IT Solutions Architect (US)

TD • Fort Lauderdale, FL

1d • $79,160 - $127,670 • Onsite

About The Position

The IT Solutions Architect leads the creation of comprehensive, end-to-end detailed solutions and is accountable for the technical design and delivery of the System Design Specification (SDS). The role primarily supports large-scale, complex, or enterprise projects and may also involve complex programming or coding.

The position performs complex technical work independently, applies advanced knowledge of business and technology environments, and serves as a subject matter expert in at least one area. It consults with clients and project teams on research, analysis, design, hardware and software support, technical solution development, and testing. The architect works independently as a senior developer across diverse activities, provides technical guidance, and leads detailed project planning while understanding the impacts and risks of third-party integrations. The role typically reports to an IT Development Manager or above.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree or technical certificate.
• 5–7 years of related experience.
• Strong solution-design mindset and ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable, maintainable, and secure technology solutions.
• Strong understanding of enterprise technologies, including application development frameworks, databases, APIs, cloud platforms, middleware, and network infrastructure.
• 5+ years of experience designing and integrating solutions across internal and external platforms, including third-party vendor integrations and enterprise APIs.
• 5+ years of experience producing architecture and solution design documentation for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, including the ability to explain solution designs, architectural decisions, risks, and trade-offs to varied audiences.
• 5+ years of hands-on Java development experience, including knowledge of modern Java frameworks and design patterns.
• 5+ years of experience designing and architecting Java-based distributed applications, including service-oriented and API-driven architectures.
• Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs, microservices-based solutions, and event-driven integration patterns.
• Experience with cloud technologies and containerized platforms such as Azure, OpenShift, Kubernetes, or equivalent enterprise cloud environments.
• Strong understanding of application security, authentication, authorization, encryption, and secure software development practices.
• Experience using Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI tools to improve solution design, including incorporating AI-based components into delivered solutions.
• Experience in financial services, banking, or highly regulated industries, with understanding of risk, compliance, governance, and operational resiliency requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead creation of comprehensive, end-to-end detailed solutions for large-scale, complex, or enterprise projects.
• Take overall accountability for technical design and delivery of the System Design Specification (SDS).
• Perform complex to difficult technical tasks independently, including potentially complex programming or coding.
• Consult with clients and project teams on research, analysis, design, hardware and software support, technical solution development, and testing.
• Work as a senior developer across a diverse range of activities and provide technical guidance to resolve issues within area of expertise.
• Lead development of detailed, complex, or comprehensive project plans.
• Assess the impacts and risks of integrating third-party solutions.

Benefits

• Health and well-being benefits
• Savings and retirement programs
• Paid time off, including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO
• Banking benefits and discounts
• Career development
• Reward and recognition
• Training and onboarding
• Online learning platform and mentoring programs

What This Job Offers

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