Solution Architect Specialist

Role Overview

We are seeking a portfolio lead to provide leadership and oversight for Solutions Architecture for Business Applications. In this role, you will lead several visible initiatives to support Multifamily Business and Engineering teams. You will guide your team through a transformation into Agile Architecture, aligning with the Modern Delivery methodology.

Key Responsibilities

• Introduce the overall technical vision for a solution by defining and establishing the solution architecture.
• Define High Level Solution Intent, target state architectures, and their roadmaps for portfolio products by collaborating with business and IT partners.
• Define and create reference architectures and architecture/design patterns for consistent implementation of architecture roadmaps.
• Own and drive the development and maintenance of detailed solution intent and product architecture for responsible ARTs (information, application, technology, security, and deployment viewpoints).
• Plan and develop Architectural Runway in support of new business Features and Capabilities.
• Identify solution alternatives and new technologies to meet business needs or address concerns such as customer experience, operational efficiency, performance, and cost-effectiveness.
• Leverage Generative AI and AI/ML capabilities, within enterprise governance, to enhance business capabilities.
• Collaborate with business and IT customers to drive product research, RFP/vendor interviews, and POC activities for COTS solutions.
• Work with development leads on design brainstorming and review to ensure alignment with architecture, patterns, and standards.

Required Qualifications

• Education: An undergraduate degree or equivalent experience is required.
• Experience:
  • 18+ years of overall experience.
  • 15+ years of Java development experience.
  • 8+ years of hands-on experience as a Solution Architect, with the ability to understand business problems and interact with stakeholders.
• Technical Skills:
  • Hands-on experience with design patterns and architectural patterns.
  • Extensive experience in Solution Architecture patterns such as micro-front ends, microservices, and 12-factor applications.
  • Hands-on and architectural experience with modern Cloud-Native architectures.

Preferred Qualifications

• An advanced degree is preferred.
• Experience with AI/ML.
• 3+ years of relevant large-scale enterprise transformation experience as it relates to architecture.
• Prior experience in the primary or secondary mortgage industry is desirable.
• Deep knowledge of various enterprise-level platforms widely used in the industry is preferred.

Keys to Success in the Role

• A motivated and energetic self-starter with organizational and time management skills.
• Communication, leadership, and relationship management skills that enable partnering with and influencing key team members.
• Technical and architectural leadership with knowledge of both legacy and modern cloud-based distributed systems.
• Verbal and written communication skills to present subject matter and translate technology problems/solutions to business team members.

Benefits

• Supplemental benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan).
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• On-demand training program, access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure.
• Certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• Dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.
• Full list of benefits, programs, support teams and resources available within our ‘Welcome Packet’.