Manager, Solution Architecture (Data Architecture)

Manager, Solution Architecture (Data Architecture)

In this role, you will work to improve connections between our business and our data by defining and championing holistic data architecture plans and roadmaps across Finance Tech. You will own data architectural design, lead strategic data planning and decisions, orchestrate data standardization and governance, and drive collaboration and influence across the data ecosystem.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead solutions architecture design for multi-platform/cross-platform solutions
• Leading Trade-off and impact analysis work for hard to change technical decisions, and manage technical conflict
• Demonstrate thought leadership and strategy in partnership with delivery and product partners
• Explain and represent solutions in the Architecture Review Boards, and various product, platform and architecture discussions
• Presenting work products and strategies to product managers, technology leadership across Capital One
• Function as a primary architecture point of contact for other architecture teams & and delivery teams for solutions and systems
• Continuously learn as technology needs evolve

The successful candidate will:

• Effectively communicate and build relationships to interact, inform, influence and communicate with key stakeholders at all levels across the company
• Exhibit mastery of facilitation and influence across teams, departments and divisions
• Enjoy the camaraderie, debates, and leaning that comes from working with a team of passionate technologists
• See the impact of near term and long term choices, and are great at explaining it
• Possess excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask, while quickly shifting context and priorities
• Have a proven track record for leading and enabling technology, architecture and software engineering activities at enterprise scale
• Be self-motivated and display an unwavering responsibility to deliver high quality results and commitments
• Possess a keen attention to detail and a passion for Architecture, Software Engineering, Technology and Customer Experience
• Have an intellectual curiosity and interest to maintain and acquire new business, technology and architecture skills

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• At least 4 years of experience in Software Engineering and Systems Architecture or Technology Solution design
• At least 2 years of experience creating solutions architectures in a public cloud (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Information Technology
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering
• 3+ years of experience as a Solutions Architect in large/complex organizations
• 6+ years of experience architecting, designing, and/or delivering delivering scalable and decoupled systems in a heavily regulated technology environment
• 2+ years of experience working with internal and external business clients
• 2+ years of experience with AWS concepts and implementations
• Experience to engaging, influencing and driving initiatives by partnering with technology executives
• Experience mentoring software engineers or architects
• Experience in a regulated environment (HIPAA, PCI, Privacy, etc)
• Ability to communicate at all levels in the organizations with required technical depth and breadth
• AWS or equivalent certifications (Cloud Practitioner, Solution Architect-Associate, Google Cloud Platform or Azure)

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

Cambridge, MA: $193,400 - $220,700 for Manager, Solution Architecture

McLean, VA: $193,400 - $220,700 for Manager, Solution Architecture

Richmond, VA: $175,800 - $200,700 for Manager, Solution Architecture

Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter.

This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.

No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

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