Ensono

Banking Solution Architect- Boston Candidates preferred

Ensono • $156K — $210K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in solution architecture; minimum 5 years in financial services or banking
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field
  • Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or TOGAF
  • Deep knowledge of mainframe technologies and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
  • Strong understanding of banking regulations like PCI-DSS, FDIC, SOX
  • Familiarity with innovative financial digital solutions
  • Ability to align technical solutions with business goals while ensuring compliance
  • Proven experience collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams
  • Comfortable engaging with executive stakeholders in banking organizations

Responsibilities

  • Understand client needs and customize solutions accordingly
  • Present mainframe modernization and digital offerings to banking clients
  • Develop proofs of concept demonstrating IT value while ensuring regulatory compliance
  • Address client inquiries and objections during presentations with financial services expertise
  • Collaborate on executing multi-year banking transformation initiatives
  • Create reference architecture frameworks for complex banking solutions
  • Build strong executive-level relationships, focusing on client satisfaction and risk mitigation
  • Provide comprehensive costed solution architecture in line with compliance needs
  • Communicate project progress to banking stakeholders through presentations and meetings
  • Maintain documentation for IT activities, technology roadmaps, and regulatory needs

Benefits

  • Unlimited Paid Days Off
  • Three health plan options
  • 401k with company match
  • Dental, vision, and disability coverage along with flexible spending accounts
  • Family Forming Benefit including fertility and adoption reimbursement
  • Paid parental leave
  • Education reimbursement and student loan assistance
  • Sabbatical leave
  • Wellness program
  • Flexible work schedule
Full Job Description
Banking Solution Architect

As a Banking Solution Architect, you are a seasoned technologist driving technical innovation and transformation for our financial institution clients. You will work alongside solution architects and digital consultants throughout the pre-sales process, providing end-to-end solutioning-from mainframe modernization to cutting-edge digital services-while ensuring full compliance with banking regulations and financial industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Understand financial institution client needs deeply and tailor solutions accordingly
  • Present Ensono's Mainframe Modernization Service and digital offerings to banking clients
  • Develop proof of concepts that demonstrate value across the entire IT landscape while maintaining regulatory compliance
  • Address client questions and objections during proposal presentations, with particular expertise in financial services requirements
  • Work with cross-functional teams to execute multi-year transformation initiatives for banking environments
  • Create reference architecture frameworks and templates for complex solutions specific to financial institutions
  • Foster executive-level relationships with banking clients, emphasizing client satisfaction and risk mitigation
  • Provide fully costed solution architecture that meets regulatory and compliance requirements
  • Communicate progress and direction through formal presentations, collaborative meetings, and content publishing to banking stakeholders
  • Maintain and update documentation related to organization-wide IT activities, technology roadmaps, and regulatory considerations


We want all new Associates to succeed in their roles at Ensono. That's why we've outlined the job requirements below. To be considered for this role, it's important that you meet all Required Qualifications. If you do not meet all of the Preferred Qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

What You Will Need:
  • 10+ years of extensive experience in solution architecture, with at least 5 years in financial services or banking environments
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, TOGAF)
  • Deep understanding of mainframe technologies and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
  • Strong knowledge of banking regulatory requirements (PCI-DSS, FDIC, SOX, etc.)
  • Familiarity with cutting-edge digital solutions for financial institutions
  • Ability to align technical solutions with business objectives while maintaining compliance
  • Effective collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams
  • Comfortable engaging with C-suite stakeholders in banking organizations


Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field
  • Proven experience with banking digital transformation initiatives
  • Analytical thinking, adaptability, and a growth mindset
  • Passion for continuous learning and staying at the forefront of financial technology
  • Understanding of the competitive landscape from both banking and technical perspectives


Travel
  • Up to 25%


Some of our benefits include:
  • Unlimited Paid Days Off
  • Three health plan options
  • 401k with company match
  • Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts
  • Family Forming Benefit including fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement
  • Paid childbearing and paternal leave
  • Education Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance or 529 College Funding
  • Sabbatical leave
  • Wellness program
  • Flexible work schedule

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this role is $156,000 to $210,000 annually based on a full-time schedule. Please note that placement in the range may vary based on numerous factors including but not limited to skills, experience, internal equity, and business needs. In addition to base salary, other compensation programs, depending on eligibility, include a role-based, sales-incentive plan, and an equity grant under our Associate Equity Appreciation Program.

About Ensono

Ensono is a hybrid IT services provider that helps clients transform their IT infrastructure, operations and service delivery to improve business agility, accelerate growth and optimize their IT expense management. Ensono delivers technology solutions across all platforms and for all types of IT environments, helping clients to drive innovation and enhance their customer experiences. The company has over 2,000 associates and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with operations in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Learn more about Ensono
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$20 million
Founded
2000
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$550 million

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