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Enterprise Architect (ICS, 2296)
Enterprise Architect (ICS, 2296)Imagine Staffing Technology • Buffalo, NY, US
Enterprise Architect (ICS, 2296)

Enterprise Architect (ICS, 2296)

Imagine Staffing Technology • Buffalo, NY, US
23 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

J ob Title : Enterprise Architect ( ICS )

Location : Buffalo, NY

Hire Type : Contingent

Hourly : $ 48.37 - $ 80.62 / hour

Work Model : Hybrid

Contact Email : bfesmire@imaginestaffing.net

No C2C, C2H or Visa Sponsorship Available.

Nature & Scope : Positional Overview

We are seeking a visionary Enterprise Architect to lead the design, implementation, and integration of Cloud infrastructure within our financial organization. This role will play a pivotal role in shaping the organization’s technology strategy, landscape, and roadmap. This position requires a deep understanding of banking compliance and U.S. Federal regulations, as well as expertise in designing and implementing solutions that align with operational and security standards.

Role & Responsibility :

Tasks That Will Lead To Your Success

  • Strategic Planning : Define and evolve enterprise architecture strategies and roadmaps that align business priorities, regulatory requirements, and long-term technology vision.
  • High-Level Design : Develop high-level architectural models and frameworks that support secure, scalable, and resilient solutions across complex financial ecosystems.
  • Detailed Solutions Architecture : Translate strategic objectives into actionable solution architectures that provide clear direction to delivery and engineering teams.
  • Regulatory & Risk Alignment : Ensure architectural solutions comply with financial industry regulations, internal risk frameworks, and data privacy standards, supporting auditability and operational integrity.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner with business leaders, product owners, and technology teams to ensure architectural alignment across client services, digital platforms, and core banking systems.
  • Implementation Leadership : Provide architectural oversight and governance throughout the solution delivery lifecycle, ensuring adherence to enterprise standards and successful on-time execution of high-impact initiatives.
  • Trusted Advisor : Build strong relationships with management, providing expert advice and insights to support decision-making.
  • Communication : Communicate complex architectural concepts clearly and persuasively to both technical and non-technical audiences, fostering alignment and informed decision-making.
  • Vendor & Partner Engagement : Collaborate with external technology providers and service partners to ensure solutions meet enterprise standards for performance, cost-effectiveness, and agility in a highly regulated environment.

Skills & Experience :

Qualifications That Will Help You Thrive

  • Strategic Thinking : Ability to align technology architecture with business strategy, identifying opportunities to drive value, efficiency, and innovation across complex financial services ecosystems.
  • Business Acumen : Deep understanding of financial services, particularly the needs of high-net-worth clients and institutions, with the ability to translate those needs into effective architectural solutions.
  • Enterprise Architecture Expertise : Proficiency in developing and applying enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) to guide technology planning, governance, and execution.
  • Solution Design : Skilled in designing end-to-end solutions that are scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise standards, while addressing both current and future-state business capabilities.
  • Technology Integration : Experience integrating diverse systems, platforms, and data sources to create cohesive, interoperable solutions that support seamless client experiences and operational efficiency.
  • Risk and Compliance Awareness : Strong grasp of regulatory and risk considerations in financial services, with the ability to architect solutions that meet compliance, audit, and data governance requirements.
  • Stakeholder Engagement : Proven ability to collaborate with senior business and technology leaders, facilitating alignment, managing expectations, and influencing strategic decisions.
  • Communication and Visualization : Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex architectural concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences through clear documentation, presentations, and visual models.
  • Change Leadership : Ability to lead through ambiguity, drive consensus, and support organizational change as part of large-scale transformation initiatives.
  • Critical Thinking Skills : A creative and analytical approach to diagnosing and resolving technical challenges.
  • Continuous Learning : A passion for staying updated on financial services related technologies and their rapidly evolving tools, features, and best practices.

    • EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

  • Education : Bachelors in computer science, IT, engineering, or related field
  • 7+ years in cloud architecture, with 3+ years focused on Azure hybrid environments.
  • Knowledge of institutional banking products and services including capital markets, investment management, structured finance, and M&A.
  • Experience in driving and delivering innovation within the realm of financial services.
  • Working knowledge of architecture diagramming practices, architectural frameworks, and / or enterprise architecture tools
  • Work experience in software engineering, software delivery and / or solution architecture including developing and integrating applications using relevant software architecture principles and patterns
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