Application Architect III

Job#: 3019803

Job Description:

Job Title: Solution Architect

Location: Chicago IL

Duration: 12 months

Payrate: $70.00 - 73.68/hr

Description:

This role is a potential contract to hire and will require resources that do not require sponsorship now or in the future. (if applicable)

We provide Global Corporate & Investment Banking and Global Transaction Services with direction on technology strategy and solutions to align with the business strategy. We manage architecture-related risks along with driving adherence to published standards, principles and technology blueprints. We have an exciting Solutions Architect opportunity for an experienced technologist supporting Payments, Accounting Services, Liquidity Management, Receivables, Trade & Supply Chain Finance and Commercial Card domains. The team has a global presence in the US, EMEA and APAC. You will have the opportunity to work on an exciting, challenging and varied book of work.

Responsibilities

Responsible for defining an architectural vision and solution architecture which aligns with the business strategy, enterprise architecture strategy, technology and platform choices.

Describes the solution intent and the associated operating environment, determines the primary systems/subsystems and their interfaces, defining non-functional requirements.

Ensures the solution is fit for purpose by working with stakeholders, vendors/service providers. In parallel, evaluating the impact of strategic design decisions.

Working with both business and technology to create the solution with intent and architectural vision.

Leads rapid shaping of a high-level architecture with details filled in with emerging business requirements; ensures architecture is flexible and modular and designed to adapt easily.

Utilizes the defined best practices, templates and documentation to create architectural designs.

Works with Product Manager/Owner to plan and prioritize technology focused backlog items for the architecture runway.

Clarifies the architecture for the development teams to support implementation and provides solution options to resolve any impediments.

Performs design reviews to ensure all non-functional requirements for a solution are sufficiently met (e.g. security, performance, maintainability, scalability, usability, and reliability).

Individual contributor.

Primary Skill: Information architecture

Secondary Skill: Data modelling and architecture

Required Qualifications

Domain knowledge of Payments, Accounting Services, Liquidity Management, Receivables, Trade & Supply Chain Finance, Commercial Card domains (some or all preferred).

Driving a shared service strategy and performance culture.

Drives best practices approaches the continuous improvement of our products, processes and tools.

Motivated self-starter.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-based environment.

Relevant IT experience (SDLC- Waterfall / Agile).

Strong Business Partner coordination.

Able to lead and contribute to automation, causal analysis and development of shared/common solutions.

Strong verbal and written communication skills (both to a technical and non-technical audience).

Analytical Thinking, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving and Innovative thinking.

Translating complex concepts into multiple architectural "views" aimed at varying audiences.

Broad-based IT knowledge and experience. (Financial Software, Middleware, Databases).

Interpreting business needs and applying innovative technology solutions.

10+ years' experience working in Banking/Financial Services Technology discipline.

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science/related field or related work experience.

Top 3 Skills

1. Commercial banking technology experience with a focus on payments and cash management

2. Communications skills to engage junior and senior technology and business partners

3. End-to-End solution design experience

Preferred skills/experience

Previous solution architect roles and responsibilities

Deal-breaker items

No relevant financial services technology and business skills/experiences

Developer who has not designed solutions across multiple applications

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