Solutions Architect (HYBRID-Richmond, VA)

Company: Atlantic Union Bank
Location: Glen Allen
Posted on: May 28, 2025

Job Description:

DescriptionPosition Accountabilities

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• Business Application Software Selection and Assessments - Identify and evaluate a variety of banking/financial services technology application solutions for the organization based on business strategies, requirements, use cases and desired business outcomes. Lead and Document formal solution evaluations including considerations related to business benefits, ongoing cost, operational impacts, potential information security or compliance risks, platform & data architectures and overall strategic alignment
  
• Application Software Solution Design and Implementation - Provide in-depth technical consultation to business partners and technology teams to ensure solutions are efficient and effective, and support established standards and methodologies. Evaluate project scope and approach to ensure solution will be effectively implemented and achieve stated goals.
  
• Integration and Interoperability - Provide architectural design input and direction on how critical business applications will be integrated. Evaluate options and recommend the best approach based on business need, standards, best practices and cost effectiveness
  
• Strategic Systems Planning - Evaluate new solutions against existing application inventory. Make recommendations which platforms to expand, hold static, decommission. Assess existing solutions to ensure capabilities are being fully leveraged and value is maximized. Identify underutilized or duplicative solutions within the enterprise and recommend ways to consolidate solutions to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency
  
• Develop Architecture Knowledgebase - Develop and maintain comprehensive solution, system, and data flow artifacts. Create and share solution design templates and guide teammates on best practices for developing effective design and development artifacts
  
• Architecture and Design Consulting - Operate as an internal consultant in leading design sessions with both business and technology teammates. Focus is on the best way to achieve business goals while also considering future functionality, flexibility, scalability and cost effectiveness.
  
• Enterprise Perspective and Vision - Assist with the evolution and maturation of the enterprise technology architecture program, establishment and continuous improvement of standards, and facilitate communication of best practices amongst technology teams.
  
• Industry and Marketplace Knowledge - Engage vendors and third-parties when necessary to analyze design options, enhance existing solutions, and ensure contracted work is consistent, on time and meets standards/expectations. Continually research capabilities of current and new disruptive solutions on the market and make recommendations to leadership.
  
  Organizational Relationship
  This position reports to the Chief Data Officer/Head of Enterprise Architecture.
  Position Qualifications
  Education & Experience
  
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  • Bachelor's degree in computer/technology or related field is preferred
    
  • At least 10 years of Information Technology experience, with direct experience implementing complex software applications and system integrations or ecosystems
    
  • 7+ years in a structured IT organization using a variety of methodologies, and strong technical environment management disciplines
    
  • Mastery / certification in one or more standard architecture frameworks or technologies
    
  • Proven ability to influence both business and technology professionals to achieve common goals.
    
  • Experience in and knowledge of Banking and/or Financial Services industry is preferred.
    
  • Consulting experience is also desired
    
    Knowledge & Skills
    
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    • Strong knowledge of software applications, development, data integration and technology strategic planning.
      
    • Demonstrated knowledge of software development lifecycle and implementation projects in an Agile environment
      
    • Ability to organize and coordinate cross-functional technical and business teams
      
    • Strong communication and documentation skills with an attention to detail
      
    • Creative thinking, problem solving and flexible adoption of new/different ideas
      
    • Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
      
      Salary offered will be based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. This position is also eligible to participate in either an applicable incentive compensation plan for the position or a discretionary profit sharing bonus program. General information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found by visiting .
      We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace.
      
      Equal Opportunity Employer
      
      This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
      For further information, please review the notice from the Department of Labor.

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