Senior Solutions Architect — Hybrid, Drive Scalable Systems

Sallie Mae; Newark (DE); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salaries

Bonus incentives

Generous PTO

Job summary

Sallie Mae is seeking a Senior Architect II to design and implement complex architecture initiatives that align with business strategies and technology goals. You will lead scalable, secure solutions and ensure architectural alignment across projects.

Responsibilities include defining standards, conducting reviews, and documenting decisions. Strong TOGAF experience, leadership, and communication are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency with architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF), design patterns, and system integration.
• Experience with cloud computing, microservices, and enterprise software technologies.
• Proven ability to lead architecture for medium to large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and maintainable architecture solutions for complex projects.
• Develop and enforce architecture standards, guidelines, and best practices to ensure consistency and quality.
• Conduct architecture reviews, assess risks, and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Support project teams throughout the development lifecycle, ensuring architectural alignment.
• Document architecture artifacts, decisions, and technical specifications clearly and comprehensively.

Skills

TOGAF / architecture frameworks

Design patterns

System integration

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Cloud computing

Microservices

Enterprise software

Job description

Sallie Mae is seeking a Senior Architect II to design and implement complex architecture initiatives that align with business strategies and technology goals. You will lead scalable, secure solutions and ensure architectural alignment across projects.

Responsibilities include defining standards, conducting reviews, and documenting decisions. Strong TOGAF experience, leadership, and communication are essential for success in this role.