Senior Technology Architect

Truist • Raleigh, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Teammate reports to the leader of Infrastructure Solution Architecture and will be aligned to a division (e.g. CT&O, Cyber, EDA, CSBB, Wholesale Technologies, Enterprise Payments, and/or Enterprise Functions, etc ..) He/She will focus on business requirements and capabilities as they relate to applications/platforms/technologies involving infrastructure solutions at an enterprise-wide level. Leads in the development of enterprise architecture standards (Infrastructure Solution Architecture), as it relates to Infrastructure Solutions, as well as the structure and compliance of standard defined solutions. Applies advanced knowledge of Business and IT architecture principles to identify and evaluate alternatives solutions. Leads the selection of methodologies, tools, and components of total IT solutions. Provides guidance and support for Engineering resources to implement complex architectural strategy and direction of multiple and diverse application/data/network disciplines on a variety of multi-platform systems. Develops architecture plans and reviews cost and feasibility of system requests while ensuring the plan supports the strategic needs of the company. Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to solve. Uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions. Mentors less experienced teammates to build technical expertise. Please note that candidate must be located in or willing to self-relocate to one of the following locations: Charlotte, Raleigh or Wilson, NC; Atlanta, GA or Richmond, VA. Truist has 'in office' requirements that must be honored. For this opportunity, Truist will not sponsor an applicant for work visa status or employment authorization, nor will we offer any immigration-related support for this position (including, but not limited to H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN-1 or TN-2, E-3, O-1, or future sponsorship for U.S. lawful permanent residence status.)

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business or IT, or equivalent education and related training
• Seven to ten years of architecture/design/delivery experience which includes five years of enterprise architecture experience or seven to ten years' solution architecture experience in technology and security, and five years of banking/financial business domain
• Comprehensive experience with various architectural domains such as application, data, infrastructure, security and integration
• Strong analytical and broad architectural skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong negotiation/facilitation skills
• Significant knowledge of current and emerging architecture principles, methodologies and tools
• Experience as negotiator with vendors for relevant products and services
• Demonstrated competency in strategic thinking with ability to differentiate feasible from academic solutions
• Demonstrated thought-leadership skills with the ability to translate high-level business planning information into application needs/solutions
• Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products
• Ability to travel, occasionally overnight

Responsibilities

• Top down enterprise design with focus on business model, digital transformation and innovation i.e. collaborate with business owners, technology leaders and risk partners to draft the tech strategy, reflecting the corporate objectives/strategy
• IT Landscape design in the context of business capabilities of the organization supporting enterprise objective, cost and risk reduction
• Lead cross cutting enterprise solution design that span across multiple CIOs and domains
• Set strategic direction for the assigned major business division in alignment with the Business Strategy and Technology standards and provide thought leadership in the development of an enterprise strategic IT plan.
• Maintain a high level of awareness and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, as well as industry and bank issues, to effectively match them.
• End to end accountability to review and approve design solutions that best meet the business needs of the enterprise, with a primary focus on innovation.
• Lead or "jump start" initiatives deemed critical to IT Services and Truist's success
• Provide thought leadership in new technology innovation, incubation, introduction and implementation critical to Truist's technology and business strategy roadmaps and ongoing success

Benefits

• Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates.
• Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays.
• Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees