Solutions Architect (Remote)

This is a remote role that may be hired in several markets across the United States.

This position leads architecture and technical design activities in support of specific solution development projects. Works closely with business units and associates to identify development solutions that are cost-effective, efficient, and meet business needs. Collaborates on the technical design of artifacts, ensuring compliance and documentation of all applicable standards. Ensures quality results and timely completion of project tasks. Utilizes expertise to provide guidance on the design, interface requirements, and technology of developed solutions.

• Solution Development - Leads a team of associates on assigned solution development projects. Recommends technology solutions, an application programming and integration solution through research on alternative options. As needed, troubleshoots deployment issues, develops programs, integrates solutions, and performs other tasks related to technical design.
• Consultation - Provides consultation to the business unit, management, and associates on all phases of integration systems development and processes. Acts as a trusted advisor on strategies and approaches for overall integration of technology components.
• Project Coordination - Ensures project tasks are completed on time and with a high degree of quality. Collaborates with other team members on detailed application design, development, and integration testing.
• Technical Expertise - Maintains a strong understanding of available technology, tools, and designs in order to provide consultation and leverage technologies within the Bank. Offers direction, training, and guidance for less experienced staff.
• A strong "Solution Architect" who can understand business needs, draw detailed technical designs, be a thought leader around solution scalability, security, and performance, be our vertical's liaison with Enterprise Architecture to follow/comply with their recommended architecture best practices.
• Collaborates with the Enterprise Architects in Application Portfolio Management, identifying technical debt, developing conceptual and logical architecture diagrams, and documenting key architecture decisions in ADRs (Architecture Decision Records).

Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of experience in Software application development OR High School Diploma or GED and 12 years of experience in Software application development

Preferred Qualifications/Skill(s): Expertise in more than one infrastructure technology area (network, mainframe, and distributed platforms, and databases), Knowledge of compliance regulations, system development methodologies and tools, and IT systems framework and standards, Consulting and relationship management skills

• Experience in Commercial Client Lifecycle Management.
• Experience with Workflow Automation Solution Design ---ideally Appian preferred.
• Experience with RPA Solution Design -ideally Automation Anywhere preferred.
• Experience with Real-Time Architecture solutions.
• Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), Fenergo, API/Apigee, Networking, IAM, Oracle, MongoDB, Java Technology experience
• Exact technology match not mandatory but experience in "architecture & design" of solutions with similar technologies would be required.
• Banking or fintech background would be a plus.

Preferred License or Certifications:

• Appian Certified
• Automation Anywhere Certified
• AWS Certified
• Oracle Certified
• TOGAF Certified

This job posting is expected to remain active for 45 days from the initial posting date listed above. If it is necessary to extend this deadline, the posting will remain active as appropriate. Job postings may come down early due to business need or a high volume of applicants.

The base pay for this position is generally between $133,000 and $196,000. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on skills, experience, location, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. For some roles, total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment.

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.