Enterprise Architect - and Data Architecture

Position: Enterprise Architect - Application and Data Architecture
Location: Derby

Description/Job Summary

Join a team focused on the success of our customers, the success of our communities, and the success of each other. Farm Credit East (FCE) is the leading provider of loans and farm advisory services to farm, forest product, fishing, and other agricultural business owners across the northeast with $11.7 billion in total loan volume and $29 million in annual financial services revenue from 18,000 customers across our 8‑state territory.

We are One Team Working Together with a focus on our five pillars:
Outstanding Customer and Employee Experience, Quality Growth, Operational Excellence, Commitment to our Communities, and Protecting Customer Information.

Enterprise Architect – Application & Data Architecture

The Enterprise Architect in the Application and Data Architecture domain will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing robust, scalable, and secure application and data architectures. The EA will ensure the company's applications and data strategy aligns with the business objectives, enhancing efficiency and driving growth. This role involves collaborating with various departments to ensure that our technology solutions align with business objectives and industry best practices.

The position reports to the Head of Enterprise Architecture and works closely with the Principal Architect.

Value Drivers

• Ensures alignment with business goals and IT strategy, leading to more efficient and effective technology solutions
• Provides scalable, secure, and cost‑effective solutions that enhance operational efficiency and reduce risks
• Ensures consistency and quality in technology implementations, leading to better performance and reliability.

Duties and Responsibilities Strategy and Governance

• Develop and maintain the enterprise application and data architecture strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and IT strategy.
• Establish and enforce architecture standards, guidelines, and best practices.
• Participate in architecture governance processes to ensure alignment with enterprise standards and strategic goals.
• Prepare, support, and develop an Architecture Review Board (ARB) and work with Business and IT to prepare for ARB.
• Be a part in developing and supporting the Data Governance/Privacy committee.

Design and Implementation

• Design and oversee the implementation of application and data solutions, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and cost‑effective.
• Provide guidance and oversight for the development and integration of applications and data systems.
• Identify potential risks and vulnerabilities associated with Digital solutions and implement proactive measures to mitigate security, compliance, and regulatory concerns.

Stakeholder Collaboration and Technology Evaluation

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to enhance the enterprise architecture, including Salesforce, nCino, DNA, Fiserv, Databricks, Mulesoft and Azure.
• Expertise in Cloud technologies, Microservices architecture, Data warehouse architecture, APIs, Dev Sec Ops  & Agile methodologies.

Data Integrity and Team Leadership

• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Lead and mentor a team of architects and developers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Job Qualifications and Requirements

• This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master’s degree is preferred.
• Proven experience as an Enterprise Architect, with a focus on application and data architecture.
• TOGAF 9.x, SaaS/PaaS/IaaS Certifications.
• We offer hybrid work options after two weeks of employment with Farm Credit East. Hybrid work options are determined based on job role and balancing the needs of the customers, the team, and individual work performance. This will be reviewed based on manager discretion.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary Range: $120,000 to $150,000 commensurate with experience.
• Short‑Term Incentive to reward business results.
• Retirement Contributions:

• 401k match up to 6% of salary; or for those unable to take full advantage…