Senior Solutions Architect

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We drive Responsible Growth and deliver for our clients, teammates, communities, and shareholders every day. We foster an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career, and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive, and flexible benefits. We value diverse perspectives shaped by military service, community college education, and varied work and life experiences, which strengthen our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.

Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, with flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.

About the role

The Solution Architect is responsible for designing and delivering end-to-end technology solutions that align with business objectives and enterprise architecture standards. This role bridges the gap between business needs and technical implementation, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Define solution architecture for programs and projects, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards
• Conduct feasibility and impact analysis for proposed solutions
• Develop architecture artifacts such as:
  • Initial Design Approach (IDeA/POV)
  • Solution Architecture Document (SAD)
  • Data Flow Diagrams (DFD)
  • Threat Models
• Provide guidance throughout the solution lifecycle, from ideation to delivery
• Support Agile planning, estimation, and readiness assessments
• Ensure compliance with security, governance, and cloud standards
• Advise on technology platforms, integration patterns, and best practices

Requirements

• 10+ years of IT experience, specifically in architecture or engineering
• 5+ years financial services industry experience
• 3+ years of experience in integration services programming and architecture
• 2+ years proven experience in delivery of innovative and newer trends in payments / financial networks (specific examples required)
• Knowledge of Payments data/object/service models
• Knowledge of HSMs and security models
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure or AWS) and governance practices
• Knowledge of network integration with 3rd party networks including ACH, RTP, and Card Networks
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles and frameworks
• Expertise in designing complex, distributed systems
• Ability to create and review architectural artifacts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent working experience
• Strong hands-on experience with cloud technologies (focus on AWS)
• 8+ years financial services industry experience
• 2+ years Digital payment implementation experience
• 3+ years previous Bank of America experience
• 2+ years proven experience in delivery of innovative and newer trends in payments / financial networks
• Merchant Service experience
• Ability to write in explanatory and procedural styles for multiple audiences
• Ability to simplify complex information

Skills

• Analytical Thinking
• Architecture
• Result Orientation
• Solution Design
• Technical Strategy Development
• Application Development
• Collaboration
• Data Management
• DevOps Practices
• Risk Management
• Agile Practices
• Automation
• Influence
• Solution Delivery Process
• Test Engineering

Schedule

• 1st shift (United States of America)
• 40 hours per week