Manager, Platform & AI Architecture - REMOTE

Join the People Helping People Velera is the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated fintech solutions provider. The company serves more than 4,000 financial institutions throughout North America, operating with velocity to help our clients keep pace with the rapid momentum of change and fuel growth in the new era of financial services. Our purpose: We accelerate partners’ success through innovative financial technology solutions and inspired service. The Opportunity We are seeking a talented Manager, Platform & AI Architecture who will play a key role in defining the platform and AI architecture strategy at Velera. This role will lead a team of architects responsible for establishing architecture standards, patterns, and guiding the design of automation and AI-enabled solutions across the enterprise. Day In The Life Partner with Business Process teams and product stakeholders to identify opportunities for automation and AI enablement, and define architectural approaches to support them Define and evolve a comprehensive platform and AI architecture strategy aligned with organizational objectives Establish architecture principles, standards, and patterns to guide the design and implementation of automation and AI-enabled solutions Define success metrics and KPIs to measure the adoption, effectiveness, and impact of architecture capabilities Stay abreast of emerging automation and AI technologies, evaluating their applicability within Velera’s architecture landscape Evaluate and recommend platforms, tools, and reference architectures to enable scalable and secure automation capabilities Provide architectural oversight and guidance to delivery teams, ensuring alignment with established standards and enterprise architecture direction Mentor and develop architects, fostering strong architectural thinking, design quality, and consistency across solutions Create and deliver presentations to senior management, client executives, and vendors Assist Technology Delivery leadership in establishing, maintaining, and communicating the division strategic plan Provide leadership and direction to a team of architects, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture principles, standards, and governance processes Coach, mentor, and develop architects, fostering strong design practices, architectural thinking, and consistency across solutions Support talent acquisition and development of architectural capabilities, including participation in hiring, performance feedback, and career growth planning Establish clear expectations for architectural deliverables, quality, and adherence to standards Promote collaboration across architecture, engineering, and business teams to ensure effective solution design and alignment with enterprise strategy Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications: Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science or equivalent combination of education and experience required. 7+ years of experience in technology roles, with a strong focus on platform architecture, enterprise architecture, or solution architecture Proven experience defining and implementing architecture strategies, standards, and governance processes within a complex organization Experience enabling automation, AI, or digital capabilities through architecture design and platform strategy (financial services experience preferred) Previous experience leading architecture teams or driving architectural outcomes across cross-functional organizations Strong understanding of architecture frameworks, design patterns, and platform-based solution design Ability to define and communicate architecture strategy, principles, and standards to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Experience influencing and guiding delivery teams without direct ownership of implementation Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex systems and define scalable architectural solutions Ability to exercise sound judgment in balancing innovation, risk, and compliance requirements Familiarity with agile delivery models and the ability to align architecture practices within iterative development environments Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and operate effectively within a regulated environment Ability to be flexible and operate effectively in a complex, rapidly evolving technology landscape #LI-LM1    About Velera At Velera, inclusion isn’t an initiative – it’s how we work. Guided by a people‑helping‑people philosophy, we cultivate a culture where every employee feels valued, respected and empowered to do their best work. We’re committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering meaningful connection across our teams. Through a remote‑first, flexible environment, we prioritize psychological safety, wellbeing and belonging so individuals and teams can collaborate to thrive. Together, we’re shaping a new era of secure, innovative solutions for the clients and communities we serve. Learn more about what it’s like to work at Velera. Pay Equity $117,000.00 - $152,100.00Actual Pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Great Work/Life Benefits! Competitive wages Medical with telemedicine Dental and Vision Basic and Optional Life Insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) Maternity, Parental, Family Care Community Volunteer Time Off 12 Paid Holidays Company Paid Disability Insurance 401k (with employer match) Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company provided contributions Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Supplemental Insurance Mental Health and Well-being: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Tuition Reimbursement Wellness program Benefits are subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law. Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following "EEO is the Law" Poster. Velera will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information. Velera is an E-Verify Employer. Review the E-Verify Poster here.  For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here. This role is currently not eligible for sponsorship. As an ongoing commitment to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities please contact a recruiter at [email protected] for assistance.