Senior Architect – Payment Solutions Technology

Role Overview

• This job is responsible for defining an architectural vision and solution that supports the strategic outcomes of the Business' Products and Services.
• Key responsibilities include defining the target operating environment, designing for client resiliency, assisting with solution design, and defining non-functional requirements.
• Works across the business, operations and technology to create the solution intent and architectural vision for complex solutions and prioritize functional and non-functional requirements into a technology backlog to enable the technology roadmap and functionality to support evolving capabilities and services.
• Contributes to the creation of the architecture roadmap of defined domains (Business, Application, Data, and Technology) in support of the product roadmap and the development of best practices including standardized templates.
• Clarifies the architecture, assists with system design to support implementation, and provides solution options to resolve any architectural impediments.
• Facilitates solution driven discussions, leads the design of complex architectures, and finds creative solutions through knowledge of domain, practical experiments, and proof of concepts while ensuring architecture is flexible, modular, and adaptable.
• Educates team members on the technology practices, standardization strategies, and best practices to create innovative solutions.
• Supports the team as needed to select the technology stack required for solutions and helps select preferred technology products.
• Performs design and code reviews to ensure all non-functional requirements are sufficiently met (for example, security, performance, maintainability, scalability, usability, and reliability).

Requirements

• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles and frameworks.
• Expertise in designing complex, distributed systems.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure or AWS) and governance practices.
• Familiarity with banking or financial applications (preferred).
• Ability to create and review architectural artifacts.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading complex discussions between stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.

Tech Stack

• AWS
• Azure
• Cloud
• Distributed Systems

Benefits

• commitment to being an inclusive workplace
• attracting and developing exceptional talent
• supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness
• recognizing and rewarding performance
• making an impact in the communities we serve