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Overview First Citizens Bank seeks an accomplished Enterprise Architect to drive enterprise-wide architectural initiatives that balance strategic vision with pragmatic execution. This role requires a seasoned practitioner with deep engineering roots who can translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions while representing technology perspectives to business stakeholders and business needs to technical teams. This is a remote role that may only be hired in the following location(s): NC and AZ.
Responsibilities Strategic Architecture Leadership
Define and evolve enterprise architecture strategies that align with business objectives and market dynamics across banking operations including Payments, Digital Banking, Lending, and Core Banking platforms
Establish and maintain enterprise patterns, reference architectures, and architectural principles that guide technology investments and solution design
Lead the development of target state architectures and multi-year transformation roadmaps that balance innovation with risk management
Business Capability Alignment
Partner with business leaders to understand market trends, competitive pressures, and strategic priorities, translating these into actionable architecture blueprints
Design and maintain business capability models that connect strategic objectives to technology enablement across the enterprise
Drive architecture decisions that optimize cost, agility, and time-to-market while managing technical debt and regulatory compliance
Hands-On Technical Leadership
Lead the architecture and design of complex, mission-critical initiatives from conception through implementation
Provide technical guidance on application architecture, integration patterns, data architecture, and cloud platforms
Conduct architecture reviews and governance activities, ensuring solutions adhere to enterprise standards while meeting business requirements
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Serve as the bridge between business stakeholders and technology teams, effectively communicating technical concepts to non-technical audiences and business requirements to engineering teams
Facilitate architecture decision-making processes, building consensus across diverse stakeholder groups
Mentor solution architects and engineering teams, elevating architecture maturity across the organization
Qualifications Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of experience in Application Development, Systems Engineering, or Information Technology management OR High School Diploma or GED and 14 years of experience in Application Development, Systems Engineering, or Information Technology management
Preferred Qualifications Experience
15+ years in technology roles with at least 8 years in enterprise architecture positions
Proven track record in financial services, with deep understanding of banking operations, regulatory requirements, and market dynamics
Demonstrated success leading large-scale transformation initiatives ($10M+) from architecture definition through production deployment
Experience working in complex, federated architecture operating models across multiple business domains
Technical Expertise
Strong engineering background with hands-on experience in application development, system design, and solution delivery
Deep knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman) and modern architecture patterns (microservices, event-driven, API-first)
Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform), modern integration approaches, and data architecture
Understanding of emerging technologies including AI/ML, distributed ledger, and real-time processing
Business Acumen
Ability to understand and articulate business capabilities, value streams, and operating models in financial services context
Experience translating market trends and competitive intelligence into technology strategy
Proven capability to build business cases and ROI models for technology investments
Leadership & Communication
Exceptional communication skills with ability to influence senior executives and technical teams alike
Track record of driving decision-making in ambiguous, complex situations with multiple stakeholders
Experience leading through influence in matrixed organizations without direct reporting authority
Nice to Have
Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field; MBA a plus
TOGAF, AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform certifications
Experience with post-merger integration and application rationalization
Background in Agile/DevOps transformation and platform engineering
What Sets You Apart You're a builder at heart who has progressed from hands-on engineering to strategic architecture without losing your connection to technical reality. You thrive in the space between strategy and execution, equally comfortable presenting to the C-suite and reviewing code with engineers. You understand that great architecture emerges from deep business understanding combined with technical pragmatism, and you have the battle scars from leading initiatives that prove it.
Benefits Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at our benefits portal.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Information Technology
Industries Software Development
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Enterprise Architect (Remote)
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Jobs via Dice
2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Overview First Citizens Bank seeks an accomplished Enterprise Architect to drive enterprise-wide architectural initiatives that balance strategic vision with pragmatic execution. This role requires a seasoned practitioner with deep engineering roots who can translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions while representing technology perspectives to business stakeholders and business needs to technical teams. This is a remote role that may only be hired in the following location(s): NC and AZ.
Responsibilities Strategic Architecture Leadership
Define and evolve enterprise architecture strategies that align with business objectives and market dynamics across banking operations including Payments, Digital Banking, Lending, and Core Banking platforms
Establish and maintain enterprise patterns, reference architectures, and architectural principles that guide technology investments and solution design
Lead the development of target state architectures and multi-year transformation roadmaps that balance innovation with risk management
Business Capability Alignment
Partner with business leaders to understand market trends, competitive pressures, and strategic priorities, translating these into actionable architecture blueprints
Design and maintain business capability models that connect strategic objectives to technology enablement across the enterprise
Drive architecture decisions that optimize cost, agility, and time-to-market while managing technical debt and regulatory compliance
Hands-On Technical Leadership
Lead the architecture and design of complex, mission-critical initiatives from conception through implementation
Provide technical guidance on application architecture, integration patterns, data architecture, and cloud platforms
Conduct architecture reviews and governance activities, ensuring solutions adhere to enterprise standards while meeting business requirements
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Serve as the bridge between business stakeholders and technology teams, effectively communicating technical concepts to non-technical audiences and business requirements to engineering teams
Facilitate architecture decision-making processes, building consensus across diverse stakeholder groups
Mentor solution architects and engineering teams, elevating architecture maturity across the organization
Qualifications Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of experience in Application Development, Systems Engineering, or Information Technology management OR High School Diploma or GED and 14 years of experience in Application Development, Systems Engineering, or Information Technology management
Preferred Qualifications Experience
15+ years in technology roles with at least 8 years in enterprise architecture positions
Proven track record in financial services, with deep understanding of banking operations, regulatory requirements, and market dynamics
Demonstrated success leading large-scale transformation initiatives ($10M+) from architecture definition through production deployment
Experience working in complex, federated architecture operating models across multiple business domains
Technical Expertise
Strong engineering background with hands-on experience in application development, system design, and solution delivery
Deep knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman) and modern architecture patterns (microservices, event-driven, API-first)
Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform), modern integration approaches, and data architecture
Understanding of emerging technologies including AI/ML, distributed ledger, and real-time processing
Business Acumen
Ability to understand and articulate business capabilities, value streams, and operating models in financial services context
Experience translating market trends and competitive intelligence into technology strategy
Proven capability to build business cases and ROI models for technology investments
Leadership & Communication
Exceptional communication skills with ability to influence senior executives and technical teams alike
Track record of driving decision-making in ambiguous, complex situations with multiple stakeholders
Experience leading through influence in matrixed organizations without direct reporting authority
Nice to Have
Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field; MBA a plus
TOGAF, AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform certifications
Experience with post-merger integration and application rationalization
Background in Agile/DevOps transformation and platform engineering
What Sets You Apart You're a builder at heart who has progressed from hands-on engineering to strategic architecture without losing your connection to technical reality. You thrive in the space between strategy and execution, equally comfortable presenting to the C-suite and reviewing code with engineers. You understand that great architecture emerges from deep business understanding combined with technical pragmatism, and you have the battle scars from leading initiatives that prove it.
Benefits Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at our benefits portal.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Information Technology
Industries Software Development
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