Digital Banking Solutions Architect - Sub-Contractor

Perficient; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Perficient is seeking a Digital Banking Solutions Architect to serve on client site in Charlotte, NC. The role acts as the client bank's technical advisor, providing architectural oversight and ensuring decisions align with business objectives throughout the implementation of the digital banking platform.

The candidate should bring 10+ years of banking architecture experience, expertise in APIs, integrations, and security, and familiarity with platform providers like Q2, Alkami, and FIS.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of solution architecture experience in banking or financial services.
• Strong understanding of digital banking ecosystems, APIs, integrations, and security architecture.
• Experience with platforms such as Q2, Alkami, FIS, or similar banking technologies.
• US-based with ability to travel during the initial phase of the program.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the target solution architecture for the digital banking platform.
• Evaluate vendor-recommended designs, integrations, and technical approaches.
• Ensure alignment between platform capabilities and business requirements.
• Review integration architecture involving core banking, payments, fraud, authentication, and digital channels.
• Identify technical risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies.
• Provide technical leadership during design, testing, and implementation phases.
• Act as the primary technical liaison between Client Bank and the platform vendor.

Skills

Solution architecture

Digital banking

APIs

Integrations

Security architecture

Travel availability

Tools

Q2

Alkami

FIS

Job description

Job Description Perficient has a subcontracting opportunity for a Digital Banking Solutions Architect on client site in Charlotte, NC. As a Solutions Architect you will be able to service as the client bank's technical advisor and advocate during the implementation of the selected digital banking platform. You will provide architectural oversight and ensure decisions align with business objectives.

Job Description

Perficient has a subcontracting opportunity for a Digital Banking Solutions Architect on client site in Charlotte, NC. As a Solutions Architect you will be able to service as the client bank's technical advisor and advocate during the implementation of the selected digital banking platform. You will provide architectural oversight and ensure decisions align with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the target solution architecture for the digital banking platform.
• Evaluate vendor-recommended designs, integrations, and technical approaches.
• Ensure alignment between platform capabilities and business requirements.
• Review integration architecture involving core banking, payments, fraud, authentication, and digital channels.
• Identify technical risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies.
• Provide technical leadership during design, testing, and implementation phases.
• Act as the primary technical liaison between Client Bank and the platform vendor.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of solution architecture experience in banking or financial services.
• Strong understanding of digital banking ecosystems, APIs, integrations, and security architecture.
• Experience with platforms such as Q2, Alkami, FIS, or similar banking technologies.
• US-based with ability to travel during the initial phase of the program.

Who We Are

Perficient is a leading global digital consultancy. We imagine, create, engineer, and run digital transformation solutions that help our clients exceed customers’ expectations, outpace competition, and grow their business. With unparalleled strategy, creative, and technology capabilities, our colleagues bring big thinking and innovative ideas, along with a practical approach to help our clients – the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands succeed.

What We Believe

At Perficient, we promise to challenge, champion, and celebrate our people. You will experience a unique and collaborative culture that values every voice. Join our team, and you’ll become part of something truly special.

We believe in developing a workforce that is as diverse and inclusive as the clients we work with. We’re committed to actively listening, learning, and acting to further advance our organization, our communities, and our future leaders… and we’re not done yet.

Perficient, Inc. proudly provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Perficient, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Perficient, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or covered veterans. Improper interference with the ability of Perficient, Inc. employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Disability Accommodations

Perficient is committed to providing a barrier-free employment process with reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.

Disclaimer

The above statements are not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a guide to the essential functions performed by the employee assigned to this classification. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time.

About Us

Perficient is the global AI and technology consulting firm disrupting the traditional consulting model. Powered by our 7,000+ advisors, engineers, and designers, Perficient implements AI-first solutions that break conventions and deliver outcomes that matter. Proudly serving clients that represent the world’s most innovative brands, and in collaboration with our powerful technology partner ecosystem, we bring deep industry expertise and data-driven design to redefine how businesses run and succeed. Perficient is different. For real. Learn more at perficient.com .

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