Principal Solutions Architect

Royal Bank of Canada • Minneapolis, MN

12h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Principal Solutions Architect, you will collaborate with IT, Operations, and business stakeholders to lead the development of comprehensive technical solution architectures for highly complex and high-risk IT initiatives (valued between $1 million - $20 million). You will own the full lifecycle of solution delivery—from initial architecture capability assessment and strategic planning through solution design, stakeholder communication, and implementation guidance for delivery teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (computer science, mathematics, engineering, etc.) or equivalent professional experience in solution architecture
• Minimum 10 years of IT experience, including at least 5 years leading solution architecture on large-scale projects
• Extensive background across diverse technologies and architectural approaches (e.g. J2EE, .NET, cloud, mid-range systems, vendor packaged solutions, multi-technology platforms, workflow systems, SOA, data analytics, security, etc.)
• Proven leadership capabilities demonstrated through experience managing complex technology integration initiatives and directing large cross-functional technical teams
• Outstanding communication abilities to translate, visualize, and explain sophisticated concepts to varied audiences spanning technical and business stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• Background in the financial services industry, specifically securities brokerage operations, or consulting experience
• Advanced degrees, active involvement in IT industry organizations, or exceptionally diverse technical background
• Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing cloud-based architectural solutions
• Background in mobile technology architecture, big data analytics design, or transactional systems development

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive capability assessments of current architectural state and evaluate business strategy, requirements, and technology options to identify optimal solution alternatives aligned with business sponsor objectives
• Develop end-to-end technical solutions that integrate enterprise architecture strategies, account for environmental constraints, and assess solution viability against program timelines, budgets, and quality standards
• Serve as the primary technical authority on programs, directing all activities related to solution architecture development and capability management
• Collaborate across functional teams (data, security, infrastructure, development, etc.) to ensure complete capture, definition, and communication of all solution architecture components
• Build strong relationships and communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and partner groups through diverse engagement and collaboration approaches from initiation through closure
• Lead group sessions ranging from small workshops to large forums for technical architecture reviews, strategic decision-making, and collaborative problem solving

Benefits

• bonuses
• flexible benefits
• competitive compensation
• commissions
• stock where applicable
• 401(k) program with company-matching contributions
• health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• paid time-off plan

What This Job Offers

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