Architect II

For our client, we are seeking a Architect II to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space. This role will shape architecture direction across technology initiatives, helping ensure solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned to business needs. The position partners closely with department leadership, IT teams, and vendors to establish standards, review designs, and guide technical decisions. It will also contribute to roadmaps and architectural governance that support improved cost efficiency, client experience, and security outcomes. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Compensation: $113,000 – $197,700 annually Responsibilities Align architectural efforts to develop innovative architectures and roadmaps Provide architecture guidance and governance to support technical objectives Establish technology architecture strategy with department leadership Promote architecture principles and standards across IT groups Facilitate analysis, design, and technical requirements validation for initiatives Lead vendor architecture assessments and reviews Develop architectures to reduce costs and improve security and client experience Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required; Master's preferred Minimum of 7 years in IT/business, including 1 year as an architect or technical lead 5-6 years in security roles such as security engineer or systems analyst 1-2 years of specialized AI security experience with machine learning or AI applications 3 years of full stack development experience Fluent in Python and server-side JavaScript/TypeScript Benefits Comprehensive total rewards package Opportunities for bonuses tied to performance Support for employee well-being Flexible working conditions in a general office environment Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.