Architect

Bank of America•Charlotte, NC

21h•Onsite

About The Position

This job is responsible for defining an architectural vision and solution aligned to the enterprise architecture strategy, technology, and platform choices. Key responsibilities include describing the solution intent/associated operating environment, evaluating system impacts, determining the primary systems/sub-systems and their interfaces, and assisting with end-to-end solution design. Job expectations include defining non-functional requirements/architectural runway to support new epics/features and ensuring solutions are fit for purpose by working with stakeholders and service providers.

Requirements

5+ years financial services industry experience.
At least 3+ years of experience in integration services programming and Architecture.
2+ years proven experience in delivery innovated and newer trends in merchant/ payments / financial networks - specific examples required.
Knowledge of Payments data/object/service models.
Knowledge of HSMs and security models.
Knowledge of network integration with 3rd party networks including ACH, RTP and Card Networks.
Effective Communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to document processes and platform architecture into sustainable documents.
Plan, develop, organize, build and test service and API integration services.
Research, develop and document technical design specifications and test scripts.
Maintain a comprehensive library of technical terminology and documentation.
Strong use of visuals skills, ability to convene points with graphics and illustrations.
Ability to simplify complex information.
Analytical Thinking
Architecture
Result Orientation
Solution Design
Technical Strategy Development
Application Development
Collaboration
Data Management
DevOps Practices
Risk Management
Agile Practices
Automation
Influence
Solution Delivery Process
Test Engineering
Bachelors Degree or equivalent working experience.

Responsibilities

Consults with the business and operations to identify and understand challenges and opportunities to improve the use and effectiveness of technology, find creative solutions through knowledge of the domain, practical experiments, and Proof of Concepts, and aligns the solution intent and architectural vision to an evolving backlog of technology change
Works with product management and other stakeholders to plan and prioritize technology focused backlog items for the architecture runway to enable business epics/features
Performs design and code reviews to ensure all non-functional requirements for a solution are sufficiently met (for example, security, performance, maintainability, scalability, usability, and reliability)
Leads rapid shaping of a high level architecture with details filled in with emerging business requirements and ensures architecture is flexible, modular, and designed to adapt easily
Educates team members on the technology practices, standardization strategies, and best practices to create innovative solutions
Clarifies the architecture and assists with system design for the development teams to support implementation and provides solution options to resolve any architectural impediments
Utilizes the defined best practices, templates, and documentation to create architectural designs and suggests improvements to best practices and templates