Columbia Bank
Enterprise Governance Architect – AI and Cloud Architecture
Columbia Bank, Tacoma, Washington, us, 98417
Overview
Enterprise Governance Architect – AI and Cloud Architecture at Columbia Bank. Description includes responsibilities to lead the design, integration, and governance of enterprise cloud and AI architectures, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy, scalability, and regulatory and security requirements. About Us
At Columbia, we create a great place to work by offering a unique brand of relationship banking and fostering a culture where associates thrive. We are dedicated to supporting our customers and communities, and we can only achieve this through the dedication of our associates. We value Trust, Ownership, Growth, Empathy, Teamwork, Heart, Enjoyment, and Relationships, and we are eager to meet candidates who embody these core values. About the Role
The Enterprise Architect requires competency in one key technological area of the bank and works with other architects developing designs and reviewing designs for information systems to be implemented in accordance with the bank’s goals, needs and objectives. This involves the uniformity of application implementations under their influence with a deep understanding of the business needs and the business strategy along with the future vision of the team's development within the enterprise’s direction and technology roadmap. To lead the design, integration, and governance of enterprise cloud and AI architectures, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy, scalability, and compliance with regulatory and security requirements. Responsibilities
Advisory and Collaboration: Act as an advisor to technology groups and the bank, collaborate with all levels up to executive management on technology direction and business goals. Drive adoption of secure, scalable cloud solutions (Azure, etc.) aligned with business needs. EA Patterns and Frameworks: Create EA patterns and antipatterns. Develop and maintain enterprise cloud and AI architecture standards, models, and governance frameworks. Develop and maintain enterprise cloud reference architectures and AI solution patterns. Strategy and Roadmap: Own development and alignment of technology strategy and roadmap within a defined domain. Lead AI architecture initiatives, including integration of ML, NLP, and generative AI capabilities. Research and Development: Stay engaged in industry trends, evaluate emerging technologies, and recommend adoption strategies. Produce an enterprise technology radar with Hold/Assess/Trial/Adopt recommendations. Requirements Definition: Translate user and process requirements into enterprise architecture designs aligned with principles. Product and Solution Delivery & Integration: Collaborate with architects to ensure business and data alignment. Support modernization and migration strategies, including hybrid and multi-cloud. Industry and Brand Stewardship: Participate in industry events, publish white papers, and host webinars to advance the technology brand. Mentorship: Provide leadership and mentorship across teams in technology best practices. Corporate Functions and Values: Ensure regulatory compliance, follow policies, stay current on regulations, and foster Columbia’s culture. Lead or participate in other duties as assigned. Follow TOGETHER values: Trust, Ownership, Growth, Empathy, Teamwork, Heart, Enjoyment, Relationships. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field or equivalent work experience, required. Master’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience, preferred. Azure, AWS or GCP Architect certification, preferred. 10+ years of experience in analysis, design, development, or application deployment, required. 4+ years of experience as an EA, AI or Cloud architect, required. Competent in reviewing system and application designs for alignment with business strategy. Strong organizational skills to identify and resolve architectural issues. Hands-on cloud experience (Azure, AWS, GCP, etc.). Experience with Enterprise Architecture Frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, BIAN) and Well-Architected Cloud Frameworks. Proficiency in contingency and disaster recovery procedures. Collaborative leader able to build partnerships with technical and non-technical leaders; capable of guiding the next generation of architects. Risk foresight with communication and mitigation planning. Strong written and oral communication to articulate business value of technology. Location, Travel & Benefits
Job Location(s): Onsite at posted location(s) or OR, CA, WA, ID, NV, AZ, UT, CO; Travel: discretionary as needed. Salary: The pay range is $116,647.72 - $180,000.00; final offer based on knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Performance-based incentive potential may apply. Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) with employer match, life and disability insurance, tuition assistance, mental health resources, identity theft protection, legal support, insurance options, employee discounts, and paid vacation, sick, volunteer, and holidays. Eligibility begins the first day of the month following hire for eligible associates. Diversity Commitment: Equal opportunity and affirmative action employer; accommodations available on request. Agency note: Columbia Bank does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies. Employment Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Information Technology Industries: Banking Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Columbia Bank. Get notified about new Enterprise Architect jobs in Tacoma, WA.
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Enterprise Governance Architect – AI and Cloud Architecture at Columbia Bank. Description includes responsibilities to lead the design, integration, and governance of enterprise cloud and AI architectures, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy, scalability, and regulatory and security requirements. About Us
At Columbia, we create a great place to work by offering a unique brand of relationship banking and fostering a culture where associates thrive. We are dedicated to supporting our customers and communities, and we can only achieve this through the dedication of our associates. We value Trust, Ownership, Growth, Empathy, Teamwork, Heart, Enjoyment, and Relationships, and we are eager to meet candidates who embody these core values. About the Role
The Enterprise Architect requires competency in one key technological area of the bank and works with other architects developing designs and reviewing designs for information systems to be implemented in accordance with the bank’s goals, needs and objectives. This involves the uniformity of application implementations under their influence with a deep understanding of the business needs and the business strategy along with the future vision of the team's development within the enterprise’s direction and technology roadmap. To lead the design, integration, and governance of enterprise cloud and AI architectures, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy, scalability, and compliance with regulatory and security requirements. Responsibilities
Advisory and Collaboration: Act as an advisor to technology groups and the bank, collaborate with all levels up to executive management on technology direction and business goals. Drive adoption of secure, scalable cloud solutions (Azure, etc.) aligned with business needs. EA Patterns and Frameworks: Create EA patterns and antipatterns. Develop and maintain enterprise cloud and AI architecture standards, models, and governance frameworks. Develop and maintain enterprise cloud reference architectures and AI solution patterns. Strategy and Roadmap: Own development and alignment of technology strategy and roadmap within a defined domain. Lead AI architecture initiatives, including integration of ML, NLP, and generative AI capabilities. Research and Development: Stay engaged in industry trends, evaluate emerging technologies, and recommend adoption strategies. Produce an enterprise technology radar with Hold/Assess/Trial/Adopt recommendations. Requirements Definition: Translate user and process requirements into enterprise architecture designs aligned with principles. Product and Solution Delivery & Integration: Collaborate with architects to ensure business and data alignment. Support modernization and migration strategies, including hybrid and multi-cloud. Industry and Brand Stewardship: Participate in industry events, publish white papers, and host webinars to advance the technology brand. Mentorship: Provide leadership and mentorship across teams in technology best practices. Corporate Functions and Values: Ensure regulatory compliance, follow policies, stay current on regulations, and foster Columbia’s culture. Lead or participate in other duties as assigned. Follow TOGETHER values: Trust, Ownership, Growth, Empathy, Teamwork, Heart, Enjoyment, Relationships. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field or equivalent work experience, required. Master’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience, preferred. Azure, AWS or GCP Architect certification, preferred. 10+ years of experience in analysis, design, development, or application deployment, required. 4+ years of experience as an EA, AI or Cloud architect, required. Competent in reviewing system and application designs for alignment with business strategy. Strong organizational skills to identify and resolve architectural issues. Hands-on cloud experience (Azure, AWS, GCP, etc.). Experience with Enterprise Architecture Frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, BIAN) and Well-Architected Cloud Frameworks. Proficiency in contingency and disaster recovery procedures. Collaborative leader able to build partnerships with technical and non-technical leaders; capable of guiding the next generation of architects. Risk foresight with communication and mitigation planning. Strong written and oral communication to articulate business value of technology. Location, Travel & Benefits
Job Location(s): Onsite at posted location(s) or OR, CA, WA, ID, NV, AZ, UT, CO; Travel: discretionary as needed. Salary: The pay range is $116,647.72 - $180,000.00; final offer based on knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Performance-based incentive potential may apply. Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) with employer match, life and disability insurance, tuition assistance, mental health resources, identity theft protection, legal support, insurance options, employee discounts, and paid vacation, sick, volunteer, and holidays. Eligibility begins the first day of the month following hire for eligible associates. Diversity Commitment: Equal opportunity and affirmative action employer; accommodations available on request. Agency note: Columbia Bank does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies. Employment Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Information Technology Industries: Banking Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Columbia Bank. Get notified about new Enterprise Architect jobs in Tacoma, WA.
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