Job Description:
· Line of Business: US P&BB
· Est. Start Date: 08/03/2026
· End Date: 10/30/2026
· Length of Contract: 3 months
· Possibility of Extension?: Yes, program will continue in 2027 financial year.
· Physical Working Location (required): Good to have Chicago / Naperville location Not mandatory.
o Is this role remote?: Yes, for right candidate. Local candidate 2 days in office (Mondays & Thursdays)
o Hours of Operation: 8 hrs
· Team size: 20
· Team culture: Collaborative
Candidate value proposition: Broad exposure to end to end architecture processes with high visibility
Indirect RV & Marine Lending Origination Solution Architect Role Overview
Seeking a hands-on Solution Architect to lead architecture strategy, modernization, and governance for the Indirect RV & Marine Lending Origination domain.
The architect will drive target-state solutions, lending platform transformation, enterprise integrations, and architecture governance while partnering closely with business, product, delivery, and technology teams.
Ideal Candidate
A strategic yet hands-on architect with strong expertise in Indirect RV & Marine Lending, enterprise integrations, cloud-native architecture, lending platform modernization, and governance, capable of driving architecture from business capability definition through implementation and production adoption.
Key Responsibilities
Domain & Solution Architecture
• Own end-to-end Solution Architecture for Indirect RV & Marine Lending initiatives.
• Develop and maintain:
o Business Capability Maps
o Current-State and Target-State Architectures
o Solution Architecture Documents o Integration and Data Flow Diagrams
o Architecture Governance
• Translate business objectives into scalable, secure, and resilient technology solutions.
Lending Domain Expertise
Architect solutions supporting the complete lending lifecycle, including:
• Dealer onboarding and management
• Customer acquisition
• Application intake and processing
• KYC / Identity Verification
• Fraud prevention and controls
• Credit bureau and CRIF integrations
• Underwriting and decisioning
• Pricing and offer generation
• Stipulation and document management
• Contract generation and e-signature
• Funding and disbursement
• Loan booking
• Core banking integration
• Servicing handoff and loan payments
Integration & Technology Architecture
Design and Govern:
• Real-time, Near Real-Time (NRT), Batch, and Event-Driven integrations
• API-first and Microservices architectures
• Enterprise integrations with: o Loan Origination Systems (LOS)
o Core Banking Platforms o Servicing Platforms (e.g., XAM) o CRIF platforms and decision engines
o Credit Bureaus o Fraud, KYC, AML, and Payment platforms
o Enterprise Data Platforms
Modernization & Transformation
• Lead LOS modernization and cloud transformation initiatives.
• Develop migration and coexistence strategies between legacy and target-state platforms. • Drive conversion initiatives such as Sibel → CRIF or similar Origination System migrations. • Support platform consolidation and lending transformation programs.
Architecture Governance
• Produce high-quality architecture artifacts and executive-level documentation.
• Lead architecture reviews and secure approvals through:
o TDRC (Technical Design Review Committee)
o ARB (Architecture Review Board)
• Ensure alignment with Enterprise Architecture, Security, Risk, and Data Governance standards.
MUST HAVE
• 10+ years of technology experience with significant Solution Architecture experience.
• Deep expertise in processes and dealer ecosystems.
*Experience working with multi teams (various architecture functions) and clearing architecture decision through governance processes.
*Hand-on solutions architecture recommendations, current state, application view, eco view & sequence diagrams.
• Hands-on experience delivering enterprise-scale lending solutions.
• Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure).
• Expertise in:
o API-first architecture o Microservices and domain-driven design
o Event-driven architecture and Kafka o Messaging and integration patterns
o Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift o High-volume, scalable application architecture
o High availability, resiliency, and performance engineering
NICE TO HAVE
Indirect RV & Marine Lending Origination
Experience with ArchiMate / iServer is a preferred skill.
Experience with CRIF lending, credit, and decisioning platforms.
Experience integrating with XAM or similar servicing systems.
Experience with LOS replacement, modernization, and conversion programs, including Sibel to CRIF or similar platform migrations.
Experience creating Business Capability Maps, Current-State, Transition-State, and Target-State architectures.
TOGAF, AWS, or Azure certifications are a plus.
Any specific education/certifications: TOGAF, AWS, or Azure certifications are a plus.
Disqualifiers: Solution Architecture in lending origination is a must
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