Lead Cloud & Security Architect – Active/Active Payments

Bank of America Corporation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America Corporation seeks a Lead Architect for critical HPS/MBSS 2026 initiatives, including Active/Active Cloud and Gateway Modernization. Role covers E2E architecture, on‑prem and AWS cloud infrastructure, and strong security emphasis.

Required qualifications include 5+ years in financial services, 3+ years in integration services architecture, and knowledge of payments networks (ACH/RTP/Card). Strong communication and documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years financial services industry experience.
• 3+ years of experience in integration services programming and Architecture.
• 2+ years proven experience in delivery innovative and newer trends in payments / financial networks.
• Knowledge of Payments data/object/service models; HSMs and security models.
• Knowledge of network integration with 3rd party networks including ACH, RTP and Card Networks.
• Effective communication skills.
• Document processes and platform architecture into sustainable documents.
• Plan, develop, organize, build and test service and API integration services.
• Research, develop and document technical design specifications and test scripts.
• Maintain a comprehensive library of technical terminology and documentation.
• Strong use of visuals skills; convey points with graphics and illustrations.
• Ability to simplify complex information.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture for critical HPS/MBSS 2026 initiatives including Active/Active Cloud.
• E2E Architecture, infrastructure knowledge (On prem and AWS cloud), networking security.
• Ensure security of data in transit and at rest; Active/Active solution.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and teams.
• Plan, design, and implement service and API integration strategies.
• Document technical designs and test scripts; maintain terminology library.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Architecture

Result Orientation

Solution Design

Technical Strategy Development

Application Development

Collaboration

Data Management

DevOps Practices

Risk Management

Agile Practices

Automation

Influence

Solution Delivery Process

Test Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Job description

Bank of America Corporation seeks a Lead Architect for critical HPS/MBSS 2026 initiatives, including Active/Active Cloud and Gateway Modernization. Role covers E2E architecture, on‑prem and AWS cloud infrastructure, and strong security emphasis.

Required qualifications include 5+ years in financial services, 3+ years in integration services architecture, and knowledge of payments networks (ACH/RTP/Card). Strong communication and documentation skills are essential.