Horizon System Architect

First Merchants Bank is seeking a Horizon System Architect to join the team! This position will manage the processing and delivery operations functions for the enterprise. Ensure all systems achieve maximum uptime and are managed to ensure a high level of security, redundancy and performance for all clients served.

As part of this role you will: 

• Manage maximum system uptime on all applications from a support perspective; escalate issues internally or to the vendor for resolution as required.


• Communicate, coordinate, and resolve issues appropriate to the scope of support services; including solution vendors.


• Manage end-user security requests for all Horizon users.


• Manage Allink system interface that connects to online banking to provide customer balances and transactions.


• Leading the effort to migrate customer notices from the physically printed, manually mailed notices into the Digital Delivery System to reduce cost and provide customer convenience.


• Focus on HORIZON Customer Relationship Management System.


• Focus on other general strategies to leverage the investment we have in the HORIZON Core System.


• Ensure customer data is appropriately secure and protected.


• Ensure new and existing core banking software applications are properly installed, processed, and updated in a timely manner.


• Perform analysis on potential new computer-related hardware and software systems; provide system recommendations to senior management.


• Continually monitor the computer industry for related hardware and/or software that is beneficial and cost-effective for a core banking solution and related processes perspective.


• Direct data processing conversion projects for new acquisitions and/or mergers.

In order to be successful in this position, we require the following:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED). 


• Over five (5) years of core banking application support experience.

The following would be a plus: 

• Led or participated in merger/acquisition integration activities on a core banking solution.


• Bachelor’s degree in MIS, CIS, accounting, finance, management or related field. 

First Merchants offers the following:

• Base Pay PLUS Bonuses


• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance


• 401k


• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts


• Vacation/Sick Time


• Paid Holidays


• Paid Parental Leave


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Additional Benefits

A little about us:

First Merchants is guided by a genuine philosophy of being a meaningful place to work and having a prosperous impact across all walks of life throughout the communities we serve, including consumers, businesses and other organizations. Our Vision, Mission and Team statement reflect and reinforce that authentic service philosophy.

Our Vision is:

To enhance the financial wellness of the diverse communities we serve.

Our Mission is:

To be the most responsive, knowledgeable, and high-performing financial organization for our clients, teammates, and shareholders.

Our Team:

"We are a collection of dynamic colleagues with diverse experiences and perspectives who share a passion for positively impacting lives. We are genuinely committed to attracting and engaging teammates of diverse backgrounds. We believe in the power of inclusion and belonging."

Apply today to begin your career with us!