Solutions Architect

Overview

This position leads architecture and technical design activities in support of specific solution development projects. Works closely with business units and associates to identify development solutions that are cost-effective, efficient, and meet business needs. Collaborates on the technical design of artifacts, ensuring compliance and documentation of all applicable standards. Ensures quality results and timely completion of project tasks. Utilizes expertise to provide guidance on the design, interface requirements, and technology of developed solutions.
Responsibilities & Qualifications

Duties & Responsibilities:
Solution Development - Leads a team of associates on assigned solution development projects. Recommends technology solutions, an application programming and integration solution through research on alternative options. As needed, troubleshoots deployment issues, develops programs, integrates solutions, and performs other tasks related to technical design.
Consultation - Provides consultation to the business unit, management, and associates on all phases of integration systems development and processes. Acts as a trusted advisor on strategies and approaches for overall integration of technology components.
Project Coordination - Ensures project tasks are completed on time and with a high degree of quality. Collaborates with other team members on detailed application design, development, and integration testing.
Technical Expertise - Maintains a strong understanding of available technology, tools, and designs in order to provide consultation and leverage technologies within the Bank. Offers direction, training, and guidance for less experienced staff.
Position Specific Skills:
Expertise in more than one infrastructure technology area (network, mainframe, and distributed platforms, and databases)
Knowledge of compliance regulations, system development methodologies and tools, and IT systems framework and standards
Consulting and relationship management skills
Qualifications:
Minimum Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree and 8 years' experience OR High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent and 12 years' experience in Software application development
Preferred Education:
Preferred Area of Study:
Preferred Area of Experience:
Required Licenses or Certifications:
Preferred Licenses or Certifications:
Additional Information

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Solution Development - Leads a team of associates on assigned solution development projects. Recommends technology solutions, an application programming and integration solution through research on alternative options. As needed, troubleshoots deployment issues, develops programs, integrates solutions, and performs other tasks related to technical design.
Consultation - Provides consultation to the business unit, management, and associates on all phases of integration systems development and processes. Acts as a trusted advisor on strategies and approaches for overall integration of technology components.
Project Coordination - Ensures project tasks are completed on time and with a high degree of quality. Collaborates with other team members on detailed application design, development, and integration testing.
Technical Expertise - Maintains a strong understanding of available technology, tools, and designs in order to provide consultation and leverage technologies within the Bank. Offers direction, training, and guidance for less experienced staff.
Position Specific Skills:
Expertise in more than one infrastructure technology area (network, mainframe, and distributed platforms, and databases)
Knowledge of compliance regulations, system development methodologies and tools, and IT systems framework and standards
Consulting and relationship management skills
Qualifications:
Minimum Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree and 8 years' experience OR High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent and 12 years' experience in Software application development
Preferred Education:
Preferred Area of Study:
Preferred Area of Experience:
Required Licenses or Certifications:
Preferred Licenses or Certifications: