Senior Systems Architect

Senior Systems Architect

Why FCS Financial? Ever dreamed of being part of an organization with deep roots in agriculture and the community? For over 100 years, as part of the Farm Credit System, we’ve been supporting agriculture and rural communities in Missouri. If you are a strategic product leader with expertise in guiding delivery and championing customer outcomes — this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact!

As Systems Architect, you will design, implement, and manage complex multi-tiered architecture and enterprise applications that align with organizational goals. You’ll analyze user needs, create system architecture plans, select appropriate technologies, and collaborate across IS teams to ensure systems are scalable, secure, and efficient. This role is hands‑on, leading setup and migration of cloud‑based and on‑premises environments to ensure seamless transitions with minimal downtime.

• Strategy & Vision: Design and implement enterprise architecture that aligns with organizational goals; analyze user needs and recommend scalable, secure, and efficient solutions.
• System Design & Implementation: Configure, deploy, and integrate hardware, software, networks, and databases; build automation scripts and integrations; maintain architectural documentation; ensure scalability, reliability, and security.
• System Support: Maintain existing solutions, troubleshoot escalated issues, manage configurations, and coordinate with IS teams to resolve problems across internal, cloud, and third‑party systems.
• Security, Backup & Recovery: Design and enforce security policies, monitor vulnerabilities, and develop disaster recovery plans to ensure data and application availability.
• Technology Research: Evaluate emerging platforms, tools, and methodologies; prototype cloud solutions; stay current with technology trends to continuously improve operations.

• Competitive Salary: $97,500 – $151,000 with outstanding incentive opportunities linked to Association performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and a standout 401(k) plan.
• Flexible Work Environment: Hybrid options available depending on organizational needs.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities to lead enterprise‑level initiatives and shape technology direction.
• Collaborative Culture: Work closely with Infrastructure, Application, Security, and Data teams to deliver impactful solutions.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience:
  
  5+ years in enterprise technical systems design, administration, and implementation.

• Expertise and leadership in system design (cloud, on‑premises, hybrid) and proficiency in multiple programming languages: .NET, Java, Python, C++.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, CI/CD pipelines, Dev Ops, ITIL/ITSM, governance, SaaS/PaaS/IaaS, databases, and security principles.
• Demonstrated success in structured project delivery, spring cycles, timeboxed work, metrics‑driven tracking, and cross‑team coordination to establish dependencies and milestones are met.
• Excellent leadership, communication and analytical skills with the ability to convey complex systems to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to set standards, foster collaboration, and drive accountability with transparent progress tracking.
• Commitment to confidentiality, security, and integrity of organizational and client data.

This position is open until filled.

Candidates must reside in our Loan Service Area (Missouri).

Preferred office location is Jefferson City, MO. All other FCS Financial Branch Locations will be considered in our Loan Servicing Area.

This position is classified as Exempt under the Fair Labor Standard Act.

Hybrid work environment and flexible work schedule will be considered based off of the candidates’ qualifications and needs.

Department:
Information Systems

Reports To:

Vice President, Technical Operations

Supervises:
None

• 50%:
  System Design, Planning, implementation, and Guidance
  • Collaborates across infrastructure, application, security, and data teams to design and directly…