Enterprise Architect II

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

📋 Description

• Design and enhance the enterprise architecture framework for Velera Systems, focusing on business, application, and technology architectures.

• Develop TOGAF artifacts, including matrices, diagrams, building blocks, and principles using ArchiMate.

• Acquire knowledge and construct business architecture elements such as business capability models, gap analyses, risk impact assessments, value stream maps, heat maps, and decision matrices.

• Provide mentorship and direction to junior architects and technical teams, promoting collaboration and best practices in architectural design and implementation.

• Supervise significant architectural projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and the timely delivery of solutions.

• Assess and develop solutions utilizing Architecture Review Board (ARB), Permit to Build (PTB), and Permit to Operation (PTO) artifacts, along with capacity forecasting planning and managing a technology-based end of support and rationalization program.

• Collaborate closely with senior stakeholders and business leaders to comprehend their needs and ensure that architectural solutions effectively tackle business challenges.

• Identify and assess emerging technologies and industry trends, proposing innovative solutions to enhance system performance and competitive edge.

• Establish and uphold architectural standards and governance frameworks to guarantee consistency, security, and compliance with industry regulations.

• Proactively identify potential architecture-related risks and devise strategies to mitigate them, ensuring system reliability and resilience.

• Create and maintain comprehensive architectural documentation, including models, diagrams, and specifications, while providing regular updates on architectural progress and impact.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience is mandatory.

• Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) are preferred.

• 5-7 years of experience in enterprise architecture or systems design is required.

• Extensive exposure to finance and payment systems is essential.

• A thorough understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks, integration techniques, and technology stacks pertinent to finance and payments is necessary.

• Capability to produce hands-on TOGAF artifacts such as matrices, diagrams, analyses, roadmaps, building blocks, and business capacity maps.

• Practical experience with architectural modeling tools like EA Sparx or ServiceNow APM is recommended.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an emphasis on strategic and tactical thinking.

• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences and influence key decision-makers.

• Demonstrated experience in leading architectural projects and teams, with a proven track record of successful implementations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive wages

• Medical with telemedicine

• Dental and Vision

• Basic and Optional Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Maternity, Parental, Family Care

• Community Volunteer Time Off

• 12 Paid Holidays

• Company Paid Disability Insurance

• 401k (with employer match)

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company provided contributions

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Supplemental Insurance

• Mental Health and Well-being: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Wellness program