If you’re looking for a meaningful career, you’ll find it here at Webster. Founded in 1935, our focus has always been to put people first--doing whatever we can to help individuals, families, businesses and our colleagues achieve their financial goals. As a leading commercial bank, we remain passionate about serving our clients and supporting our communities. Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Agility, Respect, Excellence are Webster’s values, these set us apart as a bank and as an employer. Come join our team where you can expand your career potential, benefit from our robust development opportunities, and enjoy meaningful work! We are seeking a visionary Enterprise Architect to lead our digital transformation initiatives and shape the future of our banking technology landscape. This strategic role is critical to aligning our business objectives with cutting-edge IT architecture, ensuring we stay competitive in the rapidly evolving fintech ecosystem while maintaining the highest standards of security, compliance, and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Strategic Architecture Leadership Develop and maintain enterprise-wide IT architecture frameworks, roadmaps, and standards that align with business strategy and regulatory requirements Lead digital transformation initiatives, including cloud migration, microservices adoption, and API-first architecture implementation Assess emerging technologies and their potential impact on banking operations Create and execute technology modernization strategies to replace legacy systems while maintaining operational continuity Create and manage EA landscape, reference architecture, standards and templates for various architecture deliverables Support key business and IT initiatives by providing direction and guidelines on good architecture practices and solution design patterns Work with IT and business leaders to create and align roadmaps for different value streams and with those of vendors. Banking-Specific Architecture Design secure, scalable architectures for core banking systems, digital banking platforms, and payment processing infrastructure Ensure compliance with banking regulations (PCI DSS, SOX, Basel III, GDPR, Open Banking) and implement appropriate security controls Architect solutions for real-time payment systems, fraud detection, risk management, and regulatory reporting Drive Open Banking platform development and third-party integration strategies Technology Innovation & Integration Champion cloud-native and hybrid cloud solutions with emphasis on security and compliance Design microservices architectures, containerization strategies, and API gateway implementations Lead integration efforts with fintech partners, regulatory systems, and external payment networks Oversee data architecture, analytics platforms, and various infrastructure for business and customer insights Ensure alignment of solution architecture for different initiatives with the reference architecture and standards. Lead the solution and design of patterns, services, frameworks, and components for common enterprise needs. Provide guidance and help evaluate solution options and vendor products for key projects. Create a plan for tracking and managing the architecture and technical debts, finding rationalizing opportunities and risk areas Driving AI & Innovation Be a change agent to help the organization adopt an AI-driven mindset. Discuss the feasibility of AI use cases along with architectural design with stakeholders and translate vision into realistic technical implementation. Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging capabilities and upcoming regulations and ensure the enterprise is building solutions with appropriate guardrails to comply with ethical standards and industry regulations Assist with the design & build of a robust enterprise-wide architecture for AI and collaborate with data scientists, data engineers, developers, operations and security teams. Envision, design and assist with operationalizing end-to-end machine learning (ML) and AI pipeline. Stakeholder Collaboration Partner with executives, business leaders, and IT teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions Present architecture vision and recommendations to executive leadership and board committees Mentor and guide solution architects, developers, and other technical team members Lead cross-functional teams in complex, multi-year transformation projects

Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information systems, engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred) 8+ years of enterprise architecture experience, with 5+ years specifically in banking, financial services, or fintech Proven track record of leading large-scale digital transformation projects in regulated environments Experience with EA tools like LeanIX, Archimate, BizzDesign or related. Technical Expertise Enterprise Architecture Frameworks: Expertise in TOGAF, Zachman, or similar methodologies Cloud Platforms: Advanced proficiency in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud with focus on financial services Banking Systems: Experience with core banking platforms (e.g., Temenos, FIS, Fiserv, Jack Henry), payment systems, and regulatory technology Modern Architecture Patterns: Interoperability/integrations, microservices, event-driven architecture, API-first design Security & Compliance: Strong understanding of banking cybersecurity frameworks, encryption, identity management, and regulatory compliance Data & Analytics: Experience with big data platforms, real-time analytics, and ML/AI implementation in banking Professional Certifications TOGAF 9.2 Certified AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional or Azure Solutions Architect Expert CISSP, CISM, or equivalent security certifications Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) certifications Leadership & Soft Skills Exceptional communication and presentation skills for executive business audiences Strong interpersonal and presentation skills; able to communicate complex concepts effectively Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to engage and advise both non-technical and technical stakeholders. Strong strategic thinking capabilities Proven ability to influence and drive change across large, complex organizations Experience managing cross-functional teams and external vendor relationships Cultural awareness and ability to work in diverse, global environments The estimated salary range for this position is $165,000.00 to $180,000.00. Actual salary may vary up or down depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position is eligible for incentive compensation. #LI-Hybrid #LI-FO1 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

#J-18808-Ljbffr