Solutions Architect

First Citizens Bank; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

First Citizens Bank in Scottsdale, AZ seeks an experienced Architecture & Tech Design lead to drive solution development, ensuring cost-effectiveness and business alignment. You will guide design decisions, coordinate teams across engineering and IT, and ensure compliance with standards throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires strong consulting skills, deep knowledge of infrastructure technologies, and the ability to mentor less experienced staff while delivering high-quality results

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of software application development experience.
• Alternative: High school diploma/GED with 12+ years of software development experience.
• Experience in architecture, integration and compliance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads a team on assigned solution development projects and recommends technology solutions.
• Provides consultation to business units on integration systems development and approaches.
• Coordinates project tasks to ensure timely, high-quality design, development and testing.
• Maintains a broad understanding of available technologies to guide staff.

Skills

Network

Mainframe

Distributed platforms

Databases

Consulting

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

This position leads architecture and technical design activities in support of specific solution development projects. Works closely with business units and associates to identify development solutions that are cost-effective, efficient, and meet business needs. Collaborates on the technical design of artifacts, ensuring compliance and documentation of all applicable standards. Ensures quality results and timely completion of project tasks. Utilizes expertise to provide guidance on the design, interface requirements, and technology of developed solutions.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Solution Development - Leads a team of associates on assigned solution development projects. Recommends technology solutions, an application programming and integration solution through research on alternative options. As needed, troubleshoots deployment issues, develops programs, integrates solutions, and performs other tasks related to technical design.


• Consultation - Provides consultation to the business unit, management, and associates on all phases of integration systems development and processes. Acts as a trusted advisor on strategies and approaches for overall integration of technology components.


• Project Coordination - Ensures project tasks are completed on time and with a high degree of quality. Collaborates with other team members on detailed application design, development, and integration testing.


• Technical Expertise - Maintains a strong understanding of available technology, tools, and designs in order to provide consultation and leverage technologies within the Bank. Offers direction, training, and guidance for less experienced staff.

Position Specific Skills:

• Expertise in more than one infrastructure technology area (network, mainframe, and distributed platforms, and databases)


• Knowledge of compliance regulations, system development methodologies and tools, and IT systems framework and standards


• Consulting and relationship management skills

Qualifications:

• Minimum Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree and 8 years' experience OR High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent and 12 years' experience in Software application development

Additional Information

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.