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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Enterprise Architect - **Company:** Zions Bancorporation - **Location:** Midvale, UT, United States (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, IT Management, Information Technology Operations, Technical Debt, Togaf, Information Technology - **Published:** June 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g68c3p ## About the Role + Proven ability to drive change and lead identification and documentation of enterprise architectures that meet specific business goals + Skilled at producing strategic focused written content and delivering formal presentations + Communicate effectively with executives, business leaders, and technical teams + Experience in architecting and supporting engineering designs of complex solutions + Leverage systems-thinking to ensure breadth and depth of architectures + Excel in both verbal and written communication skills + Possess hands-on expertise across multiple technical fields or has advanced from traditional development roles into architecture or leadership + Listen actively, resolve conflicts, negotiate, and lead business leaders and project teams toward optimal outcomes through collaboration + Understand architectural principles for integrating transactional, analytical, and collaborative systems Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Technology Management, or a related field, plus more than eight years in enterprise architecture or IT leadership within highly regulated industries. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered. Plus: + Experience in banking or other financial services sectors + Experience in marketing, investment services, banking service fulfillment, or call center and customer service + Knowledge of core banking systems such as TCS BaNCS, FIS, Fiserv, and ACI Worldwide + Knowledge of SAFe Agile methodology + Working understanding and certifications in related frameworks such as TOGAF and BIAN + Use of EA repository software (BizzDesign, Orbus, etc.) + Knowledge of regulatory direction and industry related frameworks (e.g., FFIEC controls) or other experience in highly regulated industries ## Description We are seeking an experienced **Enterprise Architect** to partner with business leaders to not only align our technology strategy with our business strategy, but to disrupt from within as part of the process. As an Enterprise Architect you will be a part of Zions digital banking vision and contribute your leadership to achieve that vision. You will be a catalyst for change, an advocate for the enterprise, and have a direct impact on the future of technology at Zions Bancorporation. The Enterprise Architecture organization is at the heart of innovation at Zions Bancorporation. We are constantly working to modernize our application portfolios, engineering practices, and IT operations and delivery capabilities. Ensuring scalable, quality, and innovative solutions for our teams and our customers is integral to what we do. Come join us in transforming our banking solutions! Responsibilities: + **Collaboration and Communication:** + Develop and nurture strong, trusted relationships with key business and technology stakeholders + Offer technical guidance on enterprise-wide initiatives, helping select and guide the implementation of appropriate technologies + Deliver new insights, support strategy execution, and guide the implementation of innovative, scalable, and standardized solutions that drive the bank's digital vision and customer-centric transformation + Take part in strategic planning sessions for both business and technology, and help create roadmaps for business and technical capabilities + **Architecture and Governance:** + Partner with business and technology stakeholders to clarify strategic direction, assess business capabilities, and architect practical solutions that enhance customer engagement and experience + Develop and mature target-state architectures and strategic roadmaps for one or more business segments and/or business capability domains + Set target-state architectures that address business, data, application, infrastructure, and security needs, while managing baseline architectures to reduce technical debt and portfolio simplification + Promote straightforward, standardized, scalable, and automated solutions guided by Zions' philosophy and architectural principles + **Leadership and EA Practice:** + Mature the Enterprise Architecture practice horizontally across banking domains and across our core banking and deposit systems + Keep up to date on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices and mentor others in Architecture thinking ## Related Videos - [Resolving technical debts in software architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1680-resolving-technical-debts-in-software-architecture) - [Your Manager Doesn’t Come with a User Manual (But You Can Totally Write One)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1495-your-manager-doesn-t-come-with-a-user-manual-but-you-can-totally-write-one) - [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) - [Your Code as a Crime Scene](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1342-your-code-as-a-crime-scene) - [We (don't) need a software architect!?!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/663-we-don-t-need-a-software-architect) - [Engineering/Manager Pendulum: Generating compound interest on your career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100348-engineering-manager-pendulum-generating-compound-interest-on-your-career) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)