Principal Solutions Architect

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GENERAL FUNCTION:

Designs and implements technology and software solutions as a member of a cross-functional team operating within a SAFe Agile Release Train (ART), with a focus on Commercial Lending Modernization. This role will serve as the primary architect for the replacement of a legacy Commercial Loan System (AFS Level III) with AFSVision, aligning with the Bank’s broader modernization strategy.

The ideal candidate will bring deep architectural expertise in modern platform design, including domain-driven design, event-driven processing, and contemporary data practices. Experience in Commercial Lending technology is strongly preferred.  Participates in SAFe ceremonies including PI Planning, feature reviews, and Enterprise Design Reviews (EDRs), providing architectural oversight and guidance. Leads the creation and approval of solution architecture artifacts, including integration patterns, data flows, and functional solution designs (FSDs). Partners with Enterprise Architects, Integration Leads, and Product Owners to ensure architecture is implemented consistently across squads.

Responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined. Accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues, and ensures that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience. While operating within the Bank's risk appetite, achieves results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Define and maintain the target state architecture for the AFSVision platform modernization
• Lead creation of solution architecture deliverables including functional solution designs (FSDs), integration patterns, and data flow diagrams
• Ensure architectural alignment with enterprise-wide standards, principles, and security protocols
• Participate in SAFe ART ceremonies including PI Planning, feature reviews, and Enterprise Design Reviews (EDRs)
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architects to validate compliance and secure governance approvals
• Provide architectural oversight and consultation to Integration Squads and Product Owners during feature design and refinement
• Work closely with tech leads and developers across squads to ensure architectural intent is accurately implemented, especially when integrating with AFSVision APIs and domain services
• Review and approve solution artifacts to ensure scalability, security, and alignment with enterprise architecture
• Define network and security protocols and coordinate necessary approvals with infrastructure and security teams
• Own documentation and governance routines for architecture sign-off and audit readiness
• Guide architecture communities of practice by mentoring architects, establishing and enforcing architectural standards, reviewing solution designs, and sharing knowledge across teams
• Remain current on IT trends and architectural best practices relevant to Commercial Lending
• Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Systems or comparable with 8+ years of experience

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect in large-scale modernization efforts

• Deep understanding of domain-driven design and event-driven architecture

• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, integration patterns, and cloud-native platforms

• Experience with security architecture, including IAM, encryption, and data protection

• Strong collaboration skills across cross-functional teams and governance bodies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience modernizing legacy platforms and integrating with Commercial Lending systems (e.g., AFSVision)

• Familiarity with SAFe Agile practices and operating within Agile Release Trains

• Experience producing and governing architecture deliverables such as FSDs, integration specs, and data flow diagrams

• Knowledge of enterprise architecture governance processes and tools

• Experience working with Integration Squads, Product