Enterprise Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Design and architect IT systems that integrate processes, applications, data, and technology.

• Ensure that all systems are aligned with business objectives and enterprise IT standards.

• Plan, troubleshoot, and provide guidance to technical teams on strategic, operational, secure, and cost-effective solutions.

• Ensure a cohesive architecture across interdependent on-premises and cloud technology systems.

• Create and manage architecture assets within the designated portfolio and business scope.

• Develop technical design recommendations for new products, services, applications, and technology solutions.

• Identify risks or issues related to technology solutions and design that may impact project benefits.

• Assist stakeholders in resolving or mitigating project risks and delays.

• Engage in system specification reviews to translate requirements into valid software architecture.

• Research relevant technologies and conduct proofs of concept and prototypes.

• Recommend technological applications for future product architecture.

• Deliver innovative solutions that are tailored to the needs of the organization.

• Provide architectural insights for business cases, including feasibility, risks, and alignment with enterprise strategy.

• Stay informed of industry technical and business trends through professional associations, practice communities, and personal learning.

• Oversee complex projects and cross-domain initiatives across multiple teams.

• Integrate diverse systems with overarching business strategies and enterprise goals.

• Design scalable, sustainable, and compliant solutions.

• Operate at a group/enterprise-wide level as a specialist resource for senior leaders and stakeholders.

• Tackle complex, ambiguous, and non-routine problems with creativity.

• Implement changes in response to evolving trends.

• Apply BMO’s Risk Management Framework and Risk Culture while safeguarding the bank and its assets.

• Undertake other broader work or responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Typically, 7+ years of relevant experience.

• A post-secondary degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• An experienced professional with a blend of education, experience, and industry knowledge.

• Advanced proficiency in critical thinking.

• Advanced proficiency in building and managing relationships.

• Advanced proficiency in adaptability.

• Advanced proficiency in banking operations.

• Advanced proficiency in risk assessment.

• Advanced proficiency in regulatory compliance management.

• Advanced proficiency in cloud architectures.

• Advanced proficiency in security architecture design.

• Advanced proficiency in technical architecture.

• Advanced proficiency in infrastructure development.

• Advanced proficiency in information technology strategies.

• Ability to make sound, risk-informed decisions that align with business strategy.

• Adherence to applicable policies, laws, and regulations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Accident insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Retirement savings plans.

• Performance-based incentives.

• Discretionary bonuses.

• Other perks and rewards.

• In-depth training and coaching.

• Manager support.

• Network-building opportunities.

• Tools and resources to achieve new milestones.

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.