Enterprise Application Architect

Join the Mizuho team as an Enterprise Application Architect! In this role you will establish an end-to-end vision of the overall application design and provide technology leadership to the application architecture in terms of focus, technical direction, and breadth of coverage of relevant technologies.ResponsibilitiesStrategize -Develop application architecture strategy in alignment with the Business goalsManages an application architecture governance process: develops, communicates and ensures adherence to architecture processes, principles, policies and standards for the enterpriseReview business drivers and strategies, understands the implications to the application architecture, and identifies/mitigates risks to solutionsChampion and communicate the application architecture to the business leaders and contracting teams; associating the implication of the architecture to objectives/drivers/goalsAccountable for the implementation of application architecture roadmapInnovate - Collect research on the competition in terms of best practices, business processes and proceduresIdentify emerging technologies that can enable the overall business architectureContribute to the development of proof of concepts or prototypesPartners with associates to build a comprehensive reference architecture, examine existing frameworks and prepare for the future            ArchitectDefine development guidelines and standards to be utilized in application development and integrationAnalyze the current IT ecosystem application architecture to identify weaknesses and develop opportunities for improvementsDefine transition steps and strategy from the current to the future application architectureDefine the conceptual and detailed architecture for the development of applications and oversee the evolution of that architecture as the platform is deployed across the entire organizationDevelop methods to integrate systems that interact and extend across organizational and functional linesDevelop and maintain IT ecosystem application architecture models, processes and documentationDeliver -Identifies system requirements for large, complex ecosystem-wide applicationsReviews requirements across multiple applications and develops application models that span applications and domainsOversee or lead the evaluation and selection process for application packagesSkillsKnowledge and experience in Application modelingUnderstanding of IT Strategy, development lifecycle and alternative delivery methodsDemonstrates thorough understanding of the key technologies which form the infrastructure necessary to effectively support existing and future business requirementsEffective leadership skills including negotiation, persuasion, salesmanship, teaching, managing, conflict resolution, bridge building and being politically astuteAnalytical skills like technical translator, abstraction, pattern recognition, logical and holistic thinkingSolution modeling & system integration and SOA experienceBreadth of knowledge across all aspects of infrastructure design, delivery, operations and evolutionDeliverablesTarget Application ArchitectureGeneral Application Architecture standards, principles and guidelinesTarget integration architecture and guidelinesApplication architecture roadmapThe expected base salary ranges from $190k-$300k. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.#Li-HybridOther requirementsMizuho has in place a hybrid working program, with varying opportunities for remote work depending on the nature of the role, needs of your department, as well as local laws and regulatory obligations. Roles in some of our departments have greater in-office requirements that will be communicated to you as part of the recruitment process.   Company OverviewMizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world as measured by total assets of ~$2 trillion. Mizuho's 60,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia. Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill​, Mizuho provides M&A, restructuring and private capital advisory capabilities across Americas, Europe and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 3,500 professionals, and its capabilities span corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research. Visit .​​Mizuho Americas offers a competitive total rewards package.We are an EEO/AA Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran.We participate in the E-Verify program.We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to require pre- and post-hire drug testing as permitted by applicable law.#LI-MIZUHOSummaryLocation: New York, NY (1271 AOA/6th Ave)Type: Full time