Senior Solutions Architect

About this job    At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.
Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering 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 our teammates' physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.
We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening 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, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.
At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!
Overview    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.

Key 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:
Data Flow Diagrams (DFD)
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

Required Qualifications:

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 innovated 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
Ability to create and review architectural artifacts
Desired

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent working experience
Strong hands-on experience with cloud technologies - with a 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 innovated and newer trends in payments / financial networks
Ability to write in explanatory and procedural styles for multiple audiences