Lead Solution Architect C14 SVP Jersey City

Citi • Jersey City, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Solution Architect will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of end-to-end architectural solutions for specific domains within the Finance Technology transformation program. This role will translate strategic architectural direction into detailed designs, guide development teams, and ensure technical solutions meet functional and non-functional requirements. The Lead Solution Architect will report to the Principal Solution Architect and may lead a small team of Senior Solution Architects.

Requirements

• 10+ years relevant experience
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Management and prioritization skills
• Ability to develop working relationships
• Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• Self-starter with ability to take the initiative and master new tasks quickly
• Methodical, attention to detail
• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience, potentially Masters degree

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of comprehensive architectural solutions for assigned areas of the Finance Technology transformation, such as accounting engines migration, specific data pipelines (Front Office to BA AR, Ledger Balances to downstream), or reconciliation frameworks.
• Develop detailed architectural blueprints, including system integration patterns (e.g., APIs, ETL via ADTS, Pub/Sub), data models, security frameworks (e.g., layered security model, TLS 1.2 encryption), and infrastructure considerations (e.g., FastConnect).
• Apply in-depth knowledge of Oracle SaaS modules (e.g., GL, AFCS, ARCS, FCCS) to design optimal configurations and ensure effective integration within the broader architecture.
• Design strategies for integrating with and ultimately deprecating legacy systems, ensuring minimal impact to upstream and downstream applications during the migration phases.
• Lead and mentor a team of Senior Solution Architects and collaborate closely with engineering leads, product managers, and other architects to ensure architectural alignment and successful project delivery.
• Work with various stakeholder groups to gather requirements, resolve technical impediments, and communicate architectural decisions effectively.
• Ensure the creation and maintenance of high-quality architectural documentation, including design specifications, decision logs, and best practice guides.
• Participate in and lead architectural reviews, providing expert feedback on design decisions and ensuring adherence to established architectural principles and standards.
• Identify potential architectural risks and challenges within their domain and propose effective mitigation strategies.
• Design solutions with a focus on performance, scalability, and resilience, particularly for high-volume financial data processing.

Benefits

• medical, dental & vision coverage
• 401(k)
• life, accident, and disability insurance
• wellness programs
• paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays

What This Job Offers

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