Sr Solutions Architect II - Enterprise Architecture

Sr Solutions Architect II - Enterprise Architecture

Phoenix, AZ, United States(Hybrid)

** Job Description*
* The Architecture As Code team is driving a new way of building web experiences for our customers. We are looking for a forward-thinking Senior Solutions Architect II who would be responsible for the end-to-end design and delivery for customer value capabilities in US and international markets. You will be hands on in designing the fundamental architecture that powers our web frameworks like content management, search and navigation and web authoring.

About Enterprise Architecture:
Enterprise Architecture is an organization within the Chief Technology Office at American Express and it is a key enabler of the company's technology strategy. The four pillars of Enterprise

Architecture include:

1.
Architecture as Code: this pillar owns and operates foundational technologies that are leveraged by engineering teams across the enterprise.

2.
Architecture as Design: this pillar includes the solution and technical design for transformation programs and business critical projects which need architectural guidance and support.

3.
Governance: this pillar is responsible for defining technical standards, and developing innovative tools that automate controls to ensure compliance.

4.
Colleague Enablement: this pillar is focused on colleague development, recognition, training, and enterprise outreach.

** Responsibilities*
* Ensures Technology Platform solutions are aligned with the corresponding Platform Blueprint and Company Platform roadmaps; may be called on to be the Technology Platform Single Point of Contact (SPOC)

Focuses on cross-platform integration to use and optimize platform capabilities

Ensures the engineered environment meets the specification in terms of business requirements, application design and infrastructure requirements, i.e. accountable for the platform integration performance and efficiency Performs hands-on solution architecture design work and actively participates in design and code reviews to ensure both delivery of desired business outcomes and alignment to enterprise standards

Provides input and functional direction to the Technology Platform's API strategy and implementation roadmap

Works with Business and Data Architects to align and incorporate their input into platform solutions

Responsible for coaching and mentoring engineering resources on solution architecture, providing advice, mentorship and assistance to less experienced colleagues as required Identifies technical solutions and business process improvements in support of the business and IT strategic direction

Finds opportunities to embrace innovative technologies Interacts with business partners and product engineering teams to share and direct architecture practices that may affect business solution delivery

Provides architectural governance, reviewing projects to ensure alignment to architectural and technical strategy by driving

Technology Platform to Platform Architecture Review (PAR) approval level Advises product delivery resources on the best time to engage dependent teams (for example, database engineering teams)

Ensures accurate asset information is documented and recorded in the appropriate repositories for the assigned portfolio

** Qualifications*
* 4-5 years of hands-on programming experience meaningful to the assigned Technology Platform in a professional environment and/or comparable experience such as:
Advanced hands-on experience with application solution architecture design and end-toend software development of complex distributed (multi-tiered) systems

Prior experience in multiple IT disciplines with a confirmed understanding of architectural concepts (business, data, technical and solution) and track record of implementation

Extensive experience using a systems analysis and design methodology that is applicable to an agile product environment

Bachelor's Degree in computer science, engineering, information systems or related field required; advanced degree preferred

Prior hands-on experience with one or more core technology stack components within the assigned portfolio, such as relevant frameworks and/or programming languages

Advanced to authoritative level knowledge and understanding of solution architecture, complex application systems design and platform integration via modern approaches (i.e. RESTful APIs)

Proven understanding of relevant supporting architecture domains required to align and deliver solutions (business, information, application, technical, etc.)

Ability to perform system design reviews to ensure selection of appropriate technology, efficient use of resources, and alignment to strategic platform roadmaps

Channel-specific solution architecture skills as required by the assigned platform, such as web, mobile, voice or interactive media Domain Expertise in Bill Payment and Money Movement platforms and APIs, including but not limited to:
Open Banking, ACH, Nacha, Bill Pay, Remittance, wire payments, RTP, P2P, credit/debit,…