Solution Architect

Five Star Bank • City of Rochester, NY

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About The Position

As a Solution Architect, you will play a pivotal role driving our technology strategy and designing scalable, reliable, and high-performance solutions that align to the overall Enterprise Architecture. This position will work closely with internal and external strategic partners as well as our internal PMO, business, cyber and technology teams to understand their needs and translate them into technical requirements and a practical solution. The role works with teams to define, design and document strategies and innovative solutions to meet or exceed business objectives and challenges. Your expertise will be instrumental in ensuring the successful delivery of our technology initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience working in the Solutions Architecture, Systems and/or Network engineering field.
• System security experience and a strong knowledge of on-premises and Cloud-based solution delivery.
• Experience mentoring and guiding technical teams, providing technical guidance and direction.

Nice To Haves

• ITIL certifications
• Certifications in Azure Solutions, AWS Solutions, or Equivalent
• IAT II/Security+ Certification
• TOGAF
• ArchiMate

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams throughout the solution and project lifecycle, from conceptualization to implementation.
• Collaborate with the Enterprise Architect, contributing to the design of the solutions architecture in support of the overall Technology strategic plan.
• Design and develop robust, scalable, and secure solutions that align with business objectives, functional and non-functional requirements, as well as cyber security and technology standards.
• Review and evaluate proposed and existing systems and architectures to identify opportunities for optimization and improvement.
• Research and evaluate new technologies and tools to identify potential solutions that meet business objectives.
• Collaborate effectively with business stakeholders, engineering teams, and other business areas to help gather requirements, communicate technical concepts, and address concerns.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical and solution documentation, including architecture diagrams, design specifications and implementation plans.
• Demonstrate the standards and principles of the Five Star experience in every interaction with internal and external customers, associates, and stakeholders.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Company Paid Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Offerings: Life, Critical Illness/Specified Disease, Accident, Hospital Indemnity & Personal Accident
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Star Volunteer Program
• Employee Banking and Financial Perks
• Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree