Solution Architect - Home Lending Data Modernization & FR Y-14M

synechron; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Work abroad opportunities

10 days paid annual leave

Maternity & paternity leave plans

Commuter benefits

Udemy for Business access

Diversity & inclusion initiatives

Job summary

Synechron is seeking a Solution Architect to lead the architecture, design, and implementation of a Home Lending Data Modernization program. You will define target-state architecture, cloud migration strategy, and governance for a Google Cloud Platform and BigQuery-based ecosystem that supports FR Y-14M reporting and self-service data consumption.

You will collaborate with Business, Regulatory Reporting, Data Engineering, Data Governance, Controls, Testing, and Product teams to improve data

Qualifications

• 12+ years in data, integration, or solutions architecture.
• 7+ years architecting large-scale enterprise data platforms.
• Experience leading cloud modernization programs.
• Experience within Banking/Financial Services organizations.
• Experience supporting FR Y-14M reporting environments.
• Strong Home Lending and Mortgage domain experience.

Responsibilities

• Define and own end-to-end solution architecture for the Home Lending data ecosystem.
• Establish target-state cloud architecture supporting FR Y-14M reporting requirements.
• Design scalable and resilient GCP-based data platforms supporting regulatory, operational, and analytical workloads.
• Develop architectural roadmaps supporting modernization and legacy retirement initiatives.
• Define enterprise architecture standards, patterns, and guidelines.
• Lead architecture governance reviews and design approvals.

Skills

GCP

BigQuery

Cloud Storage

Pub/Sub

Dataflow

Dataproc

Cloud Composer

Python

PySpark

SQL

Spark

Tools

GCP

BigQuery

Cloud Storage

Pub/Sub

Dataflow

Dataproc

Cloud Composer

Python

PySpark

SQL

Spark

Job description

Our challenge

The Solution Architect will lead the architecture, design, and implementation of a strategic Home Lending Data Modernization Program focused on establishing a scalable cloud-based data ecosystem supporting FR Y-14M regulatory reporting, enterprise analytics, and self-service data consumption. This role is responsible for defining the target-state architecture, foundational Home Lending data model, cloud migration strategy, integration architecture, and governance framework while ensuring successful migration from legacy and non-strategic platforms. The Solution Architect will partner closely with Business, Regulatory Reporting, Data Engineering, Data Governance, Controls, Testing, and Product teams to deliver a modern Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and BigQuery-based ecosystem that improves data quality, reduces operational complexity, automates controls, and enhances regulatory data traceability.

Additional Information

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Charlotte, NC is $120k - $125k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Define and own end-to-end solution architecture for the Home Lending data ecosystem.
• Establish target-state cloud architecture supporting FR Y-14M reporting requirements.
• Design scalable and resilient GCP-based data platforms supporting regulatory, operational, and analytical workloads.
• Develop architectural roadmaps supporting modernization and legacy retirement initiatives.
• Define enterprise architecture standards, patterns, and guidelines.
• Lead architecture governance reviews and design approvals.

Requirements:

• 12+ years of Data, Integration, or Solution Architecture experience.
• 7+ years architecting large-scale enterprise data platforms.
• Experience leading cloud modernization programs.
• Experience within large Banking or Financial Services organizations.
• Experience supporting FR Y-14M reporting environments.
• Strong Home Lending and Mortgage domain experience.

Cloud Platforms

• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• BigQuery
• Cloud Storage
• Pub/Sub
• Dataflow
• Dataproc
• Cloud Composer

Data Engineering

• Python
• PySpark
• SQL
• Spark

Data Warehousing

• Data Lake Architecture

ETL/ELT Modernization

We offer:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 22 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
• Maternity & paternity leave plans.
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
• Retirement savings plans.
• A higher education certification policy.
• Commuter benefits (varies by region).
• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world's leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A flat and approachable organization.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.

S YNECHRON'S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative 'Same Difference' is committed to fostering an inclusive culture - promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all.

We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company.

We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to