Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own We have a flexible work environment and fluid career paths We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility We also recognize the importance of purpose well-being and work-life balance Within Empower and our communities we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom Empower Yourself Job Summary At Empower a Sr Architect is a mix of leadership position and thought leadership role A Sr Architect works with enterprise architects and both business and IT teams to align solutions to the technology vision they help create This role supports enterprise Architects in the development of technology strategies reference architectures solutions best practices and guidance across the entire IT development organization all the while addressing total cost of ownership stability performance and efficiency The candidate will also be working with Empower Innovation Lab team as the team is experimenting with emerging technologies such as Generative AI and Advanced Analytics In this rapid paced environment the person must possess a can-do attitude while demonstrating a robust work ethic This person should have a strong aptitude to help drive decisions He or she will be actively involved in influencing the strategic direction of technology at Empower Retirement There will be collaboration across all teams including IT Infrastructure PMO office Business and third-party integrators in reviewing evaluating designing and implementing solutions The Architect must understand available technology options and educate and influence technology teams to leverage them where appropriate The Architect will recognize and propose alternatives make rec