Lead Solutions Architect

As a Lead Solutions Architect, you will collaborate with IT, Operations, and business stakeholders to lead the development of comprehensive technical solution architectures for highly complex and high-risk IT initiatives (valued between $1 million and $20 million). You will own the full lifecycle of solution delivery, from initial architecture capability assessment and strategic planning through solution design, stakeholder communication, and implementation guidance for delivery teams.

Responsibilities:

• Develop end-to-end technical solutions that integrate enterprise architecture strategies, account for environmental constraints, and assess solution viability against program timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Conduct comprehensive capability assessments of the current architectural state, and evaluate business strategy, requirements, and technology options to identify optimal solution alternatives aligned with business sponsor objectives.
• Serve as the primary technical authority on programs, directing all activities related to solution architecture development and capability management.
• Collaborate across functional teams (data, security, infrastructure, development, etc.) to ensure complete capture, definition, and communication of all solution architecture components.
• Build strong relationships and communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and partner groups through diverse engagement and collaboration approaches from initiation through closure.
• Lead group sessions ranging from small workshops to large forums for technical architecture reviews, strategic decision-making, and collaborative problem solving.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (computer science, mathematics, engineering, etc.) or equivalent professional experience in solution architecture.
• Minimum 10 years of IT experience, including at least 5 years leading solution architecture on large-scale projects.
• Extensive background across diverse technologies and architectural approaches (e.g., J2EE, .NET, cloud, mid-range systems, vendor packaged solutions, multi-technology platforms, workflow systems, SOA, data analytics, security, etc.).
• Proven leadership capabilities demonstrated through experience managing complex technology integration initiatives and directing large cross-functional technical teams.
• Outstanding communication abilities to translate, visualize, and explain sophisticated concepts to varied audiences spanning technical and business stakeholders.

Nice-to-have:

• Background in the financial services industry, specifically securities brokerage operations, or consulting experience.
• Advanced degrees, active involvement in IT industry organizations, or exceptionally diverse technical background.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing cloud-based architectural solutions.
• Background in mobile technology architecture, big data analytics design, or transactional systems development.

Benefits:

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Flexible work/life balance options.
• Opportunities to do challenging work.
• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities.
• Access to a variety of job opportunities across the business