Automation​/Innovation Architect

Overview

Voya Financial is seeking a forward-thinking Mobile and Cloud-Native Solutions Architect to lead the design and delivery of modern, scalable, and secure digital experiences. This role focuses on architecting mobile-first and cloud-native solutions that enhance customer engagement across retirement, investment, and health benefit platforms. You will help shape Voya’s digital transformation by leveraging cutting-edge technologies and cloud ecosystems.

• Architecture & Design:
  Design end-to-end mobile and cloud-native architectures that support Voya’s digital products and services; define and enforce architectural standards, patterns, and best practices for mobile apps and cloud-native services (microservices, containers, APIs); ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise architecture principles.
• Cloud Strategy & Implementation:
  Lead the adoption of cloud-native technologies on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud; collaborate with Dev Ops teams to implement CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and automated testing frameworks.
• Mobile Experience Leadership:
  Partner with UX/UI teams to deliver seamless, responsive, and accessible mobile experiences; guide the development of native and cross-platform mobile applications using technologies like Swift, Ionic, Kotlin, React Native, or Flutter.
• Collaboration & Governance:
  Work with product managers, developers, security, and compliance teams to meet business and regulatory requirements; participate in architecture review boards and contribute to enterprise technology roadmaps.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement:
  Stay current with emerging technologies in mobile, cloud, and financial services; evaluate and recommend tools, frameworks, and platforms that enhance agility and innovation.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in software architecture, with a focus on mobile and cloud-native solutions.
• Proven experience designing and deploying applications on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong knowledge of mobile development frameworks and best practices.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), serverless computing, and API management.
• Familiarity with security and compliance standards in the financial services industry (e.g., SOC 2, PCI, HIPAA).

• Experience in the retirement, investment, or health benefits domain.
• Knowledge of identity and access management (OAuth2, OpenID Connect).
• Experience with observability tools (e.g., Datadog, New Relic, Splunk).
• Agile and Dev Sec Ops  mindset with experience in cross-functional teams.

Voya is committed to fair and equitable pay. The annual base salary range for this position is $127,160 - $178,320 USD, with additional incentive opportunities based on role and performance. Actual compensation offered may vary based on geographic location, experience, education, licensure requirements, and skill level. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated.

• Be Well. Stay Well. – Resources to help you thrive physically, financially, socially and emotionally.
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance plans
• 401(k) with 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 PTO, nine company holidays and a Diversity Celebration Day
• Paid volunteer time – 40 hours per calendar year

Additional information can be downloaded in the provided PDF.

• Customer Focused:
  Delighting customers with solutions that meet expectations.
• Critical Thinking:
  Analyzing data to reach well-reasoned solutions.
• Team Mentality:
  Collaborating effectively to drive culture and goals.
• Business Acumen:
  Understanding the financial services industry to make sound decisions.
• Learning Agility:
  Willingness to learn and adapt quickly.

Voya Financial is an equal-opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunity regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law.

Voya is committed to inclusion and will provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities during the application process and employment where needed.