Solutions Architect (HYBRID-Richmond, VA)

Atlantic Union Bank; Glen Allen (MO); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Solutions Architect to provide technology leadership. This role involves evaluating technology solutions, leading documentation, and ensuring compliance with standards. Ideal candidates will have extensive IT experience and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of IT experience, including implementing complex software applications.
• Mastery/certification in architecture frameworks or technologies.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate technology application solutions based on use cases.
• Lead and document solution evaluations considering costs and operational impacts.
• Engage with vendors to analyze design options and ensure standards.

Skills

Software Applications

Data Integration

Strategic Planning

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer/technology

Job description

Solutions Architect (HYBRID--Richmond, VA)

Job Category: Information Technology

Requisition Number: SOLUT008604

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• Posted : April 14, 2025
• Full-Time
• Salary Range : $103,046 USD to $171,947 USD

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The Solution Architect is a key technology leadership position responsible for consulting, analyzing, identifying, and recommending technology solutions to meet business goals. The role requires a deep understanding of software applications, system integration, product evaluation, system implementation, and software development. It involves strategic and tactical planning to guide decisions impacting the application landscape.

Position Accountabilities

• Identify and evaluate technology application solutions based on use cases and business outcomes.
• Lead and document solution evaluations considering benefits, costs, operational impacts, security, compliance, and strategic fit.
• Provide technical consultation to ensure solutions are efficient, effective, and standards-compliant.
• Assess and maximize existing solutions to ensure full capabilities are leveraged.
• Recommend consolidation of underutilized or duplicative solutions to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Develop and maintain solution, system, and data flow artifacts.
• Lead knowledge-sharing sessions with teams about system functionalities.
• Support the evolution of the enterprise technology architecture program.
• Engage with vendors and third parties to analyze design options and ensure standards.
• Research emerging solutions and advise leadership accordingly.

Organizational Relationship

This position reports to the Chief Data Officer or Head of Enterprise Architecture.

Position Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer/technology or related field (preferred).
• At least 10 years of IT experience, including implementing complex software applications and integrations.
• 7+ years in a structured IT environment using various methodologies.
• Mastery/certification in architecture frameworks or technologies.
• Proven ability to influence business and technology teams.
• Experience in Financial Services industry is preferred.
• Consulting experience is a plus.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of software applications, development, data integration, and strategic planning.
• Experience with the software development lifecycle and Agile projects.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Creative problem-solving and adaptability to new ideas.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Salary is based on education, experience, and certifications. The position may include incentive compensation or bonus programs. Benefits details can be found at our benefits page.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and maintain a drug-free workplace.