Who We Are

At Corebridge Financial, we believe action is everything. That’s why every day we partner with financial professionals and institutions to make it possible for more people to take action in their financial lives, for today and tomorrow.

We align to a set of Values that are the core pillars that define our culture and help bring our brand purpose to life:

We are stronger as one: We collaborate across the enterprise, scale what works and act decisively for our customers and partners.
We deliver on commitments: We are accountable, empower each other and go above and beyond for our stakeholders.
We learn, improve and innovate: We get better each day by challenging the status quo and equipping ourselves for the future.
We are inclusive: We embrace different perspectives, enabling our colleagues to make an impact and bring their whole selves to work.

About The Role

At Corebridge we are committed to empowering our architecture teams by actively involving them in shaping enterprise policies and standards, while granting them authority over the creation of principles, patterns, and reference architectures. This ensures alignment, agility, and innovation across our technology landscape.

At Corebridge, the Jr. Enterprise Architect (EA) creates, administers, and maintains architectures in support of business project initiatives. Works with the EA Lead/Head to understand the architecture to develop and implement appropriate strategy, innovation, community, standards and governance. Review overall environment and assess architectural standards in place. Communicate architectural standards and promote adherence to them. Report to IT leadership on issues and possible exceptions.  Responsibilities include analyzing business and technical requirements, assisting in the creation of architecture models and roadmaps, and participating in architecture review processes.

Responsibilities

Support Architecture Development: Assist Solution Architects in creating and maintaining architecture models and roadmaps that align with business project initiatives and enterprise strategy
Domain / Technical Strategy: Take ownership, conduct research and become a subject matter export over one or more technical capabilities and/or business domains in order to influence strategies.
Promote Standards and Governance: Communicate architectural standards and promote adherence across teams, reporting exceptions and issues to IT leadership
Collaborate with EA Leads: Work closely with senior architects and EA leadership to understand strategic direction and contribute to community standards and innovation efforts
Participate in Architecture Reviews: Engage in architecture review processes, providing input on proposals and assessing alignment with enterprise principles and patterns
Contribute to Policy and Reference Materials: Help update and maintain architecture-related content, including reference architectures, standards, and capability models

Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
10+ years in IT roles such as Software Development, Solution Architecture, Technical Lead.
Programming languages (i.e. Python, SQL, etc.)
Proven team leadership skills.
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, problem-solving mindset.
Confidence in guiding solution architects as they develop cost-effective and strategically-aligned solutions.
Ability to create, administer, and maintain architecture models and roadmaps that support business project initiatives
Capable of analyzing business and technical requirements and resolving increasingly complex issues within a specialized architectural domain
Customer journey mapping, Business process mapping.
AI solution and implementation experience

Compensation

The actual compensation offered will ultimately be dependent on multiple factors, which may include the candidate’s geographic location, skills, experience and other qualifications.

In addition, the position is eligible for a discretionary bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.

Corebridge also offers a range of competitive benefits as part of the total compensation package, as detailed below.

Work Location

This position is based in Corebridge Financial’s Houston, TX or Durham, NC office and is subject to our hybrid working policy, which gives colleagues the benefits of working both in an office and remotely.

Estimated Travel

May include up to 25%.

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Why Corebridge?

At Corebridge Financial, we prioritize the health, well-being, and work-life balance of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to support employees both personally and professionally, ensuring that they have the resources and flexibility needed to thrive.

Benefit Offerings Include:

Health and Wellness: We offer a range of medical, dental and vision insurance plans, as well as mental health support and wellness initiatives to promote overall well-being.
Retirement Savings: We offer retirement benefits options, which vary by location. In the U.S., our competitive 401(k) Plan offers a generous dollar-for-dollar Company matching contribution of up to 6% of eligible pay and a Company contribution equal to 3% of eligible pay (subject to annual IRS limits and Plan terms). These Company contributions vest immediately.
Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling services and resources are available to all employees.
Matching charitable donations: Corebridge matches donations to tax-exempt organizations 1:1, up to $5,000.
Volunteer Time Off: Employees may use up to 16 volunteer hours annually to support activities that enhance and serve communities where employees live and work.
Paid Time Off: Eligible employees start off with at least 24 Paid Time Off (PTO) days so they can take time off for themselves and their families when they need it.

Eligibility for and participation in employer-sponsored benefit plans and Company programs will be subject to applicable law, governing Plan document(s) and Company policy.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Corebridge Financial, is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and we comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment laws. All applicants will be considered for employment based on job-related qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. The Company is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. At Corebridge Financial, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to building a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a wide variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our colleagues are respected as individuals and valued for their unique perspectives.

Corebridge Financial is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees, including any accommodations needed on the basis of physical or mental disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to complete any part of the application or hiring process, please send an email to TalentandInclusion@corebridgefinancial.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

To learn more please visit: www.corebridgefinancial.com

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IT - Information Technology

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