Enterprise Solution Architect

Enterprise Solution Architect Seal Beach, CA Job Details $129,584 - $240,656 a year 11 hours ago Qualifications Data encryption DevSecOps Practices Data center experience Azure Data lake Continuous Delivery (CD) implementation PCI Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Engineering Regulatory compliance High availability architecture Scalable systems SOX Infrastructure architecture design Microservices Information security compliance Data quality management Data Architecture Design (Architecture design skills) AWS Bachelor's degree in engineering Solution architecture design Bachelor's degree IT security architecture Containerization Application design Bank experience Data analytics Cloud Native Design Third-party risk management Scalability IT Distributed computing Identity and access management (IAM) solutions Senior level Batch data processing Middleware systems Communication skills Financial compliance experience in banks Project stakeholder communication Master data management High availability Identity & access management Stakeholder management 10 years IT disaster recovery planning Full Job Description Job Summary The Enterprise Solution Architect is responsible for designing, governing, and delivering end‑to‑end technology solutions that support the bank's business strategy, regulatory requirements, and long‑term architecture roadmap. This role requires deep experience in modern application architectures, middleware and integration platforms, data architecture, and hybrid cloud (cloud and on‑premises) environments within a banking or financial services context. The architect will partner closely with business leaders, engineering teams, bank security, and risk/compliance stakeholders to ensure solutions are secure, scalable, resilient, and compliant while enabling modernization and innovation. Essential Duties Architecture & Design Define and own end‑to‑end solution architectures across applications, integration, data, and infrastructure layers. Design modern, API‑driven, microservices‑based architectures supporting digital banking, payments, lending, and core banking platforms. Develop architecture patterns and standards for cloud‑native, hybrid, and on‑premises solutions. Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture principles, target‑state roadmaps, and technology standards. Cloud & Infrastructure Architect and guide solutions across public cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), private cloud, and on‑premises data centers. Define cloud adoption patterns including IaC, containerization, orchestration, CI/CD, and DevSecOps. Ensure high availability, resiliency, disaster recovery, and performance requirements are met. Middleware & Integration Design integration architectures using API management, ESB/event streaming, messaging, and file‑based integration patterns. Support real‑time and batch integration across internal systems, fintech partners, and third‑party vendors. Enable reuse, scalability, and observability across integration platforms. Data Architecture Define data architectures covering operational data, analytics, reporting, and regulatory needs. Support data lakes, data warehouses, streaming data platforms, and master/reference data management. Partner with data engineering and analytics teams to enable data quality, lineage, and governance. Security, Risk & Compliance Embed security‑by‑design principles including identity, access management, encryption, and secrets management. Ensure compliance with banking regulations and standards (e.g., FFIEC, SOX, PCI, GLBA, data privacy). Participate in architecture risk assessments and technology control reviews. Stakeholder Collaboration & Governance Act as a trusted technology advisor to business and IT leadership. Lead architecture reviews, design forums, and technical decision‑making. Guide engineering teams during delivery to ensure architectural integrity. Evaluate vendors and third‑party solutions from an architectural and risk perspective. Required Knowledge Enterprise & Solution Architecture Modern Application Design (Microservices, APIs) Middleware & Integration Architecture Data Architecture & Analytics Enablement Cloud & Hybrid Infrastructure Security & Regulatory Compliance Vendor & Technology Evaluation Executive Communication & Influence Basic Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Deep understanding of middleware/integration technologies and patterns. Solid knowledge of data architecture concepts and platforms. Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Officer Title Eligibility For qualified positions, the Bank may designate an Officer Title to an employee who seeks and/or meets defined competencies for an eligible position. This position qualifies for the officer title(s) Assistant Vice President, Vice President. Equipment Operated Lap/desk top computers Standard Office Equipment (copiers, fax machines, etc.) Physical Requirements & Work Environment Requires sitting for prolonged periods of time. Requires lifting up to 25lbs. Requires using hands to manage, control or feel objects. Office setting with controlled temperature. Education and Experience Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical field required. 10+ years of experience in IT architecture or solution design, with significant experience in banking or financial services. Strong hands‑on experience designing modern, distributed applications and enterprise platforms. Proven experience with hybrid architectures spanning cloud and on‑premises environments. Experience working within regulated environments with strong governance and risk controls. As a part of the Bank's internal control systems, employees holding sensitive positions are required to be absent from their duties for a minimum of two consecutive weeks each year. This position has been deemed to meet the test for a sensitive position, and therefore you will be required to meet the minimum absence requirement each and every year. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employees will be required to perform additional related work duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor and/or management. Farmers and Merchants Bank of Long Beach reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. March 27, 2026