Senior Solutions Architect

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in need of a seasoned Solution Architect to lead strategic initiatives focused on Enterprise Risk Management and Liquidity Risk Management platforms. This role requires deep collaboration with business owners and technical leads to refine requirements and deliver robust architectural solutions. The Senior Solutions Architect will serve as a key voice in shaping functional and technical best practices and will be responsible for producing and securing approval for critical design documentation across multiple architecture governance boards.

Key Responsibilities:
* Lead solution architecture for risk management platform projects
* Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to refine requirements and align solutions with strategic goals
* Obtain approvals from architecture boards (e.g., Solution Design Council, InfoSec Architecture Review, Architecture Review Board)
* Maintain strong relationships with business partners and communicate strategic updates to senior leadership
* Align project scopes with enterprise architecture standards and business innovation goals
* Mentor and guide best practices, design standards, and implementation strategies
* Conduct discovery analysis and document technical blueprints
* Act as liaison between business units and IT throughout the product lifecycle
* Recommend and implement process improvements and operational strategies

Develop and present architecture deliverables including:
* Macro Architecture
* Single Technical Design
* Process and Sequence Diagrams
* Security Architecture Diagrams

REQUIREMENTS:
* Proven experience designing and implementing Enterprise Risk Management platforms
* Expertise in Liquidity Risk Management systems and financial regulatory compliance
* Familiarity with risk frameworks (Basel II/III/IV, IFRS, DORA)
* Ability to conduct cybersecurity risk assessments (ISAR)
* Experience creating logical/functional architecture and integration diagrams
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills
* Demonstrated success working closely with business owners

Preferred Qualifications:
* Background in retail banking processes and technology implementations
* Experience with strategic account management and enterprise-wide architecture adoption
* Ability to influence business decisions and drive performance improvements

Proficiency in:
* SQL, NoSQL databases
* ETL/ELT data pipelines
* RESTful APIs, API-led design, Event Driven Architecture
* AWS (required), Azure

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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