Principal Architect

Role Overview

• Act as an advisor to leadership to develop or influence applications, network, information security, database, operating systems, or web technologies for highly complex business and technical needs across multiple groups
• Lead the strategy and resolution of highly complex and unique challenges requiring in-depth evaluation across multiple areas or the enterprise, delivering long-term, large-scale solutions that require vision, creativity, innovation, advanced analytical and inductive thinking
• Translate advanced technology experience, deep knowledge of organizational business objectives, and understanding of the enterprise technology landscape into actionable engineering solutions
• Provide vision, direction, and expertise to leadership on implementing innovative and significant business solutions
• Design and drive implementation of AI-driven solutions to optimize business operations in administrative functions
• Maintain knowledge of industry best practices and emerging technologies, recommending innovations that enhance operations and provide competitive advantage
• Engage strategically with professionals and managers across the enterprise and serve as an expert advisor to senior leadership

Requirements

• 7+ years of architecture experience in one or more of the following: enterprise, solution, data, application, infrastructure, or security architecture in a large‑scale environment
• 7+ years of engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education
• 5+ years of information technology design experience including systems, applications, or architecture
• 3+ years of workflow and/or automation experience
• 2+ years of experience leveraging AI and/or generative AI frameworks (e.g., GPT‑4, LangChain) for operational optimization
• 1+ years of experience architecting and implementing conversational AI or agentic systems
• 3+ years of experience using industry standards such as BAG, BIAN, TOGAF, and architecture modeling languages such as ArchiMate, UML, BPMN, etc., with experience leveraging BizzDesign Horizzon
• 5+ years of experience in the financial services or banking domain
• Ability to influence across all organizational levels, particularly senior management
• Strong negotiation, influencing, and collaboration skills to build successful relationships
• Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in computer science, information systems, or related discipline
• Experience leading or managing architectural strategies and roadmaps aligned to business objectives
• Deep understanding of cloud technologies (GCP, Azure) and familiarity with data center exit strategies
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and the ability to derive insights from data
• Experience leading application consolidation and rationalization efforts, including emerging technology evaluations

Tech Stack

• Azure
• Cloud
• Google Cloud Platform

Benefits

• Health benefits
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid time off
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
• Parental leave
• Critical caregiving leave
• Discounts and savings
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarships for dependent children
• Adoption reimbursement