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Job Summary

Lead 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 above

Direct Reports: 0

Work Environment

• Normal office environment, hybrid.

Other Duties

This job description is illustrative of the types of duties typically performed by this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of each and every essential function of the job. Because job content may change from time to time, the Company reserves the right to add and/or delete essential functions from this job at any time.

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 deliver growth for some of the most recognized brands in travel & entertainment, health & beauty, technology, electronics, jewelry, home and specialty apparel through our co-brand and private label credit cards and pay-over-time products providing choice and value to our shared customers. Additionally, we offer Bread Financial general purpose credit cards and saving products that empower our customers and their passions for a better life.

 

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.

Job Family:

Information Technology

Job Type:

Regular