Senior Architect

Bank of America

Plano (TX)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 210,000

Full time

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Job summary

Bank of America is seeking a senior enterprise/solution architect to define the architectural vision across business, application, data, and technology domains. You will guide large-scale initiatives, evaluate impacts, and ensure solutions meet non-functional requirements.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, vendors, and multiple teams in a hands-on, in-office environment with flexible role-specific arrangements.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
  • Experience designing and delivering large-scale technology solutions.
  • Strong knowledge of architecture frameworks, design patterns, and system integration.
  • Experience defining target-state architectures, roadmaps, and technology strategies.
  • Expertise in security, scalability, performance, reliability, and other non-functional requirements.
  • Experience leading architecture reviews, design reviews, and POCs.
  • Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to architecture roadmaps across Business, Application, Data, and Technology domains in support of product roadmaps.
  • Develop and promote architecture best practices and standardized templates.
  • Partner across business and technology teams to create solution intent and architectural vision for large, complex initiatives.
  • Evolve architecture designs based on emerging business requirements and backlog priorities.
  • Lead development of high-level architectures that are flexible, modular, and adaptable.
  • Support strategic technology decisions and architecture governance.

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 in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent experience

Job description

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

Job Description

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits. We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve. Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs. At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

Job Description

This role is responsible for defining an architectural vision and architecture for large, complex solutions that align with enterprise architecture strategy, technology, and platform choices across Business, Application, Data, and Technology domains. The position evaluates system impacts, defines solution intent and operating environments, supports end-to-end solution design, establishes non-functional requirements, and ensures solutions are fit for purpose through collaboration with stakeholders, vendors, and service providers.

Responsibilities
  • Contribute to architecture roadmaps across Business, Application, Data, and Technology domains in support of product roadmaps.
  • Develop and promote architecture best practices and standardized templates.
  • Partner across business and technology teams to create solution intent and architectural vision for large, complex initiatives.
  • Evolve architecture designs based on emerging business requirements and backlog priorities.
  • Lead development of high-level architectures that are flexible, modular, and adaptable.
  • Support strategic technology decisions and architecture governance.
Required Qualifications
  • 10+ years of experience in solution, application, data, or enterprise architecture.
  • Experience designing and delivering large-scale, complex technology solutions.
  • Strong knowledge of architecture frameworks, design patterns, and system integration.
  • Experience defining target-state architectures, roadmaps, and technology strategies.
  • Expertise in security, scalability, performance, reliability, and other non-functional requirements.
  • Experience leading architecture reviews, design reviews, and proof-of-concepts (POCs).
  • Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Experience working within Agile and/or hybrid delivery environments.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Desired Qualifications
  • Financial services or banking industry experience.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud).
  • Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, and release automation practices.
  • Experience with enterprise architecture governance and standards.
  • Expertise in API, microservices, event-driven, and distributed architectures.
  • Knowledge of data management, metadata, and modern data platforms.
  • Architecture certification (TOGAF, Azure, AWS, or equivalent).
  • Experience mentoring architects and engineering teams.
  • Strong understanding of technology risk, compliance, and controls.
  • Experience driving technology modernization and transformation initiatives.
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
Shift

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week

40

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