Senior Enterprise Applications Architect (Integration)

DescriptionCOUNTRY Financial is actively seeking an experienced Integrations Architect to join the Enterprise Architecture team. This role will be responsible for developing architecture strategies and plans to support different application development portfolio needs across our lines of business. You will be a change agent constantly looking at opportunities for improvement and will be responsible for modernizing our applications landscape and eliminating technical debt. You will also provide direction, make high level design choices, and influence decision making by collaborating with solutions architects, business and IT owners. In addition, you will partner with strategy and planning teams to support strategic planning activities from an enterprise architecture perspective to help shape investment decisions and develop architecture roadmaps.This position offers a hybrid work schedule and can be based out of our corporate offices in Bloomington, IL, Alpharetta, GA, or Minneapolis, MN. 100% remote work is also an option, based on candidate location. How does an Integrations Architect make an impact?Create, maintain, and govern architectural views and blueprints depicting the Business and IT landscape in its current, transitional, and future state. Recommend long-term direction on strategic advancements within the technical portfolio. Define and maintain standards for artifacts containing architectural content within the operating model. Build a Community of Practice for solutions architecture while leveraging architectural tools, processes, and practices. Offer insight, guidance, and direction on the usage of emerging trends and technical capabilities. QualificationsDo you have what we're looking for?Experience in developing architecture road maps, reference architectures, and evangelizing adoption of architecture principles in the design and delivery of technology solutions.Experience with Mulesoft, API management, ETL, ERP, and CRM technologies.Experience with cloud native architectures, micro services, enterprise integration platforms, messaging infrastructures, and event driven architectures. web and mobile development technologies/services, COTS software.Experience in large scale design of complex systems and distributed architectures, in providing architecture technology oversight, and leading a team of architects through large scale initiatives.Working experience with architecture frameworks such as TOGAF.Working experience with modern agile development methodologies and practices.Experience that provides knowledge of an exposure to fundamental theories, principal and concepts.Typically requires 14 years of relevant experience or a combination of related experience, education and training.This position is part of a job family. Placement will be determined by skills and qualifications of the candidate.Why work with us?Our employees and representatives serve nearly one million households with our diverse range of personal and business insurance products as well as retirement and investment services. We build relationships and work together to create a stronger, more secure future for our clients and our communities. We’re a big company, yet small enough you can make an impact and won’t get lost in the shuffle. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow throughout your career, either within this role or by exploring other areas of our business. You’ll be able to take advantage of our benefits package, which includes insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life), 401(k) with company match, parental leave, paid time off, paid company holidays and time off to volunteer in your community. Please click here to learn more about who we are and the many benefits we offer our employees.   COUNTRY Financial is committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of employment, and in providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.Salary target:  $150,000 - $185,000 +annual incentive bonus. The salary target represents the expected salary range of candidates hired. Factors used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, qualifications and experience.Come join our team at COUNTRY today!  #LI-Remote  #LI-AH1COUNTRY Financial does not generally sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.