Enterprise Solutions Architect

Brief DescriptionEnterprise Solutions ArchitectJoin Our TeamFor over 70 years, Teachers Federal Credit Union has been committed to guiding members toward building a strong financial foundation today for a better tomorrow. Recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions in 2025, Teachers has grown into one of the nation’s leading credit unions. As we expand our reach across the country, we remain focused on being both a Best Place to Bank and a Best Place to Work. From part-time roles to executive leadership positions, Teachers offers a wide range of meaningful career opportunities.SummaryThe IT Enterprise Solution Architect is responsible for defining, governing, and delivering cross-functional, end-to-end technology solutions across the enterprise. This role ensures that solutions are secure, scalable, compliant, and aligned with organizational objectives, while enabling modernization and continuous improvement.Operating across application, data, integration, infrastructure, and cyber security concerns, the architect acts as a bridge between technology teams and key stakeholders, translating requirements into cohesive architectures that support both current state operations and future state capabilitiesQualifications & Education Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field required Minimum eight years of progressive IT experience with solution or enterprise architecture responsibilities Experience in financial services or other highly regulated environments preferred Demonstrated experience across multiple technology domains, including applications, data platforms, infrastructure, and cyber security Strong understanding of:Enterprise application and integration architectures Data architecture, analytics platforms, and governance models Cloud, hybrid, and on prem infrastructure architectures Proven ability to evaluate and integrate SaaS and vendor platforms into enterprise ecosystemsTOGAF, Zachman, or equivalent enterprise architecture certification preferredCloud platform certifications (Azure, AWS, or equivalent) preferredJob DutiesDefines and governs end-to-end solution architectures spanning applications, data, integration, infrastructure, and securityDevelops current-state and target-state architectures, transition roadmaps, and architectural decision records aligned with enterprise standards and technology strategyEnsures solutions are secure, scalable, resilient, compliant, and operable at scale by embedding security-, privacy-, and resilience-by-design principles Balances functional, non-functional, regulatory, and security requirements, evaluating trade-offs across cost, performance, risk, scalability, and maintainabilityIdentifies, documents, and mitigates architectural and security risks throughout the solution lifecycleActs as a bridge between technology teams and business stakeholders, translating organizational needs into cohesive, secure technical solutionsPartners with platform, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and delivery teams to support solution execution, issue resolution, and architectural assuranceLeads and participates in architecture and security design reviews for major initiatives and third-party solutionsStrategic Architecture & Initiative LeadershipContributes to enterprise architecture direction aligned with the multi-year transformation roadmapProvides architectural leadership across the full project lifecycle, from ideation through production readiness and go-liveSupports cloud-first, AI, and automation initiatives through solution architecture design and implementation guidanceIdentifies cross-project dependencies, integration impacts, and technical risks across initiativesEvaluates and guides vendor and SaaS solutions, ensuring architectural fit, security posture, and alignment with enterprise standardsProduces and maintains architecture artifacts, including solution designs, diagrams, integration patterns, security models, and decision recordsContributes to and enforce architecture and security governance, standards, and best practicesSupports required project lifecycle documentation, including solution designs and infrastructure estimatesPerforms other duties as needed upon request by immediate supervisorBenefits Of Joining The Teachers TeamWe provide a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes, but is not limited to:Paid time off for vacation, personal days, and holidays401(k) company contributionTeachers pays 100% of Dental & Vision premiumTuition reimbursement is offered to full-time employeesExclusive employee discount of 0.96% APR on credit card loans and a 1.00% APR on all other loans through TeacherThe good faith range for this position is $120,750 to $150,750 annually. This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications and operational needs. The salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.All candidates will be subject to a background check, credit check, and drug test to determine employment eligibility. To learn more about Teachers and to view a full list of our job opportunities please visit https://www.teachersfcu.org/about/careersClick here to view: California Privacy Notice