Head - Architect

Equifax is where you can power your possible. If you want to achieve your true potential, chart new paths, develop new skills, collaborate with bright minds,  and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

Equifax is seeking an Enterprise Architect to significantly contribute to identifying best-fit architectural solutions for one or more projects. You will collaborate with some of the best talent in the industry to create and implement innovative high quality solutions focused on our customers’ business needs. You are a problem solver who is highly motivated by designing solutions that amaze customers. As a Architect at Equifax, you will design and plan technology solutions, alongside providing leadership and support to development teams. You excel at driving business value through technology and addressing technical issues and concerns.

What you will do

• You will establish an enterprise architecture to support a large technology transformation across existing applications and environments

• You understand overall vision and objectives and solve business problems using the right set of technical tools and processes

• You have the ability to work within pressurized environments whilst making critical decisions

• You understand various aspects of architecture practices: business, application, data, security, infrastructure and governance

• You can successfully work with Product Architects to define technical architecture for products

• You will be responsible for signs off on final design approaches

What experience you need

• BS degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related Field or equivalent job experience required

• 10+ years’ experience of directly related technical architecture experience in a global product focused organization

• You have a working knowledge of architecture frameworks

• You have expertise with different architecture and design patterns and tools

• You have a consistent record of driving and leading large-scale architectural projects

• You have experience in reviewing and selecting Technical and Applications Architectures solutions

• You have experience of working with Technical and Application Architects

• You have solid hands-on experience on software development life cycles

• You have experience with a variety of modern programming languages and web-based development frameworks

• You are able to clearly communicate ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences – listening and providing answers

• You have the proven ability to lead through organizational change

• You have a very keen attention to detail

• You have solid experience working with diverse technology platforms

• You have excellent analytical and problem solving skills

• You excel in strategic planning and problem-solving

• You can successful mentor developers who are looking to become architects

What could set you apart

• Master’s degree

• You have a full working knowledge of technologies such as UNIX, Oracle, SQL Server and TCP/IP for example, as well as knowledge of one or more programming languages

• You have the ability to build good relationships with customers and coworkers

• You can gather and assimilate information

• You have good knowledge of quality standards, legislation and best practice

• You can adapt and prioritize

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

• Ability to think ahead and anticipate problems, issues and solutions

We offer a hybrid work setting, comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages, attractive paid time off, and organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks.

Are you ready to power your possible?  Apply today, and get started on a path toward an exciting new career at Equifax, where you can make a difference!

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