If you’re looking for a meaningful career, you’ll find it here at Webster. Founded in 1935, our focus has always been to put people first--doing whatever we can to help individuals, families, businesses and our colleagues achieve their financial goals. As a leading commercial bank, we remain passionate about serving our clients and supporting our communities. Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Agility, Respect, Excellence are Webster’s values, these set us apart as a bank and as an employer.  

Come join our team where you can expand your career potential, benefit from our robust development opportunities, and enjoy meaningful work!

We are seeking a visionary Enterprise Architect to lead our digital transformation initiatives and shape the future of our banking technology landscape. This strategic role is critical to aligning our business objectives with cutting-edge IT architecture, ensuring we stay competitive in the rapidly evolving fintech ecosystem while maintaining the highest standards of security, compliance, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Architecture Leadership

Develop and maintain enterprise-wide IT architecture frameworks, roadmaps, and standards that align with business strategy and regulatory requirementsLead digital transformation initiatives, including cloud migration, microservices adoption, and API-first architecture implementationAssess emerging technologies and their potential impact on banking operationsCreate and execute technology modernization strategies to replace legacy systems while maintaining operational continuityCreate and manage EA landscape, reference architecture, standards and templates for various architecture deliverablesSupport key business and IT initiatives by providing direction and guidelines on good architecture practices and solution design patternsWork with IT and business leaders to create and align roadmaps for different value streams and with those of vendors.

Banking-Specific Architecture

Design secure, scalable architectures for core banking systems, digital banking platforms, and payment processing infrastructureEnsure compliance with banking regulations (PCI DSS, SOX, Basel III, GDPR, Open Banking) and implement appropriate security controlsArchitect solutions for real-time payment systems, fraud detection, risk management, and regulatory reportingDrive Open Banking platform development and third-party integration strategies

Technology Innovation & Integration

Champion cloud-native and hybrid cloud solutions with emphasis on security and complianceDesign microservices architectures, containerization strategies, and API gateway implementationsLead integration efforts with fintech partners, regulatory systems, and external payment networksOversee data architecture, analytics platforms, and various infrastructure for business and customer insightsEnsure alignment of solution architecture for different initiatives with the reference architecture and standards.Lead the solution and design of patterns, services, frameworks, and components for common enterprise needs. Provide guidance and help evaluate solution options and vendor products for key projects.Create a plan for tracking and managing the architecture and technical debts, finding rationalizing opportunities and risk areas

Driving AI & Innovation

Be a change agent to help the organization adopt an AI-driven mindset.Discuss the feasibility of AI use cases along with architectural design with stakeholders and translate vision into realistic technical implementation.Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging capabilities and upcoming regulations and ensure the enterprise is building solutions with appropriate guardrails to comply with ethical standards and industry regulationsAssist with the design & build of a robust enterprise-wide architecture for AI and collaborate with data scientists, data engineers, developers, operations and security teams.Envision, design and assist with operationalizing end-to-end machine learning (ML) and AI pipeline.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Partner with executives, business leaders, and IT teams to translate business requirements into technical solutionsPresent architecture vision and recommendations to executive leadership and board committeesMentor and guide solution architects, developers, and other technical team membersLead cross-functional teams in complex, multi-year transformation projects
 

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information systems, engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred)8+ years of enterprise architecture experience, with 5+ years specifically in banking, financial services, or fintechProven track record of leading large-scale digital transformation projects in regulated environmentsExperience with EA tools like LeanIX, Archimate, BizzDesign or related.

Technical Expertise

Enterprise Architecture Frameworks: Expertise in TOGAF, Zachman, or similar methodologiesCloud Platforms: Advanced proficiency in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud with focus on financial servicesBanking Systems: Experience with core banking platforms (e.g., Temenos, FIS, Fiserv, Jack Henry), payment systems, and regulatory technologyModern Architecture Patterns: Interoperability/integrations, microservices, event-driven architecture, API-first designSecurity & Compliance: Strong understanding of banking cybersecurity frameworks, encryption, identity management, and regulatory complianceData & Analytics: Experience with big data platforms, real-time analytics, and ML/AI implementation in banking

Professional Certifications

TOGAF 9.2 CertifiedAWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional or Azure Solutions Architect ExpertCISSP, CISM, or equivalent security certificationsCloud Security Alliance (CSA) certifications

Leadership & Soft Skills

Exceptional communication and presentation skills for executive business audiencesStrong interpersonal and presentation skills; able to communicate complex concepts effectivelyExceptional problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to engage and advise both non-technical and technical stakeholders.Strong strategic thinking capabilitiesProven ability to influence and drive change across large, complex organizationsExperience managing cross-functional teams and external vendor relationshipsCultural awareness and ability to work in diverse, global environments

The estimated salary range for this position is $165,000.00 to $180,000.00. Actual salary may vary up or down depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position is eligible for incentive compensation.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.