Lead Solution Architect – Banking Branch Modernization

Swoon; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Swoon is seeking a Lead Solution Architect to drive a multiyear banking modernization program in Chicago or Naperville. You will shape the future state, guide a team of architects, and connect business and technology decisions across multiple projects.

The role combines broad solution architecture with practical delivery guidance, working with risk, security, and compliance teams to ensure governance and alignment with the enterprise architecture.

Qualifications

• Lead multi-year architecture initiatives across banking applications
• Guide other solution architects and ensure architectural alignment

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end architecture for branch modernization and related initiatives.
• Design solutions spanning applications, APIs, data flows, real-time and batch integrations, cloud platforms, security, and operations.
• Create architecture diagrams and decision documents that illuminate options and trade-offs.
• Guide other solution architects and review designs for consistency, resilience, and long-term fit.
• Present recommendations in architecture governance forums and address questions from senior leaders.
• Partner with business, engineering, risk, fraud, security, and compliance teams to build agreement and resolve design concerns.
• Help delivery teams navigate dependencies and keep implementation aligned with the approved architecture.

Skills

Architecture leadership

Solution architecture

API design

Cloud platforms

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Swoon is seeking a Lead Solution Architect to drive a multiyear banking modernization program in Chicago or Naperville. You will shape the future state, guide a team of architects, and connect business and technology decisions across multiple projects.

The role combines broad solution architecture with practical delivery guidance, working with risk, security, and compliance teams to ensure governance and alignment with the enterprise architecture.