Solutions Architect Analyst

Sunflower Bank, N.A. • Sugar Land, TX

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About The Position

At Sunflower Bank, we’re experiencing great growth. Since our founding in 1892, we've been committed to serving our communities and supporting the team members who make it all possible. As a full-service financial institution, we offer a full range of relationship-focused services to meet personal, business, and wealth-management financial objectives. Creating Possibility is not just our mission, it’s what we do every day for clients and associates. Learn more about Sunflower Bank at sunflowerbank.com. Sunflower Bank, N.A. is looking for an energetic, highly motivated individual to fill the position of a full-time Solutions Architect Analyst . Description: As a Solutions Architect Analyst, you’ll support the design and delivery of enterprise-scale technology solutions that power our growing bank. You’ll work alongside experienced architects to analyze business requirements, model systems, and help define the frameworks that guide how our platforms evolve and integrate. This role is ideal for early-career professionals who are analytical, technically curious, and eager to understand how large systems fit together in a complex, regulated environment. You’ll gain exposure to cloud technologies, system design, integration patterns, and M&A initiatives, while developing the skills to become a future Solutions Architect or Enterprise Technologist.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline.
• 1–3 years of experience in software development, systems analysis, or IT operations (internship experience counts).
• Understanding of core architectural concepts such as APIs, data flows, system integrations, and cloud computing (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail with the ability to break down complex systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills — comfortable summarizing technical topics for diverse audiences.
• Proactive learner with an interest in enterprise architecture, cloud modernization, and digital banking transformation.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with diagramming or modeling tools (e.g., Lucidchart, Visio, Draw.io).
• Exposure to agile, DevOps, or CI/CD environments.
• Experience or coursework related to data architecture, APIs, or integration frameworks (MuleSoft, Kafka, etc.).
• Foundational certifications such as AWS Cloud Practitioner or TOGAF Foundation are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior architects to design and document solution blueprints, integration diagrams, and data flows.
• Conduct technical analysis and research to support system modernization and scalability initiatives.
• Participate in architectural assessments during mergers and acquisitions, helping evaluate platforms, integrations, and data migration plans.
• Maintain architecture documentation, reference models, and technology inventories.
• Assist in preparing materials for architecture review boards and executive briefings.
• Coordinate with engineering, data, infrastructure, and security teams to ensure alignment with established standards.
• Identify improvement opportunities in existing systems and propose ideas for optimization or automation.

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan with 6% Match
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Plus many more associate perks & incentives!

What This Job Offers

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