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The Software Architect is a handson technical leader responsible for designing and guiding the architecture of FHLBank's software systems and integrations. This role ensures platforms are scalable, secure, and aligned with strategic goals while enforcing SDLC best practices across development teams. The architect defines architectural frameworks, supports complex design and refactoring efforts, and partners with enterprise architecture and innovation teams to evaluate and adopt emerging technologies-including AI and automation-to drive digital transformation and strengthen the Bank's competitive edge.

• Lead architectural direction for projects, guide design discussions, and define integration patterns.

• Enforce design methodologies and code quality through reviews, tooling, and refactoring.

• Develop technology roadmaps that support scalable, futurestate enterprise applications.

• Research emerging technologies and share best practices through training and education.

• Promote innovation, collaboration, and creative problemsolving across teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; professional certifications or a graduate degree preferred.

• 8+ years of application development experience across web and cloud solutions, plus 4+ years in application and system design with emphasis on scalable, distributed architectures-especially in Microsoft Azure.

• Strong foundation in OOP, design patterns, architecture principles, and enterprise frameworks.

• Proficiency with multiple programming languages, Microsoft technologies, cloud computing, and distributed systems.

• Advanced knowledge of database design, optimization, data warehousing, and secure coding practices.

• Experience with Agile, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, TDD, and long-term code maintainability.

• Strong leadership, mentorship, communication, and stakeholdermanagement skills.

• Ability to integrate emerging technologies such as AI, machine learning, blockchain, automation, and cloudnative architectures.

• Strong problem-solving abilities and capacity to work independently, including travel as needed.

FHLBank Topeka strives to be an employer of choice by offering industry leading benefits such as generous vacation, volunteer hours and a hybrid operating model. Below are a few more of our benefits.

• Bankwide incentive compensation program

• 401K retirement plan with competitive company match

• Multiple health insurance offerings, including free telemedicine benefits

• Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick, personal, volunteer and bereavement leave

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

• Voluntary life insurance

• Incentive-based wellness program

• Paid maternity and parent bonding leave

• Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance

• Onsite fitness center with shower facilities and onsite yoga classes

• Summer hours

• Onsite cafe

At FHLBank Topeka, employees are business partners. We believe we are successful when we partner with one another and understand that our differences only make us stronger.

• Flexible Remote Workday | Business partners may work remote one day per week.

• Access to Leadership | The executives of FHLBank Topeka welcome communication with business partners. Stop by and say "Hi." Send an email and expect a response. Or schedule a meeting to share your perspective.

• Peer-to-Peer Recognition | Our recognition programs celebrate business partners practicing FHLBank Topeka values and those working above and beyond.

• ProfessionalWins | FHLBank Topeka offers business partners kudos for continuing education through tuition reimbursement and certification rewards.

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FHLBank Topeka is an equal employment opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, parental status, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, military status, gender identity and expression or marital status.

Should you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at recruiter@fhlbtopeka.com.