Sr Enterprise Data Architect

* Must reside in the state of CO on start date. Relocation assistance is not provided. This is a hybrid position requiring 2 days a week in office and remaining remote work must be from CO*
**FirstBank does not sponsor work visas**
***In-person interviews are required for this position***
Salary Range
$150,000 - $175,000
Founded in 1963, FirstBank maintains more than $20 billion in assets and operates over 100 branch locations across Colorado, Arizona and California. Its growth can be attributed to one simple philosophy: do right by customers, communities and employees, which is at the center of the company's "banking for good" mantra. FirstBank believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are part of everything we do, both within and outside our company, and prides itself in hiring and training a diverse and talented group. We strive to not only maintain a diverse workforce, but also ensure our employee experience garners a sense of belonging, is inclusive and equitable. FirstBank believes that a company is nothing without the people that comprise it, and prides itself in hiring and training a diverse and talented group. By joining the FirstBank team you will experience its great team culture with ample opportunity for growth. There's an opportunity for everyone with positions all across the company, from Teller and Call Center to Technology and Lending. Apply today to learn more and join the team!
A Brief Overview
The Sr Analyst, Enterprise Data Architect provides expertise and leadership in the definition, design, implementation, adoption and adherence to enterprise architecture strategies, processes and standards. Your primary role will be to design and deliver strategic direction for the organization's data architecture and to establish standards for ensuring data is organized, accessible, secure, and aligned with business and technical objectives. Responsibilities also include technology assistance and direction to other teams, ensuring that all technologies work effectively together. You will also collaborate with other Enterprise Architects to deliver a complete end-to-end architecture across all architecture domains.
What you will do

• Demonstrated application of end-to-end architecture strategies, standards, processes, and tools in their solution designs
• Design of high quality architectures that meet business requirements and are consistent with enterprise architectural standards
• Assist other Enterprise Architects in supporting the development and update of enterprise architectural strategies, standards, processes, and tools
• Assist in evaluation and selection of significant new technologies, tools or development approaches
• Provide input and guidance to others as a technical solution for medium- to large-sized projects is designed
• Work with Senior resources from other teams to:
• Identify an optimal platform/environment for the solution
• Identify an optimal design and implementation of the solution while keeping Service Level Agreements in mind
• Identify opportunities for asset reuse, architectural simplification and consistency
• Collaborate with other Enterprise Architects on applications development, data, and cloud strategies
• Attend technical conferences to maintain knowledge or industry best practices
• Lead the acquisition process, preparation of procurement documents, and verification that products and services received comply with contract terms
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned
• Understand and comply with all provisions of the Safety in the Workplace policy
• Work with the Business to understand and identify the business problem or need
• Provides guidance to the Technology Roadmaps for the applicable skillsets/disciplines

Minimum Requirements

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in related field and a minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• A combination of post-high school education, job related certification and related experience equivalent to 7 years may be considered in lieu of minimum requirements.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, other technical field, or business preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Sufficient technical knowledge and judgment to be able to identify when other Application Developer(s), IT Architect(s), or Infrastructure team(s) need to be pulled in or coordinated with
• Working knowledge of current IT and systems technologies and standards
• Familiar with all major applications and platforms at FirstBank; strong understanding of multiple platforms, applications and interfaces between applications
• Strong understanding of FirstBank's information architecture
• Strong process design/re-design skills to participate in business requirements analysis
• Ability to manage multiple, complex tasks concurrently
• Excellent technical and operational problem solving skills
• Strong working knowledge of modern software development languages
• Working knowledge of information security concepts and techniques
• Demonstrated ability to interface and collaborate with peers, developers and technical management to develop solutions that will meet the needs for those interested in the outcome
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good listening skills
• Ability to lead technical groups

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Frequently remains stationary throughout a typical business day
• Frequently operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
• Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, and other rooms
• Occasionally positions self to access drawers and shelves of various heights
• Frequently reaches for and handles paperwork and files
• Constantly communicates with customers, coworkers, and management in-person and on the phone
• Must be able to exchange accurate information
• FirstBank does not currently offer fully remote positions, except as required by law. The actual number of in-office days that may be required will vary by business unit, role, and business need

Statement of Benefits
FirstBank offers a suite of benefits that support our employees' professional, financial, physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. Benefits currently offered with our positions include: Paid Time Off/paid leave programs, 401K/Employee Stock Ownership, United Healthcare medical, MetLife dental, VSP vision, Employee tuition reimbursement, Volunteer Time Off, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Group Life Insurance/AD&D.

EOE/Affirmative Action
FirstBank is an EOE/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. FirstBank does not permit pay inequities. Anyone who believes they have been subject to pay inequity should immediately report their concerns to the Human Resource Department.

Colorado Job Application Fairness Act
Under Colorado's Job Application Fairness Act, you have the right to redact from any documents that you submit in connection with your application information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Should you wish to exercise your right to redact such information, please redact it prior to submitting the documentation.
*This job opportunity is expected to close on 8/30/24*
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