Senior Data Solutions Architect

Wintrust Financial Corporation • Rosemont, IL

3d • $117,000 - $158,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Operating at the intersection of business strategy, data architecture and program delivery, the Senior Data Solutions Architect ensures that data platforms, data products and integration patterns align with the bank’s long term data strategy while supporting critical initiatives such as data modernization and enterprise digital transformation. This role will work closely with program managers, data architects, enterprise solution architects, engineering teams, business stakeholders and governance functions.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or MBA in IT management
• 10+ years in solution architecture, systems architecture, or large-scale technology delivery
• Prior experience in large banking or financial services
• Technical skills: cloud platforms, architecture & design; database & security, development background
• Excellent communication skills to bridge technical and business stakeholder needs

Responsibilities

• Solution Architecture for Data Initiatives: Designing end-to-end solutions that enable data ingestion, processing, integration, and consumption across enterprise platforms
• Translate business and data requirements into implementable data solution designs across system platforms and engineering teams
• Collaborate with Data Architecture and Governance: Partner with data architects to ensure solution implementations adhere to enterprise data models, governance policies, and standards
• Ensure solution design incorporates data lineage, metadata, and quality controls defined by data governance teams
• Data Strategy Execution: Communicate solution architecture decisions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Partner with business leaders, technology teams, and program leadership to translate requirements into practical solutions
• Other tasks as needed

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment
• Short-term and long-term Disability Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Transportation and Commuting Benefits
• Banking Benefits
• Pet Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees