Director, Enterprise Architecture (Fintech)

TL;DR

Director, Enterprise Architecture (Fintech): Shaping architectural direction for modernization and resiliency initiatives, focusing on designing resilient cloud, infrastructure, and network architecture patterns. Focus on influencing data center modernization, disaster recovery enhancement, and cybersecurity architecture advancement for a future-ready technology ecosystem.

Location: Remote, limited to residents of WA, OR, ID, AZ, TX, GA, SC, NC, CA or VA, USA. Hybrid option available for those within commuting distance of Tukwila, WA (Tuesdays & Wednesdays onsite).

Salary: $199,300-$243,800 annually

Company

hirify.global is a purpose-driven financial institution of 1.5 million members and over $30 billion in managed assets, focusing on people since 1935.

What you will do

• Lead enterprise architecture vision and design patterns for multi-region resiliency, disaster recovery, and cloud infrastructure.
• Define long-term architecture strategies for environment uplift and platform evolution aligned with business and technology roadmaps.
• Oversee the maturity roadmap for application portfolio management and configuration data.
• Maintain and evolve architecture standards, governance processes, and reusable patterns for secure, resilient, and scalable solution delivery.
• Guide and develop a high-performing architecture team of six direct reports, providing coaching and technical direction.
• Collaborate closely with Infrastructure Engineering, Cybersecurity, Risk, and Technology Domain leaders.
• Evaluate new and emerging technologies, recommending solutions aligned with resiliency, risk, and modernization goals.
• Provide architectural oversight for large initiatives and maintain long-range architecture roadmaps.

Requirements

• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in systems architecture, solution design, and solution implementation.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in a leadership role managing people and/or advising project teams, with direct people-management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to work full-time hours, with additional hours as business needs require.
• Must be a resident of WA, OR, ID, AZ, TX, GA, SC, NC, CA or VA, USA.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree.
• Experience designing multi-region, highly available cloud architectures (preferably Azure), including automated failover, infrastructure-as-code, and resiliency patterns.
• Experience implementing zero-trust security controls, identity-centric security (IAM/CIAM), and cloud security architectures aligned with frameworks such as NIST CSF or CIS.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; proven ability in both tactical execution and strategic planning.
• Experience in process improvement and facilitation, with LEAN principles and/or PMP certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Purpose-driven organization with a "people helping people" philosophy since 1935, fostering a collaborative environment.
• 401(k) Company Match (up to 3%) and 4% annual contribution to your 401(k).
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, including family contributions.
• Generous PTO Program + Exchange Program and Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• hirify.global Cares volunteer time off + donation match.
• Opportunity to lead highly visible modernization efforts and influence enterprise-wide architecture standards.