Solutions Architect

First Citizens Bank; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

First Citizens Bank in Tallahassee seeks a seasoned architect to lead architecture and technical design activities on solution development projects. You will partner with business units to design cost-effective, compliant solutions and guide teams through implementation.

This role emphasizes collaboration, quality deliverables, and timely project completion, offering the chance to shape technology choices and interfaces across banking platforms.

Qualifications

• Duties include leading solution development projects and recommending technology options.
• Experience with integration systems and architecture, and ability to guide design decisions.

Responsibilities

• Solution Development - Leads a team of associates on assigned solution development projects. Recommends technology solutions and options; troubleshoots deployment issues as needed.
• Consultation - Advises business units and management on integration systems development and strategies.
• Project Coordination - Ensures tasks are completed on time with high quality; collaborates on detailed design, development, and testing.
• Technical Expertise - Maintains understanding of technology options and provides guidance across the Bank.

Skills

Solution development

Consultation

Project coordination

Technical expertise

Compliance & standards

Education

Bachelor's Degree + 8 years

High School Diploma or GED + 12 years

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.

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.