer Time Off; paid parental leave; EAP; well-being benefits, and other employee benefits. Eligibility for receipt of these benefits is subject to the applicable plan/policy documents. Thriventu2019s plans/policies are subject to change at any time at Thriventu2019s discretion. Thrivent provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) without regard to race, religion, color, sex , gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable local, state , or federal law. This policy applies to all employees and job applicants. Thrivent is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation , please let us know by sending an email to or call 800-847-4836 and request Human Resources. At Thrivent, we believe money is a tool, not a goal. Driven by a higher purpose at our core, we are committed to providing financial advice, investments, insurance, banking and generosity programs to help people make the most of all theyu2019ve been given. At our heart, we are a membership-owned fraternal organization, as well as a holistic financial services organization, dedicated to serving the unique needs of our customers. We focus on their goals and priorities, guiding them toward financial choices that will help them live the life they want todayu2014and tomorrow. For over 100 years, Thrivent has been helping people build their financial futures and live more generous lives. Today, itu2019s a Fortune 500 company that offers a full range of expert financial solutions, serving more than 2 million customers, as well as the communities in which they live and work. Thrivent fosters a diverse workforce to serve our diverse clientele, reflecting a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. If youu2019re intrigued about our work and the possibility of becoming part of it, we invite you to visit to learn more. You wonu2019t just build a career; youu2019ll be part of an organization focused on growing, innovating, and serving.

Created: 2026-03-26