Voya Financial
Mobile and Cloud native Architect
Voya Financial, Hartford, Connecticut, United States, 06103
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Together we fight for everyones opportunity for a better financial future. We will do this together
with customers, partners, and colleagues. We will fight for others, not against: We will stand up for and champion everyones access to opportunities. The status quo is not good enough
we believe every individual and every community deserves access to financial opportunities. We are determined to support both individuals and communities in reaching a better financial future. We know that reaching this future depends on our actions today. Like our Purpose Statement, Voya believes in being bold and committed to action. We are committed to a work environment where the differences that we are born with
and those we acquire throughout our lives
are understood, valued, and intentionally pursued. We believe that our employees own our culture and have a responsibility to foster an environment where we all feel comfortable bringing our whole selves to work. Purposefully bringing our differences together to positively influence our culture, serve our clients, and enrich our communities is essential to our vision. Are you ready to join a company with a strong purpose and a winning culture? Start your voyage Profile Summary: The senior solution architect is accountable for proactively and holistically leading or supporting architecture activities that create deliverables that guide technology investments in response to disruptive forces and toward achieving targeted business outcomes. The role focuses on business technology strategy and targeted business outcomes
clarifying strategic intentions; identifying business outcomes; exploring implications, impacts and risks; and addressing stakeholder questions. This role is responsible for facilitating the construction of business models, which may include business capabilities, functions and processes and organization design, as well as working collaboratively with business strategists, process owners, and subject matter experts. This role also supports strategic programs and portfolio of projects aligned to a business capability. Profile Description: Support business and technology innovation that drives the organizations top and bottom lines. Detail potential competitive threats from external challenges that are generally considered outside of your traditional realm of competition. Engage key business stakeholders to facilitate both strategy and innovation planning. Work with stakeholders involved in business technology strategy and innovation to develop an IT investment roadmap. Review the organizations business technology strategy and how the organization currently approaches innovation. Create deliverables that illustrate how to strategically move the business forward. Work with enterprise architecture to define a clear plan and governance for ensuring the business architecture work is in lock step with the other enterprise architecture viewpoints. Provide strategic consultation to assigned line-of-business (LOB) or business unit (BU) partners in defining or designing business capabilities, processes, functions, and organizational structures, as well as in researching, identifying, and internally marketing, selling, and enabling technologies based on business and end-user requirements. Work on enterprise architecture development, including business architecture, information architecture, application portfolio, and technical architecture. Facilitate agreement on organizational work models and processes to meet business requirements. Consult on business-facing programs and large projects, and maintain knowledge of their progress. Work with the enterprise program management office on reporting program and large project status, issues, risks, and benefits. Seek ways to apply new technology to, and reuse existing technology for, business processes. Research and provide information on technical trends and competitors practices relevant to assigned line-of-business (LOB) or business unit (BU) partners. Assess near-term needs, using structured interview processes, to establish business priorities. Consult with technical subject matter experts, and develop alternative technical solutions. Advise on options, risks, costs versus benefits, and impact on other business processes and system priorities. Work with other IT functional areas to remain apprised of program and large project status, and inform line-of-business (LOB) or business unit (BU) partner management of progress. Conversely, keep ITs technology and service managers aware of key line-of-business (LOB) or business unit (BU) partner issues, identifying and resolving potential problems and conflicts. Knowledge & Experience: Bachelors degree in business, computer science, information systems, or related discipline, or equivalent and extensive related project experience. 5-7 years of progressive experience as an architect. 5+ years of business or IT experience with a direct responsibility for strategy formulation and/or translation, business analytics, and program management, application development, middleware, database management, or operations. Compensation Pay Disclosure: Voya is committed to pay thats fair and equitable, which means comparable pay for comparable roles and responsibilities. The below annual base salary range reflects the expected hiring range(s) for this position in the location(s) listed. In addition to base salary, Voya offers incentive opportunities (i.e., annual cash incentives, sales incentives, and/or long-term incentives) based on the role to reward the achievement of annual performance objectives. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Voya Financial is willing to pay at the time of this posting. $127,160 - $178,320 USD Be Well. Stay Well. Voya provides the resources that can make a difference in your lives. To us, this means thriving physically, financially, socially, and emotionally. Voya benefits are designed to help you do just that. Thats why we offer an array of plans, programs, tools, and resources with one goal in mind: To help you and your family be well and stay well. What We Offer: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans 401(k) Savings plan
with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%) Voya Retirement Plan
employer paid cash balance retirement plan (4%) Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year Paid time off
including 20 days paid time off, nine paid company holidays, and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day. Paid volunteer time
40 hours per calendar year Critical Skills: Customer Focused: Passionate drive to delight our customers and offer unique solutions that deliver on their expectations. Critical Thinking: Thoughtful process of analyzing data and problem solving data to reach a well-reasoned solution. Team Mentality: Partnering effectively to drive our culture and execute on our common goals. Business Acumen: Appreciation and understanding of the financial services industry in order to make sound business decisions. Learning Agility: Openness to new ways of thinking and acquiring new skills to retain a competitive advantage. Equal Employment Opportunity: Voya Financial is an equal-opportunity employer. Voya Financial provides equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other status protected by state or local law. Reasonable Accommodations: Voya is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Voya will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please reference resources for applicants with disabilities.
Together we fight for everyones opportunity for a better financial future. We will do this together
with customers, partners, and colleagues. We will fight for others, not against: We will stand up for and champion everyones access to opportunities. The status quo is not good enough
we believe every individual and every community deserves access to financial opportunities. We are determined to support both individuals and communities in reaching a better financial future. We know that reaching this future depends on our actions today. Like our Purpose Statement, Voya believes in being bold and committed to action. We are committed to a work environment where the differences that we are born with
and those we acquire throughout our lives
are understood, valued, and intentionally pursued. We believe that our employees own our culture and have a responsibility to foster an environment where we all feel comfortable bringing our whole selves to work. Purposefully bringing our differences together to positively influence our culture, serve our clients, and enrich our communities is essential to our vision. Are you ready to join a company with a strong purpose and a winning culture? Start your voyage Profile Summary: The senior solution architect is accountable for proactively and holistically leading or supporting architecture activities that create deliverables that guide technology investments in response to disruptive forces and toward achieving targeted business outcomes. The role focuses on business technology strategy and targeted business outcomes
clarifying strategic intentions; identifying business outcomes; exploring implications, impacts and risks; and addressing stakeholder questions. This role is responsible for facilitating the construction of business models, which may include business capabilities, functions and processes and organization design, as well as working collaboratively with business strategists, process owners, and subject matter experts. This role also supports strategic programs and portfolio of projects aligned to a business capability. Profile Description: Support business and technology innovation that drives the organizations top and bottom lines. Detail potential competitive threats from external challenges that are generally considered outside of your traditional realm of competition. Engage key business stakeholders to facilitate both strategy and innovation planning. Work with stakeholders involved in business technology strategy and innovation to develop an IT investment roadmap. Review the organizations business technology strategy and how the organization currently approaches innovation. Create deliverables that illustrate how to strategically move the business forward. Work with enterprise architecture to define a clear plan and governance for ensuring the business architecture work is in lock step with the other enterprise architecture viewpoints. Provide strategic consultation to assigned line-of-business (LOB) or business unit (BU) partners in defining or designing business capabilities, processes, functions, and organizational structures, as well as in researching, identifying, and internally marketing, selling, and enabling technologies based on business and end-user requirements. Work on enterprise architecture development, including business architecture, information architecture, application portfolio, and technical architecture. Facilitate agreement on organizational work models and processes to meet business requirements. Consult on business-facing programs and large projects, and maintain knowledge of their progress. Work with the enterprise program management office on reporting program and large project status, issues, risks, and benefits. Seek ways to apply new technology to, and reuse existing technology for, business processes. Research and provide information on technical trends and competitors practices relevant to assigned line-of-business (LOB) or business unit (BU) partners. Assess near-term needs, using structured interview processes, to establish business priorities. Consult with technical subject matter experts, and develop alternative technical solutions. Advise on options, risks, costs versus benefits, and impact on other business processes and system priorities. Work with other IT functional areas to remain apprised of program and large project status, and inform line-of-business (LOB) or business unit (BU) partner management of progress. Conversely, keep ITs technology and service managers aware of key line-of-business (LOB) or business unit (BU) partner issues, identifying and resolving potential problems and conflicts. Knowledge & Experience: Bachelors degree in business, computer science, information systems, or related discipline, or equivalent and extensive related project experience. 5-7 years of progressive experience as an architect. 5+ years of business or IT experience with a direct responsibility for strategy formulation and/or translation, business analytics, and program management, application development, middleware, database management, or operations. Compensation Pay Disclosure: Voya is committed to pay thats fair and equitable, which means comparable pay for comparable roles and responsibilities. The below annual base salary range reflects the expected hiring range(s) for this position in the location(s) listed. In addition to base salary, Voya offers incentive opportunities (i.e., annual cash incentives, sales incentives, and/or long-term incentives) based on the role to reward the achievement of annual performance objectives. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Voya Financial is willing to pay at the time of this posting. $127,160 - $178,320 USD Be Well. Stay Well. Voya provides the resources that can make a difference in your lives. To us, this means thriving physically, financially, socially, and emotionally. Voya benefits are designed to help you do just that. Thats why we offer an array of plans, programs, tools, and resources with one goal in mind: To help you and your family be well and stay well. What We Offer: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans 401(k) Savings plan
with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%) Voya Retirement Plan
employer paid cash balance retirement plan (4%) Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year Paid time off
including 20 days paid time off, nine paid company holidays, and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day. Paid volunteer time
40 hours per calendar year Critical Skills: Customer Focused: Passionate drive to delight our customers and offer unique solutions that deliver on their expectations. Critical Thinking: Thoughtful process of analyzing data and problem solving data to reach a well-reasoned solution. Team Mentality: Partnering effectively to drive our culture and execute on our common goals. Business Acumen: Appreciation and understanding of the financial services industry in order to make sound business decisions. Learning Agility: Openness to new ways of thinking and acquiring new skills to retain a competitive advantage. Equal Employment Opportunity: Voya Financial is an equal-opportunity employer. Voya Financial provides equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other status protected by state or local law. Reasonable Accommodations: Voya is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Voya will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please reference resources for applicants with disabilities.