Junior Enterprise Architect (Chicago Area)

Job Title: Junior Enterprise Architect
Location: Rosemont, IL (hybrid onsite 3 days per week)
Position: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Step Into a Role Focused on Strategy, Mentorship & Long-Term Growth!

TalentFish is casting a line for a Junior Enterprise Architect! This is a new full-time hybrid position located in Rosemont, IL.

Ready to Level Up Your Enterprise Architecture Career?

This is a great opportunity for someone early in their enterprise architecture career or a recent intern with a few years experience to step into a high-impact role! You'll work closely with technology and business teams to help align enterprise-wide systems, tools, and processes with architectural strategy. This position supports the growth of the Enterprise Architecture (EA) function and contributes to defining and developing standards, improving governance, and driving long-term technology planning across the organization.

What You Bring to the Role (Ideal Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 2 3 years of experience in enterprise architecture or closely related roles.
• Understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or the Zachman Framework.
• Basic proficiency with modeling tools such as ArchiMate and UML.
• Certification in Enterprise Architecture (e.g., TOGAF Certified Architect) preferred.
• Experience with Orbus Infinity and/or ServiceNow's Enterprise Architecture Workspace (APM) is helpful.
• Familiarity with the financial services industry and knowledge of related standards and regulations (e.g., SOX, PCI DSS) is beneficial.

What You'll Do (Skills Used in this Position)

1. Architecture Design and Development

• Support the creation of enterprise architecture artifacts including system, data, and application architecture.
• Translate business needs into technical specifications.
• Work with technical teams to ensure adherence to architectural standards and best practices.

1. Collaboration and Communication

• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders across various levels.
• Present complex technical concepts in a clear and concise manner.
• Foster cross-functional alignment to ensure smooth execution of architecture-driven initiatives.

1. Enterprise Architecture Development and Governance

• Work directly with the Head of Architecture to evolve and mature the EA function.
• Gain and apply foundational knowledge in TOGAF and ArchiMate, if not already certified.
• Learn and utilize EA tooling used within the organization.
• Draft architectural advisories, standards, and principles with input from stakeholders.
• Help develop and support the Architecture Review Board and its associated processes.

What You ll Get

• Direct mentorship from experienced leaders, including your manager and the CTO s office
• Paid TOGAF certification and exposure to top-tier architecture frameworks and tools.
• High visibility and influence this role is closely aligned with business and IT leadership.
• Rare opportunity to shape a growing Enterprise Architecture function from the ground up.
• Hands-on experience with ServiceNow EA Workspace, Orbus Infinity, and modeling tools.
• A blend of strategy and execution, working across architecture, governance, and stakeholder alignment.
• Ability to facilitate and lead meetings, present ideas, and work cross-functionally.
• A team environment that values initiative, curiosity, and continuous learning.
• Comprehensive employment package with salary, bonus, and full employee benefits.

Compensation and Employment
This role requires authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. The expected base salary range for this position is $85,000 - $110,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. This role also qualifies for a discretionary bonus and full comprehensive employee benefits. TalentFish is committed to pay transparency and equal opportunity. The salary range provided is in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations. All offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check, which may include but is not limited to reference checks, education verification, employment verification, drug testing, criminal records checks, and any required certifications or compliance requirements based on the end client's background check policies and applicable laws.
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