Solutions Architect; HYBRID

About the Role

At Equitable, we help clients secure their financial well‑being so they can pursue long and fulfilling lives – a mission we’ve honed since 1859.

• Responsible for the definition, maintenance and evolution of the technical domain of CI/CD and AI coding assistants.
• Responsible for the definition, maintenance and evolution of one or more systems within a line of business.
• Works with the application development teams of lines of business to provide specialized knowledge of a suite of technology and/or software products/applications.
• Provides architecture expertise to help solve complex technical problems, ensuring the best architecture solutions are implemented wherever possible.
• Identifies exceptions to the current Guidelines and Standards and refers to the Lead Solution Architect or Enterprise Architect.
• Conducts research of standard tools and technology to deliver the enterprise architecture guidelines and standards under supervision of a more senior or lead architect.
• Understands the Business Objectives/Drivers that impact the architecture component (data, application, security, development, etc.).
• Able to work in Agile Kanban/Scrum methodology as member of scrum team, contributing skills outside of architecture domain; like development, requirements elicitation, code review, etc.
• Plays a supporting role to the Lead Architect and/or Enterprise Architect in the evolution of assigned enterprise architecture components. May get involved updating Enterprise Architecture documentation.
• Obtains an in-depth knowledge of the company’s Enterprise Architecture and Standards and assists in communications of these principles and their objectives to the application team.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and recommend solutions.

This position offers a hybrid work schedule, with an on‑site presence of 2‑3 days per week combining flexibility with team collaboration.

The base salary range for this position is $95,000 – $110,000. Actual base salaries vary based on skills, experience, and geographical location. In addition to base pay, Equitable provides compensation to reward performance with base salary increases, spot bonuses, and short‑term incentive compensation opportunities. Eligibility for these programs depends on level and functional area of responsibility.

For eligible employees, Equitable provides a full range of benefits. This includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. For detailed descriptions of these benefits, please reference the link below:
Equitable Pay and Benefits.

• 5+ years of experience in IT architecture.

• Deep knowledge of software development practices and developer experience.
• Architecture governance.
• Proficiency in designing complex IT solutions and architectures.
• Understanding of security architecture and best practices.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Knowledge of concepts and principles of agile methodology; ability to apply appropriate agile approaches in the processes of software development and delivery.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Interest and ability to learn new business areas and give context to design work.
• Problem‑solving and analytical abilities.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS/Azure/GCP Certified Solutions Architect, TOGAF) are a plus.

• Agile Methodologies: Knowledge of concepts and principles of agile methodology; ability to apply appropriate agile approaches in the processes of software development and delivery.
• Documentation Architecture and Design: Knowledge of documentation architecture and design; ability to build efficient processes, use appropriate tools and techniques, and create complete documentation portfolios for software or technology products.
• Enterprise IT Architecture: Knowledge of enterprise IT architecture; ability to create and evolve an enterprise's guiding principles and business architecture including organization structure, process architecture and performance management, as well as supporting information, applications and technology.
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