Lead Enterprise Architect

Axos Bank

Target Range:
$185,000.00 /Yr. - $225,000.00 /Yr.
Actual starting pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.

Eligible for an Annual Discretionary Cash Bonus Target: 10%

Eligible for an Annual Discretionary Restricted Stock Units Bonus Target: 10%

These discretionary target bonuses may be awarded semi-annually based upon your achievement of performance goals and targets.

About This Job
This role will report onsite in San Diego, CA. Remote or Hybrid in not available.

Axos Bank is seeking an experienced Lead Enterprise Architect to inform and guide execution of our software development roadmap in support of Axos' strategy. The ideal candidate will have experience within Banking and/or Fintech, see the "big picture" and create architectural approaches for software design and implementation to guide the development teams across diverse financial services verticals. This role requires a deep technical background and excellent software skills, including demonstrable experience in designing software and processes. The goal is to provide a framework for the development of systems that result in high quality solutions that meet business needs, are highly scalable, modular, maintainable, extensible, and secure. Additionally, the ability to develop a unified vision and communicate that vision effectively at all levels of the organization from the developer through executive level is critical.

Responsibilities:

• Design software architecture specifications that support the functional and non-functional requirements of the software solutions, such as usability, reliability, availability, modularity, interoperability, maintainability, testability, and security.
• Apply modern architecture principles and patterns, such as microservices, cloud-native, serverless, event-driven, reactive, domain-driven design, API-first, and DevOps.
• Leverage the latest technologies and tools, such as AI, machine learning, big data, Crypto, IoT, blockchain, and cloud services, to enhance the software solutions and create competitive advantages.
• Improve and enforce the software engineering standards, guidelines, methodologies, processes, and best practices
• Guide and mentor matrixed software engineering teams, including architects, developers, testers, and DevOps engineers, and foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
• Collaborate extensively with product management, business units, and technology teams to understand the customer needs, market trends, and business opportunities, and translate them into software solutions with competitive advantages.
• Research and evaluate new technologies, frameworks, libraries, and tools, and provide recommendations and guidance on their adoption and integration.
• Monitor and analyze the software performance, quality, security, and scalability, and identify and resolve any issues or risks.
• Document and present the software architecture, design, and implementation to the internal and external stakeholders, such as executives, customers, partners, and vendors

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or related field
• 10+ years' experience in software engineering
• 5+ years' experience in software architecture and design
• Prior experience within Banking and/or Fintech
• Proven track record of designing, developing, and delivering complex and scalable software solutions for online and mobile applications, preferably for both B2B and B2C customers
• Expert knowledge and hands-on experience in various programming languages, frameworks, platforms, and tools, such as Java, Python, C#, .NET, Node.js, React, Angular, Vue, Flutter, AWS, Azure, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, etc.
• Strong knowledge and experience in applying modern architecture principles and patterns, such as microservices, cloud-native, serverless, event-driven, reactive, domain-driven design, API-first, and DevOps
• Strong knowledge and experience in leveraging the latest technologies and tools, such as AI, machine learning, big data, IoT, blockchain, and cloud services, to enhance the software solutions and create competitive advantages
• Strong knowledge and experience in establishing and enforcing the software engineering standards, guidelines, methodologies, processes, and best practices, such as agile, scrum, kanban, code review, testing, continuous integration, continuous delivery, and continuous improvement
• Excellent leadership, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and innovative environment
• Passion for learning new technologies, staying updated with the industry trends and best practices, and sharing knowledge with diverse technology teams

Axos Employee Benefits May Include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave, 3 weeks' Vacation, and Holidays (about 11 a year)
• HSA or FSA account and other voluntary benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with Employer Match Program and 529 Savings Plan
• Employee Mortgage Loan Program and free access to an Axos Bank Account with Self-Directed Trading

About Axos

Born digital-first, Axos delivers financial tools and services that allow individuals, small businesses, and companies to access and manage their money how, when, and where they want. We're a diverse team of dynamic, insightful, and independent innovators who are excited to provide technology-driven solutions that offer unbeatable value to our customers.

Axos Financial is our holding company and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "AX" (NYSE: AX).

Learn more about working at Axos

Pre-Employment Background Check and Drug Test:

All offers are contingent upon the candidate successfully passing a credit check, criminal background check, and pre-employment drug screening, which includes screening for marijuana. Axos Bank is a federally regulated banking institution. At the federal level, marijuana is an illegal schedule 1 drug; therefore, we will not employ any person who tests positive for marijuana, regardless of state legalization.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Axos is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Job Functions and Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit for extended periods of time. Manual dexterity and coordination are required while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard and mouse, calculator, telephone, copiers, etc.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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Axos participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States. The E-Verify program is an internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

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