ClassWallet, a leading financial technology company in the United States, is seeking to hire a Head Architect to join our team. ClassWallet is a financial technology company serving agencies delegated responsibility to manage public funds. Agencies use ClassWallet to get public funds to the right people, and ensure the funds are used for the right purpose. ClassWallet’s suite of products and services empowers agency administrators to dramatically increase efficiency of funds distribution and spend compliance, reduce programmatic costs, maximize the full potential impact of the program, and satisfy the needs and expectations of policymakers, constituents and public reporting. ClassWallet has processed over $3.5 Billion to date and serves public agencies across 33 states. The Company has developed an industry-defining digital wallet solution which has gained rapid traction among state and local agencies and school districts across America. ClassWallet ranks as the 61st fastest growing software company on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the 21st fastest growing financial technology company on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 in 2023. While the Company delivers immense business value, the social impact of ClassWallet is a fabric that runs through its mission and corporate culture. As a result of ClassWallet’s innovation, public programs run with exponentially more efficiency and the impact and breadth of the programs for the individuals they serve is dramatically higher. This mission compliments the Company mission-based culture with focus on gratitude and work-life balance. About the Role We are seeking a Head Architect to serve as the primary visionary and technical authority for our entire application ecosystem. This is a hands-on role for a proactive expert who views software architecture as a foundational strategic asset and treats security not as a feature, but as a core requirement of every design decision. Reporting to the Director of Architecture, you will own the critical intersection of system design, security, and business scalability, driving the continuous modernization and hardening of our platforms at every layer. In this role, you will lead the architectural direction at ClassWallet through direct technical contribution and high-level design. Your primary responsibility is to serve as the technical future-proofer of the organization, possessing the foresight to anticipate emerging business needs and designing architectures today that remain secure, robust, and adaptable for the challenges of tomorrow. RequirementsThe ideal candidate thrives in high-stakes environments and possesses a deeply proactive engineer mindset. Security-First Mindset: A security by design approach to every task, ensuring that data protection, identity management, and threat modeling are integrated into the architectural DNA of the platform. Strategic Foresight: Proven ability to anticipate future business scaling needs and technological trends, designing modular systems that prevent technical debt and allow for long-term flexibility. Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Exceptional communication skills and a proven ability to mentor fellow architects and influence engineering teams. You will serve as a key partner to DevOps, Product, and Tech Leads, driving technical excellence and collaboration in executing complex, cross-functional initiatives. Advanced Node.js Architecture: Core Mastery: Deep understanding of the Node.js event-driven, non-blocking I/O model and the internal mechanics of the Event Loop to handle concurrent requests efficiently. Design Patterns: Mastery of architectural patterns such as Microservices and Event Sourcing to ensure independent service scalability and resilience. Database Design: Extensive experience with both relational and document-based database table design, specifically including MySQL and MongoDB. You should be adept at choosing the right data model for the specific use case, ensuring performance and data integrity. Cloud & Infrastructure: Expert-level proficiency in AWS environments and GitHub for version control and CI/CD integration. Documentation & Visualization: Proven ability to create and maintain stringent, audit-ready documentation and detailed architectural diagrams (e.g., ERDs and Sequence diagrams). Key Performance Goals Platform Modernization & Future-Proofing: Continue to evolve the application stack into a modern, resilient platform that prioritizes security and governance. You will implement non-complex solutions that scale, ensuring our infrastructure remains robust to anticipate emerging business needs years in advance. Collaborative Architectural Leadership: Serve as a high-impact architectural partner across the organization. You will work closely with stakeholders to ensure the platform remains the primary driver of informed, secure business decisions. Reliability as a Gold Standard: Position ClassWallet’s technical integrity and security posture as a market differentiator. By maintaining an impeccable, hardened environment, you enable the business to confidently pursue the most sensitive government contracts, knowing our platform is the gold standard for transparency and control. BenefitsClassWallet is a positive, family-oriented team environment. Our focus is on encouragement, positive reinforcement, and gratitude. We work hard and are highly motivated to win but with a healthy perspective on life. We offer an excellent salary and benefits commensurate with experience. ClassWallet.com is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description CGS is seeking an experienced senior-level Information Technology Enterprise Architect to support the I.T. business mission of a large-scale government enterprise’s IT infrastructure. The ideal applicant should demonstrate knowledge and experience in organization processes and procedures specific to PMI, ITIL, CISSP, SDLC, Agile, ISSO, Six Sigma, and CMMI. The applicant will also be tasked with collecting information for strategic business mission planning and IT investment. Skills and attributes for success: - The IT Enterprise Architect position requires the candidate to possess knowledge, experience, and abilities to broadly understand an organization’s various technologies and teaming with an organization’s leaders to collect information for strategic business mission planning and IT investment. - The IT Enterprise Architecture candidate will demonstrate exceptional interpersonal and professional maturity and senior-level IT competency. Exceptional oral and written communication abilities and experience and knowledge in organization processes and procedures specific to PMI, ITIL, CISSP, SDLC, Agile, ISSO, Six Sigma, and CMMI are superlative. - Experienced with various EA frameworks, including Zachman, and TOGAF, the EOUSA Enterprise Architect will provide a view for system owners, planners, designers, developers, and subcontractors to provide a holistic view of the enterprise from different perspectives with the understanding of budget constraints. - Additional demonstrated knowledge and experience in the following areas: - Demonstrated engineering abilities in Windows Desktop applications, remote access, MS Windows 7, SQL Server, VMware, EMC, SAN storage, Cloud as a service, Broadworks, Polycomm, BlackBerry, Apple iOS, information security, wireless technologies, system networking, etc. - Understanding and utilization of ITIL, project management (PMI), Agile, Configuration and Change controls. - Capability in providing technical engineering practices recommendations, advice, and enhancements from integration engagements of prior successful systems integrations. - Exceptional writing/verbal/interpersonal negotiation and communication skills with the ability to work confidently and independently with minor guidance. Ideally, you will also have: - VMware server and VDI understanding/experience. - Knowledge of PKI. - MS Windows 2003 Terminal Server. - MS Windows 2008R2 Server. - Cisco UCS. - Broadworks. - Polycomm. - BlackBerry, iOS, Android OS. - Project Management Professional (PMP). - ITIL. - CISSP. Qualifications - Knowledge and experience in organization processes and procedures specific to PMI, ITIL, CISSP, SDLC, Agile, ISSO, Six Sigma, and CMMI. - Exceptional oral and written communication abilities. - Experience with various EA frameworks, including Zachman and TOGAF. - Demonstrated engineering abilities in relevant technologies. Requirements - Ability to work confidently and independently with minor guidance. - Exceptional writing/verbal/interpersonal negotiation and communication skills. Benefits - Health, Dental, and Vision. - Life Insurance. - 401k. - Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter). - Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays.

Role Description The Enterprise Architecture Intern will support the Enterprise Architect in the development of the IT architectural vision and roadmap to deliver against organizational objectives. - Support the development and implementation of tactical plans to implement cybersecurity capabilities designed to improve the security posture of the company. - Support the development of best practices and frameworks for architecture definition, sizing, solution options analysis, UI/UX design, etc. - Partner with the Enterprise Architect to establish domain-specific reference models for business and technology capabilities for use in strategic planning and analysis. - Participate in cross-functional discussions within the IT organization to develop an understanding of delivery and operational processes. - Actively promote GUEST customer service standards; develop effective relationships at all levels of the organization. - Participate in team concepts and promote a team effort; perform duties in accordance with company policies and procedures. - Regular and reliable attendance is required for the job. Qualifications - Currently enrolled in four (4) year accredited degree program and returning to the program upon completion of the internship. - Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Informatics, or related discipline. - Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel).

Description At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It's why we're coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we're headed. We're proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW. Job Summary: Lead, mentor, and direct a team of Enterprise Architects developing complex business applications in a software engineering environment. Act as the primary strategic liaison between executive business stakeholders and technical leadership to conceptualize, define, and govern overarching system solutions. Set the overarching enterprise architecture vision and ensure all solutions align with the broader enterprise architecture framework. What you will do: Leadership & Mentorship * Direct, coach, and manage a team of Enterprise Architects, fostering a culture of technical excellence and strategic thinking. * Represent the EA organization at the executive level for application, data, and infrastructure domain-specific initiatives. Strategic Road mapping & Governance * Define, own, and drive enterprise platform roadmaps, technology lifecycles, and transformational initiatives across a wide and diverse portfolio. * Establish and enforce overarching standards, models, and guiding principles for future state architecture, organizational structure, business processes, and infrastructure. Consulting & Investment Strategy * Develop and present comprehensive business cases for high-level initiatives to C-level executives for approval, funding, and prioritization. * Lead complex M&A technology due diligence and integration planning. * Lead enterprise-level vendor selection processes and provide strategic recommendations for massive technology investments. Architecture Oversight * Support and govern the architecting of cloud-based applications, mobile applications, infrastructure, web services, middleware, and databases needed for the future state platform. * Ensure compliance between overarching business strategies and enterprise transformation activities. * Direct business stakeholders to follow enterprise architecture guidance for all projects. What we expect of you: * Bachelor's Degree and 10+ years of Information Technology experience, * OR * 14+ years of total Information Technology experience. * 7+ years working as an Enterprise Architect. * 3+ years of experience directly managing, mentoring, or leading a team of architects or senior technical staff. * Enterprise Architecture certified or equivalent experience using industry standards e.g. TOGAF. * Extensive experience developing architectural standards, roadmaps, and enterprise models. * Proven track record of being an evangelist for a larger strategic vision. * Deep ability to integrate business and technological vision, connecting the dots across business needs, technologies, processes, and information. Pay range: $172,000 - $240,000 depending on experience and skill set Annual bonus target of 15% subject to terms and conditions of plan Benefits overview: [https://cdw.benefit-info.com/](https://cdw.benefit-info.com/) * We make technology work so people can do great things. * CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive. CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law. CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, CDW's goal is to get to know you as an applicant and understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. While AI can help you present yourself more clearly and effectively, the essence of your application should be authentically yours. To learn more, please review [CDW's AI Applicant Notice](https://www.cdwjobs.com/pages/ai-applicant-notice).