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Chief Architect, MD

Burlington MassachusettsFull-time$170k2026-06-30 → 2026-11-10

Core

Define and govern enterprise technology architecture strategy, standards, and execution for scalable, secure, and compliant platforms across Product, SaaS, and data domains.

Role type

Senior IC Chief Architect (Enterprise Architecture)

Builds

Scalable, secure, and compliant technology platforms and architectures for financial services clients

Domain

Financial Services / Enterprise Cloud Architecture

Required skills

Enterprise architecture leadership, Cloud architecture (Azure), Distributed systems design, API-first and event-driven design, Architecture governance (ARB), Risk and regulatory frameworks, Large-scale transformation leadership, Executive stakeholder management

Preferred skills

SaaS platform expertise, Modernization initiative leadership, Cross-functional team alignment

Technologies

Azure, Cloud platforms, Distributed systems, Event-driven architectures

Responsibilities

Define target architecture and reference architectures for CRD platforms; Operate the Architecture Review Board (ARB) and enforce design compliance; Partner with CTO to translate business strategy into technical architecture; Ensure architectural decisions meet risk, security, and regulatory requirements; Lead and develop a high-performing architecture community; Serve as senior technology partner to front office business leadership

Seniority

Executive-level IC (Chief Architect)