Senior Systems Architect

at  Brown Brothers Harriman

At BBH we value diverse backgrounds, so if your experience looks a little different from what we’ve outlined and you think you can bring value to the role, we will still welcome your application!
What You Can Expect At BBH:
If you join BBH you will find a collaborative environment that enables you to step outside your role to add value wherever you can. You will have direct access to clients, information and experts across all business areas around the world. BBH will provide you with opportunities to grow your expertise, take on new challenges, and reinvent yourself—without leaving the firm. We encourage a culture of inclusion that values each employee’s unique perspective. We provide a high-quality benefits program emphasizing good health, financial security, and peace of mind. Ultimately we want you to have rewarding work with the flexibility to enjoy personal and family experiences at every career stage. Our BBH Cares program offers volunteer opportunities to give back to your community and help transform the lives of others.
Join us as a Senior Architect in our Enterprise Architecture team!
Brown Brothers Harriman is currently recruiting a Senior Architect to join our Enterprise Architecture team. In this role you will be responsible for architecture, design and implementation of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning capabilities for use across our Application Development efforts. This position requires a skilled individual who understands how to effectively use emerging and established technologies to support a variety of use cases in line with BBH’s risk and technology goals. The candidate will manage the enterprise level AI/ML capability development program and will work across the firm to drive the definition of technology strategy, IT governance processes, strong architectural principles, and organizational impact of incorporating AI/ML capabilities into solutions.

Some of your key responsibilities include:

• Create and manage an enterprise AI/ML capability development program, inclusive of policies, standards, technology roadmap and reference architecture guidance
• Align AI/ML adoption with other current strategic objectives, including Cloud and DevOps processes and toolsets
• Work with various IT teams to integrate AI/ML solutions seamlessly into new and existing systems, ensuring smooth data flow and model deployment.
• Manage vendor engagements for tool analysis, POCs, roadmap definition, and program execution
• Provide technical leadership on best practices for chosen architecture and technology
• Conduct technical research and provide recommendation as required, define the recommended technology stack for the capability and continuously align with latest industry standards and practices
• Communicate efficiently within and outside the team
• Assist in the hiring process of qualified personnel

Desired Qualifications:

• Computer Science degree or similar in a related field
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an Enterprise Architect/Solution Architect role
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience as a software engineer and/or technical architect
• Experience supporting strategic technology initiatives and programs in the financial services industry
• Strong technology background, hands-on experience in software development
• Able to distill complex ideas into defined, executable implementation options
• Proven track record in designing large scale distributed systems with Java technologies
• Experience with microservices architectures, DevSecOps pipelines and other modern software development techniques and patterns
• Familiarity with cloud technologies (Azure preferred), containerization (OpenShift preferred)
• Experience presenting complex technology concepts to senior executives
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to negotiate
• TOGAF or other enterprise architecture framework experience preferred

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law.
Salary Range
$135,000-$175,000
BBH’s compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing. The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role. BBH’s total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck—providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long-term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well-being.

• Create and manage an enterprise AI/ML capability development program, inclusive of policies, standards, technology roadmap and reference architecture guidance
• Align AI/ML adoption with other current strategic objectives, including Cloud and DevOps processes and toolsets
• Work with various IT teams to integrate AI/ML solutions seamlessly into new and existing systems, ensuring smooth data flow and model deployment.
• Manage vendor engagements for tool analysis, POCs, roadmap definition, and program execution
• Provide technical leadership on best practices for chosen architecture and technology
• Conduct technical research and provide recommendation as required, define the recommended technology stack for the capability and continuously align with latest industry standards and practices
• Communicate efficiently within and outside the team
• Assist in the hiring process of qualified personne