VP, Enterprise Cloud Architect

Enterprise Cloud Architect
At the heart of this innovation are the platforms that run our diverse applications and you could be the architect behind them.
We are seeking an Enterprise Cloud Architect to lead complex application migration initiatives from traditional onpremises or data center environments to modern cloud platforms (primarily AWS, with exposure to Azure and GCP). This role requires deep technical expertise in cloudnative architectures, migration methodologies, and enterprise application landscapes, along with the leadership ability to guide engineering teams and influence stakeholders across IT, business, and operations. This role will focus on application migration, design and oversight of our target cloud architecture. Your role will encompass planning and implementing migration strategies that are not only aligned with business goals but also scalable, secure, and costeffective. You will evaluate and select optimal cloud services from leading providers to meet our dynamic organizational needs. Collaborating closely with application teams, you will guide the development and ongoing maintenance of cloudbased applications and services, ensuring optimal performance while adhering to corporate policies and standards.
Youll leverage stateoftheart technologies, tools, and best practices within a forwardthinking, evolving company that values both your contributions and your worklife balance.
We are focused on growth and innovation within the financial technology sector, presenting countless opportunities for you to make a meaningful impact and advance your career.
Define and own application migration roadmaps for enterprise portfolios.
Assess existing applications to determine optimal migration approaches (rehost, replatform, refactor, retire, replace).
Architect hybrid and cloudnative solutions ensuring scalability, performance, and security.
Lead, architect, and review technological solutions that meet business requirements and deliver business value through modern software design, development, and delivery.
Drive, support and influence cloud strategies, application architecture and migration roadmaps while ensuring alignment with internal technical teams and business stakeholders.
Lead discovery, assessment, and dependency mapping of application landscapes.
Partner with application owners and development teams to adapt workloads for the cloud.
Provide guidance and direction to project teams to ensure security, compliance, and governance requirements are met for migrated applications.
Establish monitoring and performance baselines before and after migration.
Mentor cloud engineers and solution architects on best practices for migration and cloud adoption.
Act as a subject matter expert in cloud transformation programs.
Maintain handson technical knowledge of AWS services, cloud design principles and application architectures.
Enterprise Architect for SYF, working with teams to develop and maintain the EA strategy, roadmap and standards that align with business goal.
Chair the Architecture Review Board and facilitate crossdomain architectural reviews ensuring ARB outcomes are transparent, documented and traceable to business and technical strategy.
Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned.
Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
~10+ years in IT architecture, infrastructure, or application development.
~3+ years designing and implementing cloud solutions (AWS).
~ Proven track record leading enterprisescale application migration projects.
~ Experience with containerization, microservices, and DevOps practices.
~ Expert in AWS services: Proven understanding of cloud computing and DevOps fundamentals.
~ Understanding of networking, security, IAM, and compliance in the cloud.
~ Knowledge of databases (Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, NoSQL).
Experience in the Financial industry.
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional.
AWS Certified Advanced Networking, Security, or Database Specialty.
Experience with other CSP provider such as Azure, GCP, and Oracle.
Salary range: 170,000.00 290,000.00 USD Annual and eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance. Actual compensation offered within the posted salary range will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge. You must be 18 years or older.
You must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process.
You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.
All internal employees must consistently meet performance expectations and have approval from your manager to post (or the approval of your manager and HR if you dont meet the time in position or performance expectations).
Legal Authorization & Diversity
Legal authorization to work in the U.We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, and without regard to age.
Commitment to Inclusion
Together, were building a future where we can all belong, connect, and turn ideals into action. More than 50% of our workforce is engaged in our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where community and passion intersect to offer a safe space to learn and grow.
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