Solutions Architect

Charlotte, NC (Need Onsite day 1,hybrid 3 days from office)

Job Description:

The Solution Architect will lead the architecture, design, and implementation of a strategic Home Lending Data Modernization Program focused on establishing a scalable cloud-based data ecosystem supporting FR Y-14M regulatory reporting, enterprise analytics, and self-service data consumption. This role is responsible for defining the target-state architecture, foundational Home Lending data model, cloud migration strategy, integration architecture, and governance framework while ensuring successful migration from legacy and non-strategic platforms. The Solution Architect will partner closely with Business, Regulatory Reporting, Data Engineering, Data Governance, Controls, Testing, and Product teams to deliver a modern Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and BigQuery-based ecosystem that improves data quality, reduces operational complexity, automates controls, and enhances regulatory data traceability.

The Role

Responsibilities:

Architecture Strategy & Solution Design

• Define and own end-to-end solution architecture for the Home Lending data ecosystem.
• Establish target-state cloud architecture supporting FR Y-14M reporting requirements.
• Design scalable and resilient GCP-based data platforms supporting regulatory, operational, and analytical workloads.
• Develop architectural roadmaps supporting modernization and legacy retirement initiatives.
• Define enterprise architecture standards, patterns, and guidelines.
• Lead architecture governance reviews and design approvals.

Requirements:

• 12+ years of Data, Integration, or Solution Architecture experience.
• 7+ years architecting large-scale enterprise data platforms.
• Experience leading cloud modernization programs.
• Experience within large Banking or Financial Services organizations.
• Experience supporting FR Y-14M reporting environments.
• Strong Home Lending and Mortgage domain experience.