Enterprise/Solutions Architect - Hybrid

Overview Enterprise/Solutions Architect - Hybrid at Collabera Location: Charlotte, NC (2x hybrid). Type: 12 months contract to hire. Base pay range: $75.00/hr - $80.00/hr. This range is provided by Collabera; actual pay will be based on skills and experience. Responsibilities Strategic Planning: Collaborate with senior leadership to define technology strategies and roadmaps that support business growth, innovation, and agility in the banking sector. Solution Evaluation: Assess the suitability of new technologies and solutions, conducting thorough evaluations to determine alignment with business needs and architectural standards. Governance and Compliance: Establish and enforce architectural governance processes to ensure compliance with industry regulations, security standards, and best practices in banking. Collaboration and Communication: Act as a bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders, facilitating communication and alignment on architectural decisions and priorities within the banking domain. Technical Leadership: Provide guidance and leadership to development teams, promoting architectural best practices and mentoring junior architects with a focus on banking-specific requirements. Risk Management: Identify potential risks and dependencies within the architecture, implementing mitigation strategies to minimize disruption to banking operations. Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends in banking and technology, driving innovation and continuous improvement within the technology stack. Must Haves Proven experience ( 7+ years) as an Enterprise/Solutions Architect in a large-scale enterprise environment, with banking experience preferred. In-depth knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and methodologies. Strong understanding of cloud computing, microservices architecture, API management, and emerging technologies. Experience with Azure cloud services and solutions; financial services or Databricks preferred. Experience with EA tools like LeanIX; Ardoq is helpful. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders in the banking industry. Proven leadership abilities, with a track record of leading cross-functional teams and driving architectural initiatives to successful outcomes. Salary and Benefits Salary: The hourly rate for this position is between $75 - $80 per hour . Factors which may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance; long-term and short-term disability insurance; paid parking/public transportation; paid time off (vacation, sick leave, safe time); paid holidays; and paid parental leave where applicable. Employment details Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Contract Job function: Engineering and Information Technology #J-18808-Ljbffr