Join the People Helping People Velera is the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated fintech solutions provider. The company serves more than 4,000 financial institutions throughout North America, operating with velocity to help our clients keep pace with the rapid momentum of change and fuel growth in the new era of financial services. Our purpose: We accelerate partners’ success through innovative financial technology solutions and inspired service. The Opportunity The Senior Enterprise Architect (EA) is a senior strategic technology leader responsible for aligning business strategy with enterprise-wide architectural direction. The role provides vision, governance, and oversight across business, application, data, technology, and security domains to ensure Velera’s capabilities evolve cohesively, securely, and sustainably. The Sr. EA works closely with executives, Strategic Portfolio Managers (SPMs), Portfolio Managers (PMs), and Product leadership to evaluate new ideas, shape strategic demand, and translate early concepts into actionable architectural deliverables. Through structured discovery engagements, the Sr EA transforms business ideas into statements of architecture that define architectural epics, high-level estimates, architecture tiers (1, 2, or 3), required standards, and architectural building blocks. The Sr EA acts as the strategic bridge between SPM/PM (strategy) and Solution Architects (technical solution) by providing SAs with the architectural requirements, context, and constraints needed to design scalable, secure, and compliant solutions. This role oversees the enterprise continuum, architecture repository, capability models, roadmaps, and governance processes to ensure alignment across teams and adherence to enterprise standards. This position demands deep technical breadth, business acumen, enterprise modeling expertise, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders while elevating architectural maturity across the organization. Day In The Life Strategic Architecture, Planning & Governance - Define and maintain enterprise-wide architecture vision, standards, principles, and reference models. - Ensure alignment of enterprise architecture with organizational strategy, capability maturity priorities, and multi-year roadmaps. - Govern architecture compliance through ARB, PTB, PTO, and other architectural oversight frameworks. - Maintain and evolve the enterprise architecture repository and the enterprise continuum. Portfolio Discovery, Demand Shaping & Architectural Intake - Partner with Strategic Portfolio Managers (SPMs) and Portfolio Managers (PMs) during Discovery Sessions to translate business ideas into structured architectural concepts. - Create Statements of Architecture capturing: - Architectural epics - Architectural stakeholders - Architectural dependencies - High-level estimate ranges - Architecture categories (Tier 1, 2, or 3) - Standards, patterns, and required architectural building blocks in scope for the “project” - Ensure architectural decisions and constraints are documented early to reduce downstream risk and enhance delivery predictability. - Provide SPMs and PMs with data-driven architectural insights supporting prioritization, investment decisions, and portfolio planning. - Partnering with enablement/intake, act as the architectural authority, determining what must escalate to Solution Architecture, Platform Engineering, or the Architecture Review Board. Bridge Between Strategy and Solution Architecture - Serve as the strategic handoff point between SPM/PM and Solution Architects: - EAs define enterprise direction and architectural requirements - SAs design technical solutions within those boundaries Business, Data, Application & Technology Architecture - Partnering with Center of Excellence/Business Process Team, perform business capability modeling, gap analysis, value stream analysis, and business scenario development. - Expand and mature the enterprise data architecture footprint and its relationships to business and application architectures. - Develop architecture artifacts including matrices, diagrams, principles, architecture building blocks, and future-state models. - Perform modeling in EA Sparx, Prolaborate, or similar tools using TOGAF and ArchiMate standards. Enterprise Road mapping & Technology Strategy - Build and maintain long-term technology, application, and data roadmaps aligned with business strategy. - Assess emerging technologies and trends for enterprise adoption and competitive advantage. - Lead technology rationalization, end-of-support planning, and modernization strategy. - Owns architectural oversight across the entire portfolio, ensuring consistency, reuse, and alignment across all initiatives, programs and delivery teams. Risk, Compliance & Operational Readiness - Ensure architecture aligns with regulatory standards (PCI, PII, etc.). - Evaluate architectures for security, scalability, performance, resilience, and interoperability. - Guide design decisions related to HA, DR, BCP, and operational effectiveness. Leadership, Collaboration & Communication - Coach, mentor, and guide various levels of architects, engineers, analysts, and other technical stakeholders. - Lead and participate in Architecture Review Board (ARB), Architecture’s Community of Practice (COP), and technical steering groups. - Communicate architectural vision and decisions to executive, business, and technical audiences. - Foster collaboration across business and technology domains. - EAs define the enterprise architecture direction, standards, patterns, and guardrails; Solution Architects apply these during detailed technical solution design. - Provide SAs with the architectural context, standards, epics, constraints, and modeling outputs required to begin solution design. - Ensure consistency and reusability across solutions by guiding SAs to follow established enterprise patterns and building blocks. - Serve as escalation point for complex cross-domain design decisions. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field required. - Master’s degree (MS or MBA) preferred. - TOGAF 9+ required; SAFe preferred. - Cloud architecture certifications (Microsoft Azure Architect, AWS Solutions Architect) preferred. - Additional leadership or professional certifications (e.g., Open CA Level 2/3, ITIL, CISSP/CISM) a plus. - 10–15+ years of Enterprise Architecture or closely related senior architecture roles - 15+ years of IT, engineering, or technology leadership experience - 12–15+ years of planning, designing, and governing enterprise‑class solutions - 10+ years in financial services, banking, or payments Architecture Leadership Experience A Sr. EA should have demonstrable leadership beyond solution execution: - Led architecture across multiple product lines, business domains, or portfolios - Chaired or co‑chaired Architecture Review Boards (ARB), Centers of Practice, or technical governance bodies - Directed and matured enterprise‑wide architecture practices, reference models, and capability frameworks - Proven experience influencing VP‑ and SVP‑level stakeholders and driving alignment among senior leaders - Led major enterprise transformation initiatives (e.g., cloud modernization, platform consolidation, data modernization) Enterprise Modeling & Framework Expertise The EA role requires competency — a Sr. EA requires mastery: - TOGAF 9+ expert‑level proficiency - Deep applied experience with ArchiMate, Sparx EA/Prolaborate, enterprise capability modeling, roadmapping - Has built multi‑year enterprise roadmaps, published architecture standards, and driven enterprise adoption - Experience leading federated architecture practices across multiple stakeholder groups Strategic & Portfolio Experience A Sr. EA operates closer to executive strategy: - Direct partnership with executives, SPMs, PMs, CFO/finance partners, and enterprise planning groups - Experience driving enterprise‑level prioritization, strategic planning, and investment governance - Ability to convert ambiguous enterprise problems into enterprise strategies, frameworks, and capability models Technology Breadth & Deep Expertise While the EA role requires broad knowledge, the Sr. EA should show: - Recognized expert across at least four architecture domains (business, app, data, tech, security) - Deep specialization in at least one (ex: cloud architecture, data platforms, integration architecture, cybersecurity) - Experience governing modern enterprise architectures at scale: - Multi‑cloud & hybrid cloud - Containerization & microservices - API & integration platforms - Enterprise data platforms (Snowflake, Cosmos, etc.) - Enterprise‑level security & compliance frameworks Cross‑Domain & Cross‑Portfolio Governance The Sr. EA elevates from portfolio to enterprise authority: - Governed architectural standards across the entire organization - Proven experience ensuring cross‑team consistency, reuse, and standardization - Led enterprise architecture maturity programs and continuous improvement initiatives Leadership (Even Without Direct Reports) While the EA role has no supervisory responsibility, Sr. EA typically includes leadership: - Mentored and developed architects - Helped build career ladders, role definitions, and competency models - Led communities of practice, working groups, and architecture learning initiatives #LI-LM1 About Velera At Velera we are committed to fostering a workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and connected. We understand, attract and engage a diverse workforce where every employee can live up to their full potential; ensuring that our employee base reflects the consumers we serve. The result of this effort is an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives. We strive to foster a safe and inclusive work environment for people to bring their authentic selves in order to build a better community within our company and with our partners. Learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion HERE! Pay Equity $110,100.00 - $143,100.00Actual Pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Great Work/Life Benefits! - Competitive wages - Medical with telemedicine - Dental and Vision - Basic and Optional Life Insurance - Paid Time Off (PTO) - Maternity, Parental, Family Care - Community Volunteer Time Off - 12 Paid Holidays - Company Paid Disability Insurance - 401k (with employer match) - Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company provided contributions - Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Supplemental Insurance - Mental Health and Well-being: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Tuition Reimbursement - Wellness program - Benefits are subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law. Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following "EEO is the Law" Poster. Velera will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information. Velera is an E-Verify Employer. Review the E-Verify Poster here. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here. This role is currently not eligible for sponsorship. As an ongoing commitment to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities please contact a recruiter at recruiters@velera.com for assistance.

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Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description We are seeking a Lead Architect with deep expertise in the design and delivery of colocation and hyperscale cloud data center facilities. The ideal candidate is a licensed architect with a proven track record of leading complex, mission critical projects from concept to commissioning. This role will play a key part in shaping the architecture of high-performance, secure, and scalable data center environments to meet the evolving demands of top tier cloud and colocation clients. This position offers the flexibility of a remote work schedule and can be based from a variety of locations in the US where AECOM has an office. Although the position is primarily remote periodic travel may be required for client meetings, key project milestones, onsite collaboration sessions, or other business‑critical activities. Travel is expected to be occasional and scheduled in advance. AECOM is a leader in the global data center consulting industry with robust teams in the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with our teams around the world on high-profile, fast-paced data center projects for global clients. This is a hands-on, client-facing role with an opportunity for upward career mobility. Key Responsibilities: - Lead architectural design for large scale hyperscale cloud data center and colocation projects, from early concept through construction administration and closeout. - Collaborate with internal engineering disciplines, construction teams, and external stakeholders to develop fully coordinated and integrated design solutions. - Develop and review drawings, specifications, and technical documentation, ensuring compliance with codes, standards, and client design guidelines. - Manage coordination with consultants, contractors, and permitting authorities to support project delivery and regulatory compliance. - Serve as the architectural subject matter expert for hyperscale and colocation clients, ensuring operational efficiency, scalability, and reliability in facility design. - Mentor and guide junior architects and designers, fostering technical excellence and design innovation. - Maintain and apply knowledge of industry best practices and data center design trends. - Support business development, proposal writing, and conceptual architectural designs for new pursuits. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and or education. - Demonstrated experience with colocation and hyperscale data center projects. - Experience with and knowledge of building codes, mission critical infrastructure standards, and data center design requirements. - Experience in BIM ACC (Revit), AutoCAD, and related design tools. Preferred Qualifications: - 5+ years of experience working with hyperscale client standards and colocation facility delivery models. - Active U.S. Architectural license. - LEED accreditation or equivalent sustainable design credentials. - Experience working in fast paced, global project environments. - Extensive experience working with permitting authorities and AHJs. - Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills. - Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary and geographically diverse teams. Additional Information - Relocation is not available for this role - Sponsorship is not available for this role About AECOM AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. What makes AECOM a great place to work You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. - State/Province: Virginia - Business Group: DCS - Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc - Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places - Work Location Model: Remote - Operating Group: Americas - Primary Location: US - Arlington, VA - 3101 Wilson Blv - Compensation: USD 165000 - USD 200000 - yearly