Enterprise Architect
Bread Financial · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- On site
- Full-time
- $150,000 / year
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job highlights
- Lead enterprise-wide architectural solutions.
- Drive technology adoption and innovation.
- Ensure architectural governance and compliance.
- Mentor junior architects and provide thought leadership.
- Act as an enterprise architecture subject-matter expert.
About the role
Job Summary
Staff Enterprise Architect provides strategic leadership in the development and implementation of complex architectural solutions across the enterprise. Guide projects to ensure alignment with architectural standards.Essential Job Functions
- Collaborate with both business and IT function to foster innovation and ensure strategic alignment. (30%)
- Drive the adoption of innovative technologies to improve business processes. (20%)
- Oversee architectural governance and ensure compliance with IT policies. (20%)
- Mentor junior architects and provide thought leadership across the organization. (20%)
- Act as a subject-matter expert for enterprise architecture. (10%)
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and / or experience in computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or related field.
- 8+ years in Information Technology
Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant certifications, such as TOGAF or AWS Solutions Architect
Skills
- Application Development
- Business Alignment
- Business Process Modeling
- Business Case Development
- Code Inspection
- Cloud Architectures
- Enterprise Architecture Framework
- IT Architecture
- IT Roadmap
- Solution Architecture
Reports To:
Senior Manager and aboveDirect Reports:
0Work Environment:
Normal office environment, hybrid.About Bread Financial®
At Bread Financial, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community, and be part of our award-winning culture. We’ve been consistently recognized as a best place to work nationally and in many markets and we’re proud to promote an environment where you feel appreciated, accepted, valued, and fulfilled—both personally and professionally. Bread Financial supports the overall wellness of our associates with a diverse suite of benefits and offers boundless opportunities for career development and non-traditional career progression. Bread Financial® (NYSE: BFH) is a tech-forward financial services company that provides simple, personalized payment, lending and saving solutions to millions of U.S. consumers. Our payment solutions, including Bread Financial general purpose credit cards and savings products, empower our customers and their passions for a better life. Additionally, we deliver growth for some of the most recognized brands in travel & entertainment, health & beauty, jewelry and specialty apparel through our private label and co-brand credit cards and pay-over-time products providing choice and value to our shared customers. Bread Financial proudly marks 30 years of success in 2026. To learn more about our global associates, our performance and our sustainability progress, visit breadfinancial.com or follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of credit and background checks. Bread Financial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Key skills/competency
Enterprise Architect, IT Architecture, Solution Architecture, Cloud Architectures, Enterprise Architecture Framework, TOGAF, AWS Solutions Architect, Business Alignment, Business Process Modeling, IT Roadmap.Skills & topics
- Enterprise Architect
- IT Architecture
- Solution Architecture
- Cloud Architect
- TOGAF
- AWS Solutions Architect
- Business Alignment
- IT Roadmap
- Financial Services
- Technology Leadership
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 8+ years in IT and any experience with enterprise architecture frameworks like TOGAF or cloud certifications.
- Showcase business alignment: Emphasize your ability to collaborate with business and IT to foster innovation and strategic alignment in your application.
- Demonstrate technical expertise: Detail your experience with cloud architectures, IT roadmaps, and solution architecture in your resume and cover letter.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience in driving technology adoption and architectural governance.
- Research the company: Understand Bread Financial's tech-forward approach in financial services and their commitment to innovation.
Technical preparation
Master enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF).,Deepen cloud architecture knowledge (AWS).,Prepare to discuss IT roadmaps.,Review business process modeling tools.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex architectural solution.,How do you foster innovation in IT?,How do you ensure architectural compliance?,Share experience mentoring junior architects.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities of an Enterprise Architect at Bread Financial?
- As an Enterprise Architect at Bread Financial, you will provide strategic leadership for complex architectural solutions, ensure alignment with architectural standards, drive the adoption of innovative technologies, oversee architectural governance, and mentor junior architects. You'll act as a subject-matter expert in enterprise architecture.
- What qualifications are needed for the Enterprise Architect role at Bread Financial?
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field, or equivalent experience, is required. You'll also need 8+ years of experience in Information Technology. Preferred qualifications include certifications like TOGAF or AWS Solutions Architect.
- Does Bread Financial offer career growth opportunities for an Enterprise Architect?
- Yes, Bread Financial emphasizes career development and offers boundless opportunities for growth and non-traditional career progression. You'll have the chance to mentor others and provide thought leadership, contributing to your own professional development.
- What is the work environment like for an Enterprise Architect at Bread Financial?
- The role operates in a normal office environment with a hybrid work arrangement, allowing for a balance between in-office collaboration and remote flexibility.
- How does Bread Financial support its employees?
- Bread Financial is committed to associate wellness, offering a diverse suite of benefits. They pride themselves on promoting an environment where employees feel appreciated, accepted, valued, and fulfilled, both personally and professionally.
- What kind of technologies might an Enterprise Architect work with at Bread Financial?
- While not explicitly detailed, the role involves driving the adoption of innovative technologies and has a focus on cloud architectures, application development, and IT roadmaps, suggesting exposure to modern technology stacks.