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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Enterprise Architect - **Company:** Finzly, Inc. - **Location:** Charlotte, NC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Banking Software, Software as a Service, Cloud Engineering, Computer Programming, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Governance, Database Design, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Key Management, NoSQL, OAuth, PCI Data Security Standards, Performance Tuning, Public Key Infrastructure, Blockchain, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Tokenization, Openapi, Transaction Processing (Computing), Transport Layer Security, System Availability, Caching, Technical Debt, Event Driven Architecture, Information Technology, Performance Monitor, Low-code, Microservices - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b3e1e34f2b35c0d3 ## About the Role * 12+ years of software engineering and architecture experience, with at least 5 years in enterprise architecture leadership. * Proven track record architecting financial services or mission-critical platforms (payments, banking, trading, or similar). * Proficiency in Java programming and experience with Java & Spring frameworks and technologies. Should have a strong understanding of Java best practices, design patterns, and performance optimization. * Strong expertise in cloud-native architecture (AWS preferred), microservices, event-driven systems, and APIs. * Deep understanding of transaction processing, distributed systems, databases (SQL/NoSQL), and caching. * Demonstrated experience with security frameworks (OAuth2, SAML, PKI, TLS, tokenization, HSMs). * Experience with regulatory and compliance frameworks (SOC2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, NACHA, PCI, GDPR). * Strong leadership, communication, and ability to influence at all levels. * Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). Preferred Qualifications: * Experience in high-throughput payments systems (ACH, Fedwire, RTP, FedNow, SWIFT). * Background in multi-tenant SaaS and banking technology platforms. * Certifications: AWS/Azure/GCP Certified Solutions Architect - Professional. * Prior leadership of large engineering organizations. ## Description We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to join our leadership team and drive the architectural foundation of our next-generation banking platform., Platform Architecture & Strategy * Define and maintain the enterprise architecture blueprint for both common services and financial transaction applications. * Establish design principles for scalability, performance, resiliency, and extensibility. * Drive decisions on platform modularity, APIs, event-driven architecture, and microservices. Technology Leadership * Partner with product leaders to translate business goals into architectural solutions. * Provide hands-on guidance to engineering teams on system design, integration, and technical debt reduction. * Evaluate and recommend new technologies (cloud-native, AI/ML, blockchain, etc.) for long-term platform evolution. Security & Compliance * Ensure bank-grade security aligned with SOC2, ISO 27001 requirements across the platform, including identity, encryption, key management, and access control. * Incorporate compliance requirements (Reg-E, Reg-D, FDIC, PCI DSS, GDPR, etc.) into the design. * Lead security-first design reviews and risk assessments. Scalability & Performance * Architect high-throughput, low-latency transaction processing systems. * Establish patterns for multi-tenant SaaS, horizontal scaling, and high availability. * Define and oversee performance monitoring, capacity planning, and resilience strategies. Engineering Governance * Set architectural standards, coding best practices, and DevOps/CI-CD pipelines. * Guide teams on database design, API specifications, and data governance. * Own architectural reviews, technical debt prioritization, and roadmap alignment. ## Related Videos - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [Delay the AI Overlords: How OAuth and OpenFGA Can Keep Your AI Agents from Going Rogue](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1637-delay-the-ai-overlords-how-oauth-and-openfga-can-keep-your-ai-agents-from-going-rogue) - [Enterprise-Cloud-Native - Fast-Paced Development & Deployment in a Highly Secure Banking Environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/671-enterprise-cloud-native-fast-paced-development-deployment-in-a-highly-secure-banking-environment) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers)