Enterprise Architect

Thrivent•Minneapolis, MN

12d•$120,467 - $162,984•Remote

About The Position

The Enterprise Architect will be a leader in strategy and innovation in the evaluation of existing systems and technologies and development of strategic solutions and blueprints to solve stated business challenges. The incumbent will focus on a service-oriented architecture style to lead enterprise-wide design, research, testing and evaluation of new technologies that improve and enhance Enterprise Systems reliability, availability, and serviceability. The Enterprise Architect will collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure that technology decisions and blueprints align with the overall Enterprise Architecture Framework. Concentrated in a portfolio, may take on strategies that span other domains in service to portfolio/domain.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or other technical field or equivalent work experience
7+ years progressively responsible positions in Information Technology or related fields
3+ years of experience in Enterprise Architecture, application architecture and/or software development

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree
Financial Services industry experience

Responsibilities

Consult with business and technology leadership on new initiatives and business challenges.
Contributes to the definition of a technology solution that meets reference architecture standards.
Leads development to technology and business planning sessions, create technology strategy documents and contribute to the technology roadmap development.
Research and maintain knowledge in emerging technologies and possible application to the business.
Research, evaluate and recommend technologies that support current or future company strategies.
Analyze industry, technology, and market trends to determine their potential impacts on the enterprise.
Act as an advisor to product teams to fit products to enterprise architecture and identify when it is necessary to modify the enterprise architecture to accommodate product needs.
Identify business requirements that affect the enterprise architecture and provide solutions that integrate into the overall architectural vision and strategy.
Work closely with subject matter expert and technology discipline leaders to continually enhance reference architecture, technology standards, policy and governance.
Define and communicate company’s enterprise architecture values and standards for acquiring or developing systems, equipment, or software within the company.
Provide expertise in the development of standards, architectural governance, design patterns and IT practices.
Recruits, develops, and sustains a high-performing team while promoting a culture of shared accountability, operational excellence, and partnership across the organization.
Models Thrivent’s leadership competencies – courage, collaboration, and commitment by demonstrating resiliency, working together to make the best decisions, and holding yourself and others accountable.
Supports and/or develops an environment in which Thrivent employees and colleagues are focused on continuous improvement, exceptional employee engagement, and an unwavering commitment to our clients.
Shapes and/or supports a culture that represents the Thrivent purpose, promise and values, ensuring that Thrivent’s trust and reputation remain strong with its clients.