Columbia Bank
Enterprise Governance Architect – AI and Cloud Architecture
Columbia Bank, Liberty Lake, Washington, United States, 99019
Enterprise Governance Architect – AI and Cloud Architecture
Columbia Bank
is seeking an
Enterprise Governance Architect – AI and Cloud Architecture
to lead the design, integration, and governance of enterprise cloud and AI architectures, ensuring alignment with the bank's strategy, scalability, and regulatory and security requirements. Overview
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 value Trust, Ownership, Growth, Empathy, Teamwork, Heart, Enjoyment, and Relationships. About the Role
The Enterprise Architect leads competency in a key technology area and collaborates with other architects to develop and review designs for information systems in line with the bank’s goals and technology roadmap. You will lead the design, integration, and governance of enterprise cloud and AI architectures, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy, scalability, and regulatory/security compliance. Responsibilities
Advisory and Collaboration: Act as an advisor to technology groups and the bank, collaborating 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 Ownership: Own the development and alignment of technology strategy and roadmap within a defined domain. Lead AI architecture initiatives, including ML, NLP, and generative AI capabilities. Research and Development: Stay informed on industry trends, evaluate emerging technologies, and drive adoption strategies for cloud and AI capabilities. Create enterprise technology radar reports with Hold, Assess, Trial, and Adopt classifications. Requirements Definition: Translate user and process requirements into enterprise architecture designs aligned with EA Principles. Product, Solution Delivery & Integration: Collaborate with application, solution, and technology architects to ensure business/data alignment and secure, scalable, resilient solutions within scope, schedule, and budget. Support modernization and migration, including hybrid/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 in best practices across teams. Compliance and Corporate Functions: Adhere to bank regulations; stay updated on regulatory changes; follow policies; maintain knowledge of BSA, Regulation CC/E, and security practices; train others as needed; embody Columbia culture; drive TOGETHER values; perform other duties as assigned. TOGETHER Values: Foster Trust, Ownership, Growth, Empathy, Teamwork, Heart, Enjoyment, and Relationships in daily work. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science/engineering or related field, or equivalent experience (required). Master’s degree preferred. Azure, AWS, or GCP Architect certification preferred. 10+ years of experience in analysis, design, development, or deployment (required). 4+ years of experience as an EA, AI, or Cloud architect (required). Strong ability to review designs for alignment with strategic direction and translate requirements into architecture. Excellent organizational skills for tracking architectural issues to resolution. Hands-on experience with cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP, etc.). Proficiency with Enterprise Architecture Frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, BIAN) and Well-Architected Cloud Frameworks. Disaster recovery and contingency planning proficiency. Collaborative leader able to build partnerships with technical and non-technical leaders; capacity to mentor the next generation of architects; risk foresight with mitigation planning. Strong written and verbal communication to articulate business value of technology. Location & Travel
Job Location: Spokane, WA (onsite). Other locations may be eligible as listed: CA, WA, ID, NV, AZ, UT, CO. Travel: Discretionary, as needed. Benefits & Compensation
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base wages and comprehensive benefits. The pay range for this role is
$116,647.72 - $180,000.00 , with actual pay determined by knowledge, skills, experience, and location. The role may be eligible for incentive compensation; details provided during recruitment. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, EAP, life and disability insurance, tuition assistance, mental health resources, identity protection, legal resources, voluntary insurance options, discount marketplace access, and paid time off. Eligibility begins the first day of the month after hire for qualifying associates. Equal Opportunity
Columbia Bank is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other protected status. Accommodations for application or interview available upon request at
.
To Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our opportunities are for individuals seeking employment at Columbia Bank. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or agency submissions, and we will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited submissions. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
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Columbia Bank
is seeking an
Enterprise Governance Architect – AI and Cloud Architecture
to lead the design, integration, and governance of enterprise cloud and AI architectures, ensuring alignment with the bank's strategy, scalability, and regulatory and security requirements. Overview
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 value Trust, Ownership, Growth, Empathy, Teamwork, Heart, Enjoyment, and Relationships. About the Role
The Enterprise Architect leads competency in a key technology area and collaborates with other architects to develop and review designs for information systems in line with the bank’s goals and technology roadmap. You will lead the design, integration, and governance of enterprise cloud and AI architectures, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy, scalability, and regulatory/security compliance. Responsibilities
Advisory and Collaboration: Act as an advisor to technology groups and the bank, collaborating 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 Ownership: Own the development and alignment of technology strategy and roadmap within a defined domain. Lead AI architecture initiatives, including ML, NLP, and generative AI capabilities. Research and Development: Stay informed on industry trends, evaluate emerging technologies, and drive adoption strategies for cloud and AI capabilities. Create enterprise technology radar reports with Hold, Assess, Trial, and Adopt classifications. Requirements Definition: Translate user and process requirements into enterprise architecture designs aligned with EA Principles. Product, Solution Delivery & Integration: Collaborate with application, solution, and technology architects to ensure business/data alignment and secure, scalable, resilient solutions within scope, schedule, and budget. Support modernization and migration, including hybrid/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 in best practices across teams. Compliance and Corporate Functions: Adhere to bank regulations; stay updated on regulatory changes; follow policies; maintain knowledge of BSA, Regulation CC/E, and security practices; train others as needed; embody Columbia culture; drive TOGETHER values; perform other duties as assigned. TOGETHER Values: Foster Trust, Ownership, Growth, Empathy, Teamwork, Heart, Enjoyment, and Relationships in daily work. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science/engineering or related field, or equivalent experience (required). Master’s degree preferred. Azure, AWS, or GCP Architect certification preferred. 10+ years of experience in analysis, design, development, or deployment (required). 4+ years of experience as an EA, AI, or Cloud architect (required). Strong ability to review designs for alignment with strategic direction and translate requirements into architecture. Excellent organizational skills for tracking architectural issues to resolution. Hands-on experience with cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP, etc.). Proficiency with Enterprise Architecture Frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, BIAN) and Well-Architected Cloud Frameworks. Disaster recovery and contingency planning proficiency. Collaborative leader able to build partnerships with technical and non-technical leaders; capacity to mentor the next generation of architects; risk foresight with mitigation planning. Strong written and verbal communication to articulate business value of technology. Location & Travel
Job Location: Spokane, WA (onsite). Other locations may be eligible as listed: CA, WA, ID, NV, AZ, UT, CO. Travel: Discretionary, as needed. Benefits & Compensation
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base wages and comprehensive benefits. The pay range for this role is
$116,647.72 - $180,000.00 , with actual pay determined by knowledge, skills, experience, and location. The role may be eligible for incentive compensation; details provided during recruitment. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, EAP, life and disability insurance, tuition assistance, mental health resources, identity protection, legal resources, voluntary insurance options, discount marketplace access, and paid time off. Eligibility begins the first day of the month after hire for qualifying associates. Equal Opportunity
Columbia Bank is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other protected status. Accommodations for application or interview available upon request at
.
To Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our opportunities are for individuals seeking employment at Columbia Bank. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or agency submissions, and we will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited submissions. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
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