[Remote] Enterprise Architect (Commercial Lending)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. TEKsystems is a leading provider of business and technology services, and they are seeking an Enterprise Architect for Commercial Lending. In this role, you will shape the organization’s technology strategy and drive the architecture of complex initiatives that deliver significant business value, while ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Responsibilities • Define and evolve enterprise architecture strategies and roadmaps that align business priorities, regulatory requirements, and long-term technology vision • Develop high-level architectural models and frameworks that support secure, scalable, and resilient solutions across complex financial ecosystems • Translate strategic objectives into actionable solution architectures that provide clear direction to delivery and engineering teams • Ensure architectural solutions comply with financial industry regulations, internal risk frameworks, and data privacy standards, supporting auditability and operational integrity • Partner with business leaders, product owners, and technology teams to ensure architectural alignment across client services, digital platforms, and core banking systems • Provide architectural oversight and governance throughout the solution delivery lifecycle, ensuring adherence to enterprise standards and successful on-time execution of high-impact initiatives • Build strong relationships with management, providing expert advice and insights to support decision-making • Communicate complex architectural concepts clearly and persuasively to both technical and non-technical audiences, fostering alignment and informed decision-making • Collaborate with external technology providers and service partners to ensure solutions meet enterprise standards for performance, cost-effectiveness, and agility in a highly regulated environment Skills • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field • 7+ years in cloud architecture, with 3+ years focused on Azure hybrid environments • Strong knowledge of financial services industry domains, particularly institutional banking services • Understanding of modern technology architectures, including cloud, microservices, APIs, data platforms, and integration patterns • Awareness of cybersecurity principles, data privacy standards, and secure architecture practices • Familiarity with business capability modeling, value stream mapping, and other business architecture techniques • Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements relevant to financial institutions (e.g., FFIEC, SOX, GLBA, GDPR) • Proficiency in using architectural modeling tools and documentation standards • Knowledge of IT governance, portfolio management, and enterprise change management processes • Understanding of data architecture concepts, including data governance, master data management, and analytics enablement • Familiarity with emerging technologies and their potential impact on financial services • Experience in vendor and third-party solution evaluation, selection, and integration strategies • Awareness of agile, DevOps, and product-centric delivery models and how architecture supports them • Ability to align technology architecture with business strategy, identifying opportunities to drive value, efficiency, and innovation across complex financial services ecosystems • Deep understanding of financial services, particularly the needs of high-net-worth clients and institutions, with the ability to translate those needs into effective architectural solutions • Proficiency in developing and applying enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) to guide technology planning, governance, and execution • Skilled in designing end-to-end solutions that are scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise standards, while addressing both current and future-state business capabilities • Experience integrating diverse systems, platforms, and data sources to create cohesive, interoperable solutions that support seamless client experiences and operational efficiency • Strong grasp of regulatory and risk considerations in financial services, with the ability to architect solutions that meet compliance, audit, and data governance requirements • Proven ability to collaborate with business and technology leaders, facilitating alignment, managing expectations, and influencing strategic decisions • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex architectural concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences through clear documentation, presentations, and visual models • Ability to lead through ambiguity, drive consensus, and support organizational change as part of large-scale transformation initiatives • A creative and analytical approach to diagnosing and resolving technical challenges • A passion for staying updated on financial services related technologies and their rapidly evolving tools, features, and best practices • Experience with AFS Loan Account System, LoanIQ, Encino Loan, and Appian platforms Benefits • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Company Overview • At TEKsystems, they understand people. Every year they deploy over 80,000 IT professionals at 6,000 client sites across North America, It was founded in 1994, and is headquartered in Hanover, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.teksystems.com. Company H1B Sponsorship • TEKsystems has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 46 in 2025, 52 in 2024, 33 in 2023, 22 in 2022, 36 in 2021, 53 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.