Enterprise Architect / Solution Architect (Pega & Azure Specialist)

Job-ID: 395562Sector: Technology and ITLocation: Charlotte, NCContract: PermanentPosted: 2026-10-11Deadline: 0001-01-01Enterprise Architect / Solution Architect (Pega & Azure Specialist)Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid – 2/3 days on-site) Pay Range: $175,000 – $185,000 (W2 Only) Compliance: No C2C, No Third Parties, No W2 ReferralsRole OverviewWe are seeking a high-caliber Enterprise Architect to join a premier global financial institution in Charlotte. In this pivotal role, you will shape the technological landscape by designing strategic architectures that drive digital transformation across the banking domain. You will act as the bridge between senior leadership and technical teams, ensuring that IT infrastructure, applications, and data platforms are agile, secure, and perfectly aligned with long-term business objectives.Key ResponsibilitiesArchitectural Blueprinting: Develop and maintain comprehensive architectural blueprints encompassing IT infrastructure, cloud-native applications, and data platforms.Workflow & Orchestration: Lead the design of complex workflow engineering and business process orchestration, specifically leveraging Pega and ServiceNow environments.Strategic Roadmapping: Partner with senior leadership to define technology strategies that support innovation and agility in the global banking sector.Evaluation & Governance: Conduct thorough assessments of emerging technologies (Databricks, Microservices, AI) to ensure they meet strict banking architectural standards and regulatory compliance.Technical Leadership: Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for development teams, providing mentorship and enforcing architectural best practices across the SDLC.Risk & Resilience: Identify architectural dependencies and implement robust mitigation strategies to ensure zero disruption to mission-critical banking operations.Required Skills & ExperienceExperience: 5+ years of proven success as an Enterprise Architect within a large-scale enterprise environment (Global Banking or Financial Services highly preferred).Technical Core: Extensive working experience in Workflow Engineering and Business Process Orchestration.Pega experience is strongly preferred.ServiceNow knowledge is a significant plus.Cloud & Data: Strong mastery of Azure cloud services, microservices architecture, API management, and Databricks.Architectural Frameworks: In-depth knowledge of EA frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, etc.) and experience with EA tools such as LeanIX or Ardoq.Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.Communication: Exceptional ability to articulate complex technical "future state" concepts to non-technical stakeholders and executive leadership.Position RequirementsStrictly W2 Only: This is a direct W2 contract/full-time engagement. We cannot facilitate C2C, 1099, or any third-party referrals.Hybrid Work: Candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to Charlotte, NC, and work on-site 2–3 days per week.How to Apply If you are a visionary architect with a deep background in banking workflows and cloud transformation, please submit your resume for immediate consideration. Join us in building the most resilient and innovative architectural foundation in the financial services industry!If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.