Application Solutions Architect

Truist • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

The Application Solutions Architect will lead the design and development of scalable, secure, and intelligent enterprise applications that align with the organization’s long term technology strategy. This role architects advanced AI/ML solutions, major system enhancements, and custom integrations while ensuring compliance with enterprise security, governance, and responsible AI practices. The ideal candidate has a degree in a technical or analytical field and senior-level experience shaping AI platform strategy or serving as a principal/staff engineer in a large enterprise environment. Strong hands-on expertise with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, and Palantir is required, along with deep proficiency in Python, modern ML ecosystems, LLM deployment, and multi-agent architectures. This role also requires mastery of cloud native design patterns, microservices, containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes/EKS/AKS), and event driven architectures. Experience with automated ML training, CI/CD for ML, model observability, and governance controls is essential. Success in this position requires the ability to influence across teams, drive consensus on complex architecture decisions, and collaborate closely with Application Development, Enterprise Architecture, and vendor partners to define and advance the target-state AI/ML architecture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and eight years of experience in development or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• In-depth knowledge in information systems and ability to identify, apply, and implement best practices.
• Understanding of multiple disciplines/processes related to the position.
• Experience applying and utilizing enterprise architecture standards.
• Understanding of key business processes and competitive strategies related to the IT function.
• Ability to plan and manage projects.
• Ability to solve complex problems by applying best practices.
• Ability to provide direction and mentor less experienced teammates.
• Advanced communications skills, including ability to interpret and convey complex, difficult, or sensitive information.
• In an Agile environment: Knowledge of Agile development and release practices.
• Experience supporting a team with application architecture in an Agile environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree and ten years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Knowledge of one or more of technologies such as: JEE, JAVA Beans, JavaScript, Web Services, SOAP Mobile, WebSphere technologies, Microsoft Technologies such as NET (e.g., VB .Net, C#, or C++, ASP.Net), or COBOL/Mainframe legacy EIS Job Inventory 15 modernization tools and integration techniques including COBOL, WSED, CICS, Assembler, and JCL, XML.
• Database platforms such as Oracle, SQL Server, DB2 and proficiency in PL/SQL.
• Solid working knowledge of UML and design tools.
• Banking or financial services experience.
• In an Agile environment: Knowledge of Agile development & release practices.
• Experience supporting a team with solutions architecture in an agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop application strategy in support of short- and long-term business plans as well as application implications and software development requirements.
• Participate in the development of company business system architecture plans and review cost and feasibility of system requests while ensuring the plan supports the strategic needs of the company.
• May develop programming and development standards and procedures as well as programming architectures for code reuse.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of programming languages and designing, coding, testing etc.
• Understand and consistently apply the attributes and processes of current application development methodologies.
• Research and maintain knowledge in emerging technologies and possible application to the business.
• Viewed as a technical expert and critical technical resource.
• Typically lead complex projects and participate in larger initiatives.
• Solve complex technical and operational problems.
• Act as a resource for teammates with less experience.
• May oversee workflow and provide coaching and training for a small team.

Benefits

• Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates.
• Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays.
• Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level