Principal Solutions Architect, Corporate Functions & Investments

Genworth Financial, Inc.; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Coverage

401(k) Savings Plan Options

Paid Time Off

Bonus Incentive Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Genworth Financial, Inc. in Richmond, VA, is seeking a Principal Solutions Architect for Corporate Functions & Investments.

The role will establish portfolio-wide technology direction and accelerate Finance Modernization as the top transformation effort. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and 7+ years of experience, with strong skills in business systems analysis, architecture governance, and collaboration across IT, cloud, data, and security teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, actuarial science, mathematics, engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in Business Systems Analysis / Product Analysis with ownership of complex initiatives.
• Experience partnering with IT, cloud, data engineering, security, and business teams to design and deliver application enhancements across integrated systems.
• Ability to lead complex technical initiatives or small technical teams, coordinate internal and external resources, manage competing priorities, and communicate risks, tradeoffs, and recommendations clearly.
• Experience using AI-enabled tools to support code translation, modernization, testing, documentation, or developer productivity while maintaining appropriate review and control discipline.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide team members with strong product expertise, while actively driving and supporting their upskill in Python programming.

Responsibilities

• Define current-state and future-state architecture across the application portfolio.
• Develop and govern technology roadmaps, modernization strategies, integration patterns, and architecture standards.
• Guide application lifecycle decisions, rationalization, platform selection, and strategic investments.
• Establish architecture review and approval checkpoints within the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Conduct solution, integration, data, security, and technology design reviews.
• Maintain architecture documentation through design, build, deployment, and operation.
• Govern standards, exceptions, architecture debt, risks, and remediation decisions.
• Provide architecture oversight through production transition.

Skills

Business systems analysis

Python programming

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team mentoring

AI tools usage

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IS/Math/Engineering

Tools

Python

Job description

About Us

At Genworth and CareScout, we’re on a mission to simplify and dignify the aging experience. The truth is, most of us will help a parent, spouse, family member, friend, or neighbor navigate aging and care at some point in our lives. We’ve been there ourselves. That’s why we’re building better ways to help people find, fund, and understand aging care all while being supported every step of the way. We’re a team of curious problem-solvers, compassionate listeners, and people who care about making a difference. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where every team member feels respected, supported, and empowered to bring their authentic self. Our four values guide our strategy, our decisions, and our interactions: Make it human. We care about the people that make up our customers, colleagues, and communities. Make it about others. We do what's best for our customers and collaborate to drive progress. Make it happen. We work with intention toward a common purpose and forge ways forward together. Make it better. We create fulfilling purpose-driven careers by learning from the world and each other. If you’re looking to build a meaningful career while helping transform the aging experience for millions of families, we’d love to hear from you.

POSITION TITLE Principal Solutions Architect, Corporate Functions & Investments

POSITION LOCATION

Richmond, VA

This position is available to Virginia residents as Richmond, Virginia in-office applicants *A Hybrid schedule of both Remote and In-Office days is required. In office days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with working hours targeting our core business hours of 9am-5pm EST.

YOUR ROLE

As a Principal Solutions Architect for Corporate Functions and Investments you will create a dedicated portfolio-level solution architecture capability that does not exist in the organization today. The role establishes portfolio-wide technology direction while initially accelerating Finance Modernization as the highest-priority transformation effort.

What you will be doing

• Define current-state and future-state architecture across the application portfolio.
• Develop and govern technology roadmaps, modernization strategies, integration patterns, and architecture standards.
• Guide application lifecycle decisions, rationalization, platform selection, and strategic investments.
• Establish architecture review and approval checkpoints within the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Conduct solution, integration, data, security, and technology design reviews.
• Maintain architecture documentation through design, build, deployment, and operation.
• Govern standards, exceptions, architecture debt, risks, and remediation decisions.
• Provide architecture oversight through production transition.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, actuarial science, mathematics, engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong experience in Business Systems Analysis / Product Analysis, with demonstrated ownership of complex initiatives.
• Experience partnering with IT, cloud, data engineering, security, and business teams to design and deliver application enhancements across integrated systems and controlled environments.
• Ability to lead complex technical initiatives or small technical teams, coordinate internal and external resources, manage competing priorities, and communicate risks, tradeoffs, and recommendations clearly.
• Experience using AI-enabled tools to support code translation, modernization, testing, documentation, or developer productivity while maintaining appropriate review and control discipline.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide team members with strong product expertise, while actively driving and supporting their upskill in Python programming.

COMPENSATION

National Range: $144,800-$224,000

Disclaimer: This role is aligned to a national market-based pay range. Actual compensation will vary based on geographic location, experience, skills, and other job[1]related factors.

In addition to base salary, this role is eligible to participate in a bonus incentive plan. Incentive compensation is based on individual and company performance and is not guaranteed.

ADDITIONAL

This role is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.

Employee Benefits & Well-Being

• Competitive Compensation & Total Rewards
• Incentives
• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage
• Multiple 401(k) Savings Plan Options
• Auto Enrollment in Employer-Directed Retirement Account Feature (100% employer-funded!)
• Generous Paid Time Off – Including 12 Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off and Paid Family Leave
• Disability, Life, and Long Term Care Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment and Training & Certification Support
• Wellness support including gym membership reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program resources (work/life support, financial & legal management)
• Caregiver and Mental Health Support Services

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and all hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business need.

We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.