Core Banking Architect
About The Position
At Northrim Bank, our vision is to be Alaska’s premier bank and employer of choice. We are looking for professional and knowledgeable employees who take pride in their work. We believe in providing value for our customers and communities. Are you ready to own the engine that powers an entire bank? We’re looking for a Core Banking Architect who thrives at the intersection of strategy, systems, and innovation. This is not just a technical role it’s a mission-critical leadership position where you’ll shape how money moves, customers interact, and the business grows. If you love solving complex, never-been-solved-before challenges and influencing executive decisions, keep reading. As our lead technical authority for the FIS ecosystem, you’ll take full ownership of the core banking platform that drives everything from customer transactions to regulatory reporting.
Requirements
- 7+ years in systems architecture, application engineering, or core banking within a financial institution
- Deep, hands-on expertise with: FIS IBS core banking Teller Insight FIS ecosystem tools (Digital One, GOLD, AML Manager, etc.)
- Proven success designing complex integrations (APIs, real-time messaging, flat-file)
- Experience advising senior leadership on technology strategy and risk
- Strong understanding of banking operations (deposits, loans, ACH, wires, cards)
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (BSA/AML, GLBA, FFIEC, Reg E)
- Experience supporting audits and working within compliance environments
- SQL, relational databases, reporting tools (e.g., Crystal Reports)
- API development (REST/SOAP) and integration platforms (e.g., MuleSoft)
- ITIL practices, incident/change management
- Enterprise systems, security, and infrastructure fundamentals
Nice To Haves
- FIS certifications or training (preferred)
- ITIL v4 Foundation (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Own and evolve the FIS IBS core banking platform, Teller Insight, and integrated systems
- Design scalable architectures, data models, and integrations that power critical banking operations
- Maintain system integrity through documentation like system maps, APIs, and data dictionaries
- Lead integrations between core banking and fintech, digital banking, and third-party platforms
- Build robust frameworks for data transformation, error handling, and real-time messaging
- Present platform strategies, risks, and recommendations directly to senior and executive leadership
- Help shape technology investments and long-term architecture decisions
- Act as the Bank’s senior technical representative with FIS
- Drive roadmap planning, contract discussions, and service delivery outcomes
- Lead major core banking initiatives from concept to post-production
- Solve complex, cross-functional problems with no playbook
- Evaluate and onboard new technologies and vendor solutions
- Align systems with regulatory standards (BSA/AML, GLBA, Reg E, FFIEC)
- Lead audit readiness, disaster recovery planning, and incident response
- Partner with Information Security on access and data governance
- Mentor team members and share deep platform expertise
- Guide best practices and communicate system updates across the organization
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, including FSA (Flex Spending Account)
- Paid Time Off to include select paid holidays
- Retirement Benefits with generous 401K match
- Paid Parental Leave
- Education Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Wellness Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
