AI Solution Architect

Insight Global; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a senior Solution Architect to own end-to-end architecture across banking operations and servicing domains. You'll partner with business and technology teams to assess current processes and identify transformation opportunities, designing future-state AI-driven, cloud-native solutions.

You will develop scalable architectures using APIs, microservices, event-driven patterns, RPA, and workflow automation; produce architecture artifacts; lead governance reviews; ensure

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Solution Architecture within banking or financial services.
• Strong domain knowledge across deposits, lending, cards, payments, or servicing.
• Experience designing AI/Generative AI, RPA or process automation solutions.
• Proven ability to partner with Business, Product, Engineering and Security teams.
• Ability to produce architecture artifacts and governance-ready diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end Solution Architecture across banking operations and servicing domains.
• Partner with business and technology teams to assess processes and identify transformation opportunities.
• Design future-state solutions using AI, Generative AI, automation, workflow, APIs, business rules, RPA, and process redesign.
• Develop scalable, secure, cloud-native architectures using APIs, microservices, event-driven patterns, and automation platforms.
• Define integration patterns between operational systems, data platforms, and AI capabilities.
• Produce and maintain detailed solution architecture documentation and technical diagrams.
• Lead architecture reviews and guide solutions through governance and approval processes.
• Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture, security architecture, and technology standards.
• Collaborate with Enterprise, Security, Infrastructure, and Data Architects to develop compliant designs.
• Translate business outcomes and operational requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Provide architectural guidance to engineering and delivery teams throughout implementation.
• Review designs, integrations, and implementation approaches to maintain architectural integrity.
• Support teams in resolving cross-domain challenges and performance/resiliency issues.
• Influence architecture patterns and modernization standards across the organization.

Skills

Solution Architecture

Banking domain knowledge

AI / Generative AI

APIs

Cloud platforms

Microservices

Event-driven architecture

RPA

Security architecture

Stakeholder management

Technical documentation

Governance

Cross-domain collaboration

Tools

iServer

Job description

Job Description

Own end-to-end Solution Architecture across banking operations and servicing domainsPartner with business and technology teams to assess current processes and identify transformation opportunitiesDesign future-state solutions using AI, Generative AI, automation, workflow, APIs, business rules, RPA, and process redesignDevelop scalable, secure, cloud-native architectures using APIs, microservices, event-driven patterns, and automation platformsDefine integration patterns between operational systems, data platforms, and AI capabilitiesProduce and maintain detailed solution architecture documentation and technical diagramsLead architecture reviews and guide solutions through governance and approval processesEnsure solutions align with enterprise architecture, security architecture, and technology standardsCollaborate with Enterprise, Security, Infrastructure, and Data Architects to develop compliant, holistic designsTranslate business outcomes and operational requirements into scalable technical solutionsProvide architectural guidance to engineering and delivery teams throughout implementationReview technical designs, integrations, and implementation approaches to maintain architectural integritySupport teams in resolving integration, performance, resiliency, and cross-domain challengesInfluence architecture patterns and modernization standards across the organization

Skills and Requirements

10+ years of Solution Architecture experience within banking or financial servicesStrong domain knowledge across Deposits, Lending, Cards, Payments, Collections, or Customer ServicingExperience designing solutions involving AI, Generative AI, Agentic AI, workflow automation, document intelligence, RPA, or process miningStrong understanding of APIs, microservices, cloud platforms, and event-driven architectureExperience owning end-to-end solution architecture for complex transformation and modernization initiativesAbility to design scalable, secure, cloud-native solutions across operational systems and AI capabilitiesExperience producing architecture artifacts, including Solution Architecture Documents, context diagrams, logical diagrams, integration diagrams, sequence diagrams, data flows, and Architecture Decision RecordsExperience navigating architecture governance and obtaining approvals in highly regulated environmentsProven ability to partner with Business, Product, Engineering, Platform, Security, Infrastructure, Data, and Delivery teamsStrong communication, executive stakeholder management and influencing skillsAbility to provide hands‑on architectural guidance throughout the SDLCExperience resolving cross-domain integration, performance, resiliency, and architectural challengesExperience with architecture modeling tools such as iServerUnderstanding of model-driven architecture developmentExperience defining architecture patterns, reference architectures, and domain standardsBackground supporting banking technology operations and servicing environmentsExperience modernizing workflows and redesigning business processesFamiliarity with business rules platforms and automation technologiesExperience improving customer and employee experiences through AI-enabled solutions

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].