Job Title: Senior Enterprise Architect
Job Location: Chicago, IL
Minimum Experience: 10 years
Job Type: Full-time
About Us:
Thinking Minds Inc. is dedicated to connecting top talent with leading companies. Our goal is to ensure every candidate finds a role that fits their skills and aspirations, while our clients receive the expertise they need to succeed. We value diversity, inclusion, and professional growth.
Job Description:
As a Senior Enterprise Architect, you will join an agile development team to design, develop, test, implement, and enhance enterprise-grade capability domains, systems, and data services. You will play a crucial role in the strategic design and continuous improvement of internal systems and capabilities.
Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership: Provide leadership from strategic decision-making to project planning.
• Collaboration: Work with Architecture and IT disciplines to establish and maintain principles, policies, and technical standards.
• Business and Technology Alignment: Ensure proposed and existing domain and systems architectures align with organizational goals and objectives.
• Design and Implementation: Design and implement strategic and tactical plans for corporate capabilities and software.
• Technology Evaluation: Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions that enhance cost-effectiveness and flexibility.
• Documentation: Document systems architecture and technology portfolio, identifying opportunities for improvement.

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Leadership: Guide the organization in strategic decision-making and project planning.
• Continuous Improvement: Oversee the ongoing improvement of internal systems.
• Collaboration: Foster a collaborative environment across the Bank.
• Technical Standards: Develop and socialize principles, policies, and technical standards.
• Strategic Alignment: Align business needs with technology strategy and roadmaps.

What You Can Expect:

• Collaboration: Work across disciplines to identify and maintain technical standards.
• Business Knowledge: Develop in-depth knowledge of business, capability, and data domains.
• Strategic Goals: Align enterprise architecture with business strategies.
• Integration: Ensure API-based domain services integrate effectively.
• Research: Conduct research on emerging technologies and present findings.
• Compliance: Ensure new and existing systems comply with enterprise goals and standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Experience: Minimum of 7 years in Finance, Banking, Treasury Operations, or Capital Markets.
• Technical Skills: Experience with application platforms (Apache/Tomcat, IIS, WebSphere, SharePoint), Misys Summit, Oracle APEX, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Certifications: IASA CITA, MSCD, Java certifications, AWS Certified Solution Architect preferred.
• Methodologies: Experience with Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban.
• Design Skills: Strong design methodology, domain-driven design, and data modeling.

Desired Skills:

• Communication: Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong rapport-building, listening, and questioning skills.
• Analytical Skills: Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Prioritization: Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Collaboration: Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

The Perks:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement Program: 401(k) and pension plan.
• Generous PTO: Five weeks of vacation and 11 paid holidays per year.
• Lifestyle Spending Account: Annual stipend for wellbeing activities.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth through live and on-demand training.
• Central Location: Easy access to public transportation and amenities in downtown Chicago.

How to Apply:
If you are passionate about technology and have a strong background in enterprise architecture, we encourage you to apply. Join us in building a brighter future through innovative solutions and strategic thinking.
About Thinking Minds Inc.:
Thinking Minds Inc. is a leading staffing partner, dedicated to providing top talent and exceptional service to our clients. We strive to create an inclusive and supportive environment where every employee can thrive. Join us and be part of a team that values your expertise and career growth.
This job description reflects the commitment of Thinking Minds Inc. to fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and professional work environment. We look forward to reviewing your application.

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