Senior Solutions Architect - Payments & Cloud Platforms

Bank of America; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America is seeking a seasoned Solution Architect to design and deliver end-to-end technology solutions aligned with business objectives and enterprise standards. The role requires deep experience in architecture, integration, and payments networks, with a focus on security, scalability, and performance.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, define program architectures, and guide delivery across the lifecycle, including Agile planning and governance adherence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT experience in architecture or engineering.
• 5+ years financial services industry experience.
• 3+ years of experience in integration services programming and architecture.
• 2+ years delivering payments/financial networks innovations.
• Knowledge of Payments data/object/service models.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure or AWS) and governance practices.
• Knowledge of network integration with 3rd party networks including ACH, RTP and Card Networks.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Define solution architecture for programs and projects, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards.
• Conduct feasibility and impact analysis for proposed solutions.
• Develop architecture artifacts such as: Initial Design Approach (IDeA/POV), Solution Architecture Document (SAD), Data Flow Diagrams (DFD), Threat Models.
• Provide guidance throughout the solution lifecycle, from ideation to delivery.
• Support Agile planning, estimation, and readiness assessments.
• Ensure compliance with security, governance, and cloud standards.
• Advise on technology platforms, integration patterns, and best practices.

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 working experience

Job description

Bank of America is seeking a seasoned Solution Architect to design and deliver end-to-end technology solutions aligned with business objectives and enterprise standards. The role requires deep experience in architecture, integration, and payments networks, with a focus on security, scalability, and performance.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, define program architectures, and guide delivery across the lifecycle, including Agile planning and governance adherence.