Solutions ArchitectProduct ManagerBoston, MABankingJO- Job Summary: The Solution Architect is responsible for partnering with business and technology stakeholders to assess options and define technical solutions which will achieve strategic goals and operational requirements. In this role you will leverage your leadership skills to identify robust solutions and influence their outcome. This will include coordination across multiple domains and includes support for a broad range of business units within the firm.
This role requires direct interaction with business leaders, architects and subject matter experts in various disciplines. The ideal candidate will exercise a high degree of collaboration and possess excellent analytical and communication skills.Responsibilities, Duties, and Accountabilities:Provide solution architecture guidance and facilitate requirement and design activitiesEnsure proper level of captured detail and design artifactsLead project teams and vendors to ensure that application, integration, infrastructure and security architectures are designed to meet roadmap requirements and align with organizational goalsSupport complex initiatives, including researching options regarding vendor products, integrations and custom capabilities to inform decisions and accelerate deliveryFacilitate design reviews with stakeholders, capture feedback and decisions, participate in governance forumsPartner with various teams to ensure implementation and operational transition is successfulIdentify and properly escalate solution risks and alternative optionsQualifications:15 years experience in IT with 5 years in Financial Services industryB.S. in Computer Science or equivalentStrong knowledge of system design and architecture processesExperience with agile methodologies and modern software design practicesExperience with cloud solution designs and integrationsExperience with api and micro-service designExperience with data platforms, relational databasesKnowledge of CRM platforms (Salesforce, Dynamics)Experience with Identity Access Management and SSOKnowledge of DevOps and CI/CDKnowledge of networking fundamentals and load balancingExperience with multiple server OS and various app and web server platformsExperience with troubleshooting, tuning and optimization across multiple tiers and technology domainsMust be detail oriented with an outstanding analytical and problem solving skillsetAwareness of relevant business industry standards such as ACH, Wires, NACHA, OFXAwareness of relevant business industry regulations such as GLBA, SOX, PCIStrong written, verbal and visual communication skills