Architect Jobs in Alabama
Architect jobs in Alabama are most active in Birmingham, Huntsville, and Mobile, where commercial development, federal construction projects, and university expansion keep design firms and institutional clients hiring steadily. Firms like Brasfield and Gorrie, HKW Associates, and Goodwyn Mills Cawood are among the established employers with consistent architect openings across the state. The strongest demand is in commercial and institutional design, healthcare facility planning, and government and defense-related construction, particularly in the Huntsville corridor. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Description:
At Regions, the Enterprise Architect oversees multiple dimensions of assigned applications and/or capabilities including but not limited to stability, life cycle management, version control, design and development of technology solutions, mapping of business requirements to capability oriented technical requirements, and ensuring Technology solutions to business needs are developed in accordance with the enterprise architectural roadmap, guidelines, and standards.
Primary Responsibilities
Manages end to end from conception, through delivery, into production of enterprise architectures
Partners with business and technology subject-matter experts to elicit and translate business requirements into technological solutions
Leads the design and modeling of tactical architectures for delivery, development, and support of projects
Designs both the physical and logical components of solution architectures that will deliver a positive business outcome
Collaborates with other domain architects to provide a consensus based scalable and adaptable architectural solution
Oversees technical analysis and design capabilities
Facilitates technology design workshops for emerging technologies
Validates designs produced by third party vendors wishing to sell solutions to the organization
Aligns IT strategy and planning with the company’s business goals and objectives
Promotes the use of a shared infrastructure and application roadmap to reduce costs and improve how information flows
Collaborates on roadmaps to align information technology priorities with business partner requirements and strategies
Builds and maintains technical trusted advisor relationships with influential technical decision makers within Technology
Works with developers to ensure that technical solutions align with the overall Information Technology architecture frameworks and design guidelines
Works with Portfolio technology leaders to include technical debt initiatives to portfolio roadmap
Oversees data integration and configuration
Provides consultation on the most complex projects
Leads the work of others
Partners across Technology, Operations, Digital, and Data (TODD) to ensure controls are designed, implemented, and monitored to strengthen risk management, compliance, and cyber security, effectively mitigating risk to levels within the company’s risk appetite
Practices disciplined change management by evaluating risk and control impacts when designing or implementing changes to processes, systems, products, and/or services and ensures appropriate updates to procedures, training, and controls are made accordingly
This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.
This position is incentive eligible.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field and ten (10) years of enterprise, solutions and/or technical architecture experience
Experience of N-tier architectures and complex design architectures
Experience with technical, application, and information architecture delivery techniques and methodologies
Experience with Agile methods
Required Certifications/Licensures
Certifications in the technology domain of the enterprise
Skills and Competencies
Ability to interpret and ensure compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and industry guidance
An understanding of, and ability to use, design patterns to steer business requirements into enterprise wide technical strategies
Awareness and ability to document designs using internal and external notational standards (Business Process Model and Notation {BPMN}, Unified Modeling Language {UML})
Hands on the keyboard depth in one or more popular programming languages like Java, Go, C#, Rust, Python, etc.
Knowledge of security design techniques
Understanding the technology of the organization, e.g. Middleware, .NET, Java 2 Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Oracle, etc.
Working knowledge of modern Operating Systems (Linux/Windows), Networking, Servers/Mainframe, Secure Coding Practices, Development Environments (Java/.Net), Databases (DB2/Oracle/SQL Server)
Preferred Qualifications:
Deep expertise in Salesforce platform architecture, with the ability to define how Salesforce should be optimally designed and used across the enterprise
Establishes enterprise-wide Salesforce architecture standards, patterns, and guardrails to ensure scalable, secure, and governed implementations
Translates business strategy into a Salesforce capability roadmap, aligning platform usage to customer experience, growth, and digital transformation goals
Acts as a trusted advisor to business and technology leaders, guiding decisions on when and how to leverage Salesforce vs. other platforms
Proven experience serving as an Enterprise Architect within a financial services organization driving enterprise technology strategy and architecture decisions
Demonstrated success leading or supporting Salesforce implementations in financial services environments
This position is intended to be onsite, now or in the near future . Associates will have regular work hours, including full days in the office three or more days a week. The manager will set the work schedule for this position, including in-office expectations. Regions will not provide relocation assistance for this position, and relocation would be at your expense. The locations available for this role are Birmingham, AL, Atlanta, GA, Nashville, TN, or Charlotte, NC.
Regions will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position at this time. Applicants for this position must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Position Type Full time
Compensation Details
Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job.
The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.
Job Range Target:
Minimum: $170,048.45 USD
Median: $209,120.00 USD
Incentive Pay Plans: This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary incentive plan. Employees are eligible to receive a discretionary award based on individual, business, and/or company performance.Opportunity to participate in the Long Term Incentive Plan.
Benefits Information
Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.
Paid Vacation/Sick Time
401K with Company Match
Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
Disability Benefits
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Associate Volunteer Program
Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time. To learn more about Regions’ benefits, please click or copy the link below to your browser.
https://www.regions.com/about-regions/welcome-portal/benefits
Location Details Riverchase Operations Center
Location: Hoover, Alabama
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.
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Where Alabama roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Architect Job Market in Alabama
A snapshot from current Alabama openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Northrop Grumman5

- PeopleTec3

- Leidos2

- Concentrix2

- Lockheed Martin2

Top Industries Hiring
- Aerospace & Defense3
- Consulting & Professional Services3
- Education1
- Insurance1
- Manufacturing1
What Alabama Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in architect jobs across Alabama.
- Active Alabama architect license issued or recognized by the Alabama Board of Architects
- Professional degree in architecture from an NAAB-accredited program required
- Completion of the Architectural Experience Program with documented internship hours
- Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and BIM-based project delivery workflows
- Experience managing design through construction administration on commercial or institutional projects
- Familiarity with Alabama Building Commission standards and local zoning requirements
Architect Jobs in Alabama: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a architect in Alabama?
You become a licensed architect in Alabama by earning a professional degree in architecture from an NAAB-accredited school, completing the required hours under the Architectural Experience Program, and passing the Architect Registration Examination. The Alabama Board of Architects issues the state license and oversees reciprocity for architects licensed in other states. Most Alabama firms expect candidates to be actively pursuing or holding licensure before advancing beyond the intern level.
How much do architects make in Alabama?
Architects in Alabama earn a median of about $95,990 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $62,980 for the lowest 10% to over $174,870 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire architects in Alabama?
Employers hiring architects in Alabama right now include Northrop Grumman, PeopleTec, and Leidos, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Alabama's strongest hiring is concentrated in firms serving healthcare systems, higher education campuses, and federally funded infrastructure, particularly in the Birmingham and Huntsville markets.
Which Alabama cities have the most architect jobs?
Huntsville, Birmingham, and Montgomery are the Alabama cities with the most architect openings. Birmingham's volume is driven by large commercial and healthcare construction, Huntsville's growth reflects federal, defense, and aerospace-related facility work, and Mobile draws consistent demand from port infrastructure and Gulf Coast development projects.
Are there remote architect jobs in Alabama?
Yes, but they're rare. About 30% of architect openings tied to Alabama are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, which reflects how site-dependent most architectural work is across construction administration and client-facing design phases. Schematic design, drafting, and BIM coordination are the tasks most likely to appear in remote or hybrid arrangements.
How can I get hired as a architect in Alabama with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an intern architect or architectural designer role at a mid-size Alabama firm while completing Architectural Experience Program hours toward licensure. Firms like Goodwyn Mills Cawood and regional healthcare design studios in Birmingham regularly bring on recent graduates from Auburn University and the University of Alabama programs. A strong portfolio of studio work, proficiency in Revit, and progress toward your ARE exams give you a measurable edge over candidates who hold only a degree.
Where can I find and apply to architect jobs in Alabama?
You can find and apply to architect jobs in Alabama on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state right now. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly to each one.
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