Solution Architect (Software Dev/Azure) - REMOTE

Velera

1d • $110,100 - $143,100 • Remote

About The Position

Velera is the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated fintech solutions provider. The company serves more than 4,000 financial institutions throughout North America, operating with velocity to help our clients keep pace with the rapid momentum of change and fuel growth in the new era of financial services. Our purpose: We accelerate partners’ success through innovative financial technology solutions and inspired service. We are seeking a talented Solutions Architect specializes in defining and communicating a shared technical and architectural vision to help ensure the system or solution under development is fit for its intended purpose. This position is one that can make measurable impacts to the business using new technologies and maturing technologies currently in place to drive Velera to do better for our clients. At Velera, you’ll find it’s your time to join our exceptional culture and shine. If you want to help shape an industry, challenge yourself and invest in your future, you’ve come to the right place. Velera is a highly accessible environment where you’re empowered to think on your feet, work from your heart and discover the very best version of your professional and personal self. Velera has a proud history as an empowering resource for credit unions and their members, enabling them to optimize operations and realize sustained success. This is achieved by investing heavily in leading-edge technological innovations, building a track record of quality service, and having the courage to lead. As the company continues to grow and help credit unions prepare for the future, Velera is well-positioned to build on its exhilarating momentum. Committed to service excellence and focused on innovation, Velera’s payment processing, risk management, data and analytics, loyalty programs, digital banking, marketing, strategic consulting and mobile platforms help deliver possibilities and seamless member experiences. Comprehensive, 24/7/365 member support is provided by contact centers located throughout the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training and work experience.
• Minimum of 8-10 years overall experience in a professional and technical capacity including various architecture disciplines, IT, business operations and project estimation.
• Advanced experience with programming and/or scripting languages, application testing strategies, analysis and design.
• Experience designing in an Azure cloud environment
• Prior experience with Azure services
• Advanced knowledge of API technologies and Integration Solutions
• Prior experience with Agile/Scrum framework
• 2+ years direct experience working with cloud and hybrid-cloud based technology solutions

Nice To Haves

• AWS being a plus
• TOGAF training or certification is a plus

Responsibilities

• Utilizing one’s technology expertise and experience, the Solutions Architect will create detailed solution designs that encompass all aspects and complexities of the solution, including software, hardware, infrastructure, data, and security considerations
• Gain deep understanding of the dynamic internal technology stack and be able to design solutions that are scalable, secure, and cost-effective.
• Collaborate with Product Owner and stakeholders to understand overall strategy of the product and technical solution needs, then provide technical guidance to Agile teams while ensuring that enterprise standards are followed.
• Stay apprised of new technologies in the market to evaluate and select the appropriate technologies, platforms, and tools that best meet the needs of the solution and provide innovation to the organization while considering factors such as scalability, performance, and cost.
• Define standards/patterns that provide a template to be followed and diagrams/artifacts that detail the design of solutions.
• Strategize on how the solution will scale to meet growing demands and that performance remains at an acceptable level under various conditions.
• Scrutinize project constraints to analyze alternatives, mitigate risks, and conduct process re-engineering as necessary
• Implement security measures and ensure compliance with industry and regulatory standards to protect sensitive data and maintain the integrity of the solution.
• Strategize, design and plan for integration with existing systems and third-party services, ensuring seamless data flow and interoperability.
• Optimize the solution to be cost-effective by managing cloud resources efficiently and reducing unnecessary expenditures.
• Continuously monitor the solution's performance and make necessary adjustments to optimize it over time.
• Evaluate third-party solutions, products, and vendors for their compatibility with the architecture.
• Gathers internal company insights through data queries, visualizations and reporting to inform Product stakeholders on necessary product functionality

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Medical with telemedicine
• Dental and Vision
• Basic and Optional Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Maternity, Parental, Family Care
• Community Volunteer Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Disability Insurance
• 401k (with employer match)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company provided contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Supplemental Insurance
• Mental Health and Well-being: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees