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First Citizens Bank

Solutions Architect - Enterprise Payments

First Citizens Bank, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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First Citizens Bank Overview

This is a remote role that may be hired in the following locations: NC, AZ, TX, FL Overview

This is a remote role that may be hired in the following locations: NC, AZ, TX, FL

This position leads architecture and technical design activities in support of specific solution development projects for First Citizens Bank's Enterprise Payments organization. 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

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. Plan, coordinate, document, analyze, design, review, and implement enhancements. Provide expertise, mentorship, process improvements, strategy and standards Monitor architecture and review/create new pans to meet business needs while also keeping plans realistic in terms of expectation as you lead proof of concepts Ensure adherence to security requirements and technical standards. Identify and mitigate technical risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies Support pre-project efforts and assist with delivery time estimates and stay updated on technology trends.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of experience in Software application development OR High School Diploma or GED and 12 years of experience in Software application development

Required Qualifications

Bachelors Degree and 8+ years of progressive experience in IT disciplines. Experience developing IT solution strategy with multiple stakeholders. At least 5 years of direct architecture experience. 5+ years experience in at least two of the following: Programming, database/analytics, integration/middleware, infrastructure/cloud, and security. Experience in solution design principles, system development methodologies, and software life cycles. Experience coordinating vendors and utilizing excellent communication skills to work across different partner/organizational levels.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in architecting and modernizing digital channels, payments, and core banking solutions for the financial service/Banking industry. 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 Experience leading technical teams and with multiple architecture disciplines. Knowledge of Financial service/Banking industry as it pertains to payments, foreign exchange, core banking. Programming experience with contemporary languages (Java, micro services, Node.js, and shell scripting). Experience in middleware technologies (Kafka, Sterling, MQ, SFTP). Hands-on experience in cloud-native architectures (AWS, OpenShift, DevSecOps). Strong leadership and mentoring skills, excellent influencing, and consultative skills. Experience documenting requirements through interviews and JAD sessions. Visual modeling using ArchiMate is a plus, certification in IT architecture is preferred. Information architecture, data modeling, and designing models. Modern practices around data ingestion, publishing, and master data management.

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.

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