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About the Role
Open Technology Solutions (OTS) is a technology consortium empowering credit unions and community financial institutions to compete and thrive. We are seeking an
Enterprise Architect
for Application Integration on behalf of our client, Open Technology Solutions. In this senior, hands‑on architecture role reporting to the Chief Architect, you will shape the integration strategy that connects core banking, digital channels, and adjacent systems for a consortium of credit unions and community financial institutions. You will define and guide the evolution of OTS' application integration architecture to enable secure, scalable, and efficient services across the consortium.
Key Responsibilities
Assess and document the current application and integration landscape, producing clear, actionable blueprints that guide future design and delivery.
Define and evolve enterprise‑wide application and integration architecture strategies that enable scalable, secure, and maintainable digital technologies across the consortium.
Partner with engineering, cybersecurity, infrastructure, data, and product teams to design and implement reusable platform capabilities, integration services, and APIs.
Drive architectural consistency and modernization by promoting platform‑centric efficiencies such as automation, observability, identity, and standardized integration patterns.
Lead architectural decision‑making for transformation efforts and major initiatives, balancing near‑term project needs with long‑term enterprise architecture direction.
Evaluate existing systems, applications, and integration approaches and recommend modernization strategies that align with business goals, regulatory expectations, and engineering best practices.
Serve as a lead technology authority within your domain, influencing design and implementation across teams through strong relationships and clear architectural guidance.
Collaboratively establish domain‑specific architecture principles, policies, and measures that support developer enablement, operational excellence, lifecycle management, and governance methods.
Lead and participate in governance processes such as architecture design reviews, solution design reviews, and architecture council forums.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; or four to six years of related work experience and/or training.
10+ years in architecture roles, including substantial experience in application architecture, platform engineering, application integration, and development/production infrastructure.
Demonstrated track record of technology decisions that improved business outcomes and customer experience.
Deep experience in application and integration architecture in mid‑ to large‑scale organizations.
Skilled at both executive‑level presentations and deep technical analysis.
Experience leading or significantly contributing to enterprise‑wide architecture transformation or modernization initiatives.
Expertise working cross‑functionally in a highly regulated industry; background in financial services or other highly regulated environments is preferred.
Up‑to‑date expertise in modern software development and operations (e.g., automation, self‑service, CI/CD, infrastructure as code) with a demonstrated commitment to continuous learning.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (starting first full month)
401(k) with company matching
11 paid holidays + PTO
Student loan paydown program (up to $10,000 lifetime benefit)
Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250 annually)
Service anniversary bonuses
Company‑paid life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability
Wellness reimbursement and additional unique perks
Location Hybrid (3-4 days per week in our Englewood, CO office)
Compensation $150,000 – $180,000 per year + bonus
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Industry IT Services and IT Consulting
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Enterprise Architect
for Application Integration on behalf of our client, Open Technology Solutions. In this senior, hands‑on architecture role reporting to the Chief Architect, you will shape the integration strategy that connects core banking, digital channels, and adjacent systems for a consortium of credit unions and community financial institutions. You will define and guide the evolution of OTS' application integration architecture to enable secure, scalable, and efficient services across the consortium.
Key Responsibilities
Assess and document the current application and integration landscape, producing clear, actionable blueprints that guide future design and delivery.
Define and evolve enterprise‑wide application and integration architecture strategies that enable scalable, secure, and maintainable digital technologies across the consortium.
Partner with engineering, cybersecurity, infrastructure, data, and product teams to design and implement reusable platform capabilities, integration services, and APIs.
Drive architectural consistency and modernization by promoting platform‑centric efficiencies such as automation, observability, identity, and standardized integration patterns.
Lead architectural decision‑making for transformation efforts and major initiatives, balancing near‑term project needs with long‑term enterprise architecture direction.
Evaluate existing systems, applications, and integration approaches and recommend modernization strategies that align with business goals, regulatory expectations, and engineering best practices.
Serve as a lead technology authority within your domain, influencing design and implementation across teams through strong relationships and clear architectural guidance.
Collaboratively establish domain‑specific architecture principles, policies, and measures that support developer enablement, operational excellence, lifecycle management, and governance methods.
Lead and participate in governance processes such as architecture design reviews, solution design reviews, and architecture council forums.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; or four to six years of related work experience and/or training.
10+ years in architecture roles, including substantial experience in application architecture, platform engineering, application integration, and development/production infrastructure.
Demonstrated track record of technology decisions that improved business outcomes and customer experience.
Deep experience in application and integration architecture in mid‑ to large‑scale organizations.
Skilled at both executive‑level presentations and deep technical analysis.
Experience leading or significantly contributing to enterprise‑wide architecture transformation or modernization initiatives.
Expertise working cross‑functionally in a highly regulated industry; background in financial services or other highly regulated environments is preferred.
Up‑to‑date expertise in modern software development and operations (e.g., automation, self‑service, CI/CD, infrastructure as code) with a demonstrated commitment to continuous learning.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (starting first full month)
401(k) with company matching
11 paid holidays + PTO
Student loan paydown program (up to $10,000 lifetime benefit)
Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250 annually)
Service anniversary bonuses
Company‑paid life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability
Wellness reimbursement and additional unique perks
Location Hybrid (3-4 days per week in our Englewood, CO office)
Compensation $150,000 – $180,000 per year + bonus
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Industry IT Services and IT Consulting
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