Specialist Enterprise Architect - World Financial Group (Hybrid)

Job Description

Responsibilities :

Lead enterprise architecture design for WFG's digital excellence transformation and agent experience optimization

Architect SaaS-first integration strategies with platforms like Salesforce, ServiceNow, and Adobe Experience Manager

Design API-first architectures using .NET 8+ (ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework Core, C#) for scalable backend services

Lead React / TypeScript frontend architecture for agent portals, customer interfaces, and progressive web applications

Architect data-driven solutions using Python for advanced analytics, machine learning, and real-time insights

Design event-driven architectures using AWS services (EventBridge, Lambda, ECS / EKS) for loose coupling and scalability

Lead integration platform architecture using iPaaS solutions or equivalent frameworks for universal connectivity

Implement mobile-first, responsive designs optimized for field agent productivity and customer experience

Design AI / ML integration patterns using Amazon Bedrock, SageMaker, and generative AI capabilities

Establish security-by-design patterns with zero-trust architecture, encryption everywhere, and compliance automation

Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate agent needs into technical solutions and platform capabilities

Mentor development teams on architectural patterns, best practices, and technology standards

Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent experience

Six years of collective experience in architecture, enterprise roadmaps, analytics, cloud, IT strategies, SAFE, TOGAF or similar and data integration.

Four years of experience architecting complex cloud-native architectures

Experience presenting roadmaps, strategies, architectures, and business vision to effectively communicate with all levels of management and drive architectural decisions

Leadership capability to effectively communicate with all levels of management and drive architectural decisions

Three years experience architecting large-scale distributed applications with microservices patterns

Three years experience with DevOps methodologies and CI / CD pipeline implementation

Three years experience architecting containerized applications with Kubernetes or equivalent orchestration

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with customer-focused delivery management

Technical communication skills and ability to work effectively in agile team environments

Expertise using SQL for data analysis, profiling, and extraction across multiple database platforms

Experience with agent / digital experience design and field productivity optimization

Preferred Qualifications :

Master’s degree

Experience in the financial services industry, required digital portal experience, agent / advisor technologies(ex : Life, Annuities, Brokerage, Insurance)

Deep expertise in .NET ecosystem (ASP.NET Core 8+, Entity Framework Core, C# 12+, AWS integration patterns)

Experience designing robust data architectures and supporting applications on modern data stores (DynamoDB, Document, Graph, Iceberg)

Advanced React / TypeScript experience including component libraries, state management, and performance optimization

Python data science expertise (pandas, scikit-learn, TensorFlow / PyTorch, MLOps patterns)

Experience integrating with advanced analytics, machine learning, and generative AI implementations (AWS Bedrock, Sagemaker, generative AI pipelines)

Thorough knowledge of OpenAPI specification, REST API design, security patterns, and implementation

AWS cloud certifications (Solutions Architect, Developer, SysOps) and hands-on AWS services experience

Experience with integration platforms (MuleSoft, Apache Camel) and event-driven messaging patterns

Understanding of big data, real-time streaming analytics, and data lake architectures

Knowledge of financial services regulatory compliance frameworks (SOX, PCI DSS, GDPR)

Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and multi-channel customer service platforms

Progressive Web App (PWA) and mobile-first development architecture experience

Master's degree in relevant technical field

Working Conditions :

Hybrid office environment (Philadelphia, PA, Denver, CO or Cedar Rapids, IA)

Moderate travel

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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Compensation :

The Salary for this position generally ranges between $170,000 - $190,000 annually.  Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including  qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan / Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.

This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation in order to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.

What We Offer

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.

Compensation Benefits

Competitive Pay

Bonus for Eligible Employees

Benefits Package

Pension Plan

401k Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Disability Insurance

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Discounts

Career Training & Development Opportunities

Health and Work / Life Balance Benefits

Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.

Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).

Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars

Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.

Adoption Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

College Coach Program

Back-Up Care Program

PTO for Volunteer Hours

Employee Matching Gifts Program

Employee Resource Groups

Inclusion and Diversity Programs

Employee Recognition Program

Referral Bonus Programs

Inclusion & Diversity

We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We’re thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts throughthe Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including theInclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women.

To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees.Theyprovide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all.

Giving Back

We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work.

Transamerica’s Parent Company

Aegonacquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe.