Photon
Job Description
Role Overview:
Solution Architect
with deep experience in
enterprise digital platforms
and
DevOps practices
to lead the technical strategy, architecture, and delivery for a complex, multi-cloud environment. This role combines architectural leadership, stakeholder engagement, and technical delivery across hybrid teams supporting digital transformation efforts in the automotive finance domain. The ideal candidate has a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to architect and implement secure, scalable, and future-ready solutions in a regulated industry.
Key Responsibilities:
Architect and lead delivery of
end-to-end digital solutions
across web and mobile platforms aligned with business and technology strategies.
Define and enforce
architecture principles, best practices , and standards across delivery and platform teams.
Collaborate with business stakeholders, technology teams, and vendor partners to ensure solutions are
aligned with enterprise architecture and compliance requirements .
Lead technical solutioning for integrations with
core systems (e.g., loan origination, CRM, payment gateways, identity platforms)
and cloud-based services.
Drive continuous improvement in
DevOps practices , including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, monitoring, and platform observability.
Support
cloud transformation initiatives , including platform migrations and modernization using
AWS, Azure , or other hybrid cloud environments.
Guide development teams with clear technical direction and ensure
platform scalability, security, and performance .
Contribute to architectural governance, solution reviews, and the
definition of KPIs
for technical delivery and operational maturity.
Help shape and evolve
long-term technology roadmaps , increasing alignment with digital business objectives.
Qualifications:
10+ years of experience in software architecture and solution design, preferably in
financial services, banking, or automotive finance .
Experience delivering large-scale solutions involving
cloud-native architectures, modern web frameworks , and enterprise-grade integration patterns.
Proven ability to design and implement
CI/CD pipelines
and lead DevOps adoption in regulated environments.
Strong understanding of
cloud platforms
such as
AWS and Azure , including identity, security, networking, and data integration.
Familiarity with
enterprise financial systems
(loan servicing, origination, collections, billing, etc.) and integrations across heterogeneous systems.
Experience working in
regulated industries , with attention to compliance, data protection, and auditability.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills; able to influence and align cross-functional teams around a shared technical vision.
Ability to lead in
agile, hybrid delivery models
and collaborate with globally distributed teams.
Familiarity with microservices, API-first design, and integration middleware (e.g., MuleSoft, Apigee) is a plus.
Experience with metrics-based performance evaluation and
DevOps maturity frameworks
is preferred.
Compensation, Benefits and Duration
Minimum Compensation: USD 52,000 Maximum Compensation: USD 182,000 Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role. Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees. This position is available for independent contractors No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post
Role Overview:
Solution Architect
with deep experience in
enterprise digital platforms
and
DevOps practices
to lead the technical strategy, architecture, and delivery for a complex, multi-cloud environment. This role combines architectural leadership, stakeholder engagement, and technical delivery across hybrid teams supporting digital transformation efforts in the automotive finance domain. The ideal candidate has a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to architect and implement secure, scalable, and future-ready solutions in a regulated industry.
Key Responsibilities:
Architect and lead delivery of
end-to-end digital solutions
across web and mobile platforms aligned with business and technology strategies.
Define and enforce
architecture principles, best practices , and standards across delivery and platform teams.
Collaborate with business stakeholders, technology teams, and vendor partners to ensure solutions are
aligned with enterprise architecture and compliance requirements .
Lead technical solutioning for integrations with
core systems (e.g., loan origination, CRM, payment gateways, identity platforms)
and cloud-based services.
Drive continuous improvement in
DevOps practices , including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, monitoring, and platform observability.
Support
cloud transformation initiatives , including platform migrations and modernization using
AWS, Azure , or other hybrid cloud environments.
Guide development teams with clear technical direction and ensure
platform scalability, security, and performance .
Contribute to architectural governance, solution reviews, and the
definition of KPIs
for technical delivery and operational maturity.
Help shape and evolve
long-term technology roadmaps , increasing alignment with digital business objectives.
Qualifications:
10+ years of experience in software architecture and solution design, preferably in
financial services, banking, or automotive finance .
Experience delivering large-scale solutions involving
cloud-native architectures, modern web frameworks , and enterprise-grade integration patterns.
Proven ability to design and implement
CI/CD pipelines
and lead DevOps adoption in regulated environments.
Strong understanding of
cloud platforms
such as
AWS and Azure , including identity, security, networking, and data integration.
Familiarity with
enterprise financial systems
(loan servicing, origination, collections, billing, etc.) and integrations across heterogeneous systems.
Experience working in
regulated industries , with attention to compliance, data protection, and auditability.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills; able to influence and align cross-functional teams around a shared technical vision.
Ability to lead in
agile, hybrid delivery models
and collaborate with globally distributed teams.
Familiarity with microservices, API-first design, and integration middleware (e.g., MuleSoft, Apigee) is a plus.
Experience with metrics-based performance evaluation and
DevOps maturity frameworks
is preferred.
Compensation, Benefits and Duration
Minimum Compensation: USD 52,000 Maximum Compensation: USD 182,000 Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role. Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees. This position is available for independent contractors No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post