Software Architect, Systems Engineer, Cloud Computing

Description

Role:
The Software Architect plays a critical role in shaping the technical foundation of software systems and integrations, ensuring they meet both current and future needs. As a hands-on technical leader, this role is responsible for designing and overseeing system and integration architecture, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and alignment with FHLBank's strategic goals. Beyond coding, the Software Architect defines architecture frameworks while ensuring that design, implementation, and documentation adhere to the Bank's standards.

Additionally, this role enforces application development best practices aligned with the Software Development Life Cycle-including code quality, security, integration, and technology toolsets-while guiding teams through design and refactoring tasks. The Software Architect collaborates with the Bank's architecture team and innovation group to evaluate and integrate emerging technologies such as AI, automation, and other innovations that enhance efficiency and competitiveness. Their expertise drives digital transformation, keeping the organization at the forefront of technological advancement.

Responsibilities:
Architectural Oversight & Technical Leadership:
Provide strategic guidance on active projects, lead design discussions, and define integration points with third-party solutions. Design Methodologies & Code Quality Assurance:
Recommend and enforce design methodologies, ensuring software solutions align with industry standards and organizational requirements. Oversee code quality through reviews, analysis tools, and refactoring sessions. Enterprise Technology Planning:
Develop technology roadmaps, ensuring future-state enterprise applications align with scalability and business objectives. Research & Knowledge Sharing:
Conduct research, provide education, and deliver training on best practices to foster innovation and technical excellence. Champion for Innovation &

Collaboration:

Drive forward-thinking solutions, challenge the status quo, and promote creative problem-solving to enhance efficiency and technological growth. Additional Duties:
Perform other responsibilities as assigned. Expectations:
1. Pragmatic Design Approach:
Balance ideal architectural designs with project constraints while presenting multiple options with cost-benefit analysis.
2. Collaborative Technical Leadership:
Work closely with developers to articulate design decisions diplomatically and foster consensus.
3. Enterprise Architecture Guidance:
Provide strategic direction to ensure alignment across all enterprise architecture domains.
4. Technical Support & Issue Resolution:
Assist development teams in solving complex technical challenges.
5. Architectural Vision & Strategy:
Define integration, technology adoption, and life cycle controls in alignment with organizational goals.
6. Documentation & Standards Compliance:
Maintain architecture documentation and ensure adherence to established standards.
7. Workload & Priority Management:
Manage tasks independently while remaining flexible to shifting priorities.
8. Leadership & Mentorship:
Guide development teams through mentorship and leadership, fostering professional growth.
9. Continuous Learning & Best Practices:
Stay up to date on tools and best practices to enhance application development. 10. Technology Evaluation &

Innovation: Assess and integrate new technologies that enhance performance, security, and risk mitigation. 11. Task & Deadline Management:
Balance multiple projects and deadlines efficiently. 12. Business Record Protection:
Ensure availability, confidentiality, and integrity of business records while complying with retention policies. 13. Critical Thinking & Focus:
Maintain problem-solving ability and attention to detail in handling multiple tasks. 14. Member

Experience:

Demonstrate commitment to enhancing the member experience by identifying needs, sharing feedback, and collaborating across teams to drive continuous improvement. 15. Consistently takes action in alignment with FHLBank values. 16. Provides regulatory reporting support, as needed, and partners with other departments to implement effective…