Director Architecture Integration Services

Director of Enterprise Architecture & Integration Services

Compensation: $180,000 - $200,000 Base Salary + 15% Annual Bonus

The Momba Group is partnering with a leading financial services organization seeking a Director of Enterprise Architecture & Integration Services to join its technology leadership team.

This highly visible leadership role will be responsible for defining and executing the organization's enterprise architecture vision, integration strategy, and master data management initiatives. The successful candidate will lead architecture and integration teams while partnering closely with business and technology leaders to deliver scalable, secure, and modern technology solutions that support long-term business objectives.

This position offers the opportunity to influence enterprise-wide technology strategy, drive modernization efforts, and build a high-performing team focused on architecture excellence, integration services, cloud data platforms, and digital transformation.

• Develop and execute enterprise architecture strategies aligned with organizational goals and technology roadmaps.
• Establish architecture principles, standards, governance processes, and best practices across the enterprise.
• Ensure technology solutions support scalability, security, maintainability, and business growth objectives.
• Lead architecture reviews and guide solution design decisions across multiple technology domains.
• Define and execute enterprise integration strategies across applications, data, and cloud platforms.
• Lead API management, integration services, middleware, and event-driven architecture initiatives.
• Ensure seamless connectivity and interoperability across enterprise systems and platforms.
• Drive modernization efforts focused on integration scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Oversee enterprise Master Data Management (MDM) initiatives and governance programs.
• Partner with data and analytics teams to establish reusable data products and scalable data architecture practices.
• Promote data quality, data lineage, governance standards, and enterprise-wide data consistency.
• Support cloud-based data platforms and future AI and analytics initiatives.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and identify opportunities to improve architecture maturity and business outcomes.
• Champion modern software delivery practices including Agile, Dev Ops, Dev Sec Ops , automation, and cloud-native architectures.
• Lead efforts to reduce technical debt and modernize legacy technology platforms.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance delivery speed, quality, and operational efficiency.

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of architects, integration engineers, and data professionals.
• Establish performance goals, development plans, and succession planning strategies.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and leader within the IT organization.

• Collaborate closely with executive leadership, business stakeholders, and technology teams to align technology investments with business priorities.
• Translate business requirements into architectural solutions and strategic roadmaps.
• Communicate architecture vision, strategy, and progress to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Develop strong partnerships with internal stakeholders, vendors, and strategic technology partners.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive IT experience with significant focus on enterprise architecture, integration, and solution design.
• 8+ years of leadership experience managing technical teams in complex enterprise environments.
• Proven experience leading enterprise architecture and integration programs.
• Strong understanding of architecture frameworks, integration patterns, APIs, microservices, and middleware technologies.
• Experience building and governing enterprise technology standards and roadmaps.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with in financial services, insurance, banking, or highly regulated industries.
• Experience with Master Data Management (MDM) programs and data governance initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure cloud technologies and modern data platforms.
• Familiarity with data products, cloud analytics, AI enablement, and enterprise data strategies.
• Experience driving digital transformation and large-scale modernization initiatives.

• API Management
• Integration Platforms
• Master Data Management (MDM)
• Data Governance
• Dev Ops / Dev Sec Ops
• Agile Delivery Methodologies

The ideal candidate will bring a balance of strategic vision and hands-on leadership while demonstrating:

• Executive presence and communication skills
• Strong business acumen
• Strategic thinking and planning
• Relationship-building capabilities
• Team development and mentorship
• Change leadership and organizational…