Banking Solution Architect- Boston Candidates preferred

Ensono

3h • $156,000 - $210,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Banking Solution Architect, you are a seasoned technologist driving technical innovation and transformation for our financial institution clients. You will work alongside solution architects and digital consultants throughout the pre-sales process, providing end-to-end solutioning—from mainframe modernization to cutting-edge digital services—while ensuring full compliance with banking regulations and financial industry standards.

Requirements

• 10+ years of extensive experience in solution architecture, with at least 5 years in financial services or banking environments
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, TOGAF)
• Deep understanding of mainframe technologies and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Strong knowledge of banking regulatory requirements (PCI-DSS, FDIC, SOX, etc.)
• Familiarity with cutting-edge digital solutions for financial institutions
• Ability to align technical solutions with business objectives while maintaining compliance
• Effective collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams
• Comfortable engaging with C-suite stakeholders in banking organizations

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field
• Proven experience with banking digital transformation initiatives
• Analytical thinking, adaptability, and a growth mindset
• Passion for continuous learning and staying at the forefront of financial technology
• Understanding of the competitive landscape from both banking and technical perspectives

Responsibilities

• Understand financial institution client needs deeply and tailor solutions accordingly
• Present Ensono's Mainframe Modernization Service and digital offerings to banking clients
• Develop proof of concepts that demonstrate value across the entire IT landscape while maintaining regulatory compliance
• Address client questions and objections during proposal presentations, with particular expertise in financial services requirements
• Work with cross-functional teams to execute multi-year transformation initiatives for banking environments
• Create reference architecture frameworks and templates for complex solutions specific to financial institutions
• Foster executive-level relationships with banking clients, emphasizing client satisfaction and risk mitigation
• Provide fully costed solution architecture that meets regulatory and compliance requirements
• Communicate progress and direction through formal presentations, collaborative meetings, and content publishing to banking stakeholders
• Maintain and update documentation related to organization-wide IT activities, technology roadmaps, and regulatory considerations

Benefits

• Unlimited Paid Days Off
• Three health plan options
• 401k with company match
• Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts
• Family Forming Benefit including fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement
• Paid childbearing and paternal leave
• Education Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance or 529 College Funding
• Sabbatical leave
• Wellness program
• Flexible work schedule

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior