Software Architect

Description

Role: The Software Architect plays a critical role in shaping the technical foundation of software systems and integrations, ensuring they meet both current and future needs. As a hands-on technical leader, this role is responsible for designing and overseeing system and integration architecture, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and alignment with FHLBank’s strategic goals. Beyond coding, the Software Architect defines architecture frameworks while ensuring that design, implementation, and documentation adhere to the Bank’s standards. Additionally, this role enforces application development best practices aligned with the Software Development Life Cycle—including code quality, security, integration, and technology toolsets—while guiding teams through design and refactoring tasks. The Software Architect collaborates with the Bank’s architecture team and innovation group to evaluate and integrate emerging technologies such as AI, automation, and other innovations that enhance efficiency and competitiveness. Their expertise drives digital transformation, keeping the organization at the forefront of technological advancement. Responsibilities: • Architectural Oversight & Technical Leadership: Provide strategic guidance on active projects, lead design discussions, and define integration points with third-party solutions. • Design Methodologies & Code Quality Assurance: Recommend and enforce design methodologies, ensuring software solutions align with industry standards and organizational requirements. Oversee code quality through reviews, analysis tools, and refactoring sessions. • Enterprise Technology Planning: Develop technology roadmaps, ensuring future-state enterprise applications align with scalability and business objectives. • Research & Knowledge Sharing: Conduct research, provide education, and deliver training on best practices to foster innovation and technical excellence. • Champion for Innovation & Collaboration: Drive forward-thinking solutions, challenge the status quo, and promote creative problem-solving to enhance efficiency and technological growth. • Additional Duties: Perform other responsibilities as assigned. Expectations: 1. Pragmatic Design Approach: Balance ideal architectural designs with project constraints while presenting multiple options with cost-benefit analysis. 2. Collaborative Technical Leadership: Work closely with developers to articulate design decisions diplomatically and foster consensus. 3. Enterprise Architecture Guidance: Provide strategic direction to ensure alignment across all enterprise architecture domains. 4. Technical Support & Issue Resolution: Assist development teams in solving complex technical challenges. 5. Architectural Vision & Strategy: Define integration, technology adoption, and life cycle controls in alignment with organizational goals. 6. Documentation & Standards Compliance: Maintain architecture documentation and ensure adherence to established standards. 7. Workload & Priority Management: Manage tasks independently while remaining flexible to shifting priorities. 8. Leadership & Mentorship: Guide development teams through mentorship and leadership, fostering professional growth. 9. Continuous Learning & Best Practices: Stay up to date on tools and best practices to enhance application development. 10. Technology Evaluation & Innovation: Assess and integrate new technologies that enhance performance, security, and risk mitigation. 11. Task & Deadline Management: Balance multiple projects and deadlines efficiently. 12. Business Record Protection: Ensure availability, confidentiality, and integrity of business records while complying with retention policies. 13. Critical Thinking & Focus: Maintain problem-solving ability and attention to detail in handling multiple tasks. 14. Member Experience: Demonstrate commitment to enhancing the member experience by identifying needs, sharing feedback, and collaborating across teams to drive continuous improvement. 15. Consistently takes action in alignment with FHLBank values. 16. Provides regulatory reporting support, as needed, and partners with other departments to implement effective policies and procedures that support the requirements of applicable statutes and regulation.

Skills

Architecture, C#, .net, Python, Azure, Software development, artificial intelligence, agile, devops, ci/cd

Top Skills Details

Architecture,C#,.net,Python,Azure,Software development,artificial intelligence,agile

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Looking for someone that is highly collaborative, brings their own thoughts/ideas but also brings openness to hear the rest of the team on modernization ideas. This role needs to be someone that is forward thinking, highly passionate about emerging technology and impacting modernization efforts, and someone that has experience in setting standards for development previously. 1. Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), design patterns, and architecture principles. 2. Experience with cloud computing, distributed systems, and enterprise frameworks. 3. Proficiency in multiple programming languages and Microsoft technologies. 4. Advanced knowledge of database design, optimization, and data warehousing concepts. 5. Expertise in application security, risk mitigation, and secure coding standards. 6. Experience with Agile development, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines for efficient deployment. 7. Familiarity with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and optimization techniques for long-term code maintainability. 8. Strong mentorship and leadership skills to guide technical teams. 9. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. 10. Knowledge of AI, machine learning, blockchain, and automation trends with the ability to integrate emerging technologies. 11. Experience with cloud-native architecture and migration strategies. 12. Ability to work and travel independently while using general office equipment. 13. Strong problem-solving skills, capable of addressing challenges across different domains without needing to be a subject matter expert.

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Topeka, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $ - $

They have great benefits (can be shared upon request). Their PTO starts accruing 15 days of vacation per year, 10 days of sick, 1 personal day, 11 paid holidays and 1 volunteer day. They assist with student loan reimbursement starting on Day 1 at $100/month, going all the way up to $200/month for 5+ years.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Topeka,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.