Enterprise and Solutions Architect III

WSFS Bank • Wilmington, DE

3d

About The Position

The Enterprise and Solutions Architect III provides leadership for enterprise-wide architecture systems, cloud, and data center hosting initiatives. The role serves as a subject matter expert across multiple technology domains, including Systems, O365, Data Center, and Cloud architecture. It develops strategic architecture roadmaps, guides technology direction, and drives standardization and modernization efforts.

The position leads architecture strategy and enterprise solution design for systems, cloud, and O365; defines standards, design patterns, and governance processes; and creates future-state technology roadmaps aligned with business objectives. It provides architectural oversight for major initiatives and serves as lead architect for large-scale transformation programs. The role also mentors junior architects and engineering teams and supports cybersecurity, compliance, resilience, and risk management initiatives.

Candidates must be presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and must not require current or future work visa sponsorship from WSFS Bank. Travel within the WSFS Bank footprint in the Greater Philadelphia region is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• At least 10 years of experience designing, modernizing, governing, and supporting enterprise infrastructure across Microsoft 365, Azure, and Exchange.
• At least 3 years of enterprise architecture and/or cloud architecture experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Architecture, Infrastructure and Platform Design, Security Architecture, and Technology Governance.
• Experience building, maintaining, and migrating systems in on-premises and cloud environments.
• Experience in Enterprise Design, Technical Leadership, Strategic Planning, Innovation, Risk Management, and Communication.
• Experience drawing and reviewing technical solution design documentation and standards.
• Ability to collaborate and design with a cross-functional team.
• Present authorization to work for any employer in the United States without current or future work visa sponsorship from WSFS Bank.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant Azure and Microsoft certifications are preferred; AZ-305 (Azure Solutions Architect Expert) is highly preferred.
• Experience in banking, financial services, or another highly regulated industry is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture strategy and enterprise solution design efforts related to systems, cloud, and O365.
• Define architecture standards, design patterns, and governance processes for systems, cloud, and O365.
• Create future-state technology roadmaps for systems, cloud, and O365 solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Lead system and cloud architecture assessments and technology evaluation programs.
• Provide architectural oversight for major business and technology initiatives.
• Ensure alignment between business capabilities and technology solutions.
• Mentor junior architects and engineering teams in systems, cloud, and O365.
• Support cybersecurity, compliance, resilience, and risk management initiatives.
• Serve as lead architect for large-scale transformation programs.
• Travel within the WSFS Bank footprint in the Greater Philadelphia region.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Life, accident, and disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and health savings accounts (HSAs)
• Wellness programs
• Paid parental leave
• Military leave
• Vacation and other paid time off
• Sick leave in accordance with applicable state laws
• Paid holidays
• Eligible Associates may receive discretionary and formula-based incentive and retention awards

What This Job Offers

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