Solution Architect

Senior Manager Solution Architect (AWS, AI) – Card Partnerships, Card Tech.

Role Overview

Capital One is hiring a skilled Solutions Architect to join a talented technologist team in the Card Partnerships segment of Card Tech. The team designs, engineers, and manages technology solutions for Capital One’s domestic Credit Card business, powering a portfolio of systems used daily by millions of customers. The senior manager will provide technical leadership for designing and implementing critical solutions across Card Platforms.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead solutions architecture design for multi‑platform/cross‑platform solutions.
• Lead trade‑off and impact analysis work for hard‑to‑change technical decisions, managing technical conflicts.
• Demonstrate thought leadership and strategy in partnership with delivery and product partners.
• Represent solutions in Architecture Review Boards and various product, platform and architecture discussions.
• Present work products and strategies to product managers and technology leadership across Capital One.
• Act as primary architecture point of contact for other architecture and delivery teams.
• Continuously learn as technology needs evolve.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven mastery of facilitation and influence across teams, departments, and divisions.
• Experience leading and enabling technology, architecture, and software engineering activities at enterprise scale.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask while shifting contexts and priorities.
• Self‑motivated with an unwavering commitment to high‑quality results.
• Attention to detail and passion for Architecture, Software Engineering, Technology, and Customer Experience.
• Intellectual curiosity and eagerness to acquire new business, technology, and architecture skills.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• At least 6 years of experience in Software Engineering
• At least 3 years of experience as a Solution Architect across multiple domains
• At least 3 years of experience in Data Architecture
• At least 2 years of experience creating solutions architectures in AWS
• At least 2 years of experience creating proofs‑of‑concept
• At least 1 year of experience implementing AI or AI‑enabled solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Technology
• 10+ years of experience in Software Engineering
• 5+ years as a Solutions Architect in large or complex organizations
• 8+ years architecting, designing, and delivering scalable, decoupled systems in a heavily regulated environment
• Experience working with internal and external business clients
• Experience with AWS concepts and implementations
• Experience mentoring software engineers or architects
• Experience in HIPAA, PCI, Privacy, or other regulated environments
• Relevant AWS or equivalent certifications (Solution Architect‑Associate/Professional, GCP, Azure)

Salary & Benefits

McLean, VA: $225,400 – $257,200. Richmond, VA: $204,900 – $233,800 (full‑time annual salary range).

Eligible for performance‑based incentive compensation, including cash bonuses and long‑term incentives.

Capital One offers comprehensive health, financial, and other benefits. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website.

EEO Statement

Capital One is an equal‑opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non‑discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug‑free workplace and will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with applicable laws.

Applications are accepted for a minimum of 5 business days. No agencies, please.