Solutions Architect

Position: Application Solutions Architect- Payments
** We are
** At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & Dev Ops, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our Fin Labs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more.

Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 16,400+, and has 60 offices in 20 countries within key global markets.
** Our challenge
** We are seeking for an Application Solutions Architect to join our team, supporting Corporate Channels, Payments, Accounting Services, Commercial Card, and other domains. We operates globally across the US, EMEA, and APAC, giving candidate the chance to work on a diverse, challenging, and rewarding portfolio of projects.

Additional Information The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Charlotte, NC/Addison, TX/Chicago, IL is $120k - $125k/year & benefits (see below).
** The Role
**** Responsibilities:
*** Define an architectural vision and solution architecture that aligns with business strategy, enterprise architecture principles, and technology platform choices.
* Articulate the solution intent and operating environment, identify primary systems/subsystems and their interfaces, and define non-functional requirements.
* Ensure solutions are fit for purpose by collaborating with stakeholders and vendors, while assessing the impact of strategic design decisions.
* Work closely with both business and technology teams to shape the solution intent and architectural vision.
* Rapidly develop high-level architecture designs, refining details as business requirements evolve; ensure designs are modular, flexible, and adaptable.
* Apply best practices, templates, and documentation standards to produce architectural designs.
* Partner with Product Managers/Owners to plan and prioritize technology-focused backlog items for the architecture runway.
* Provide clarity to development teams on architectural aspects, offering solution options to overcome impediments.
* Conduct design reviews to confirm all non-functional requirements are met (e.g., security, performance, scalability, usability, reliability).
* Operate as an individual contributor.
** Requirements:
*** 10+ years’ experience in Banking/Financial Services technology.
* Strong Commercial Banking domain knowledge in Corporate Payments, Commercial Card, Corporate Channels, Accounting Services, and Liquidity Management.
* Self-motivated and proactive.
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
* Solid understanding of SDLC methodologies (Waterfall and Agile).
* Strong business partner engagement and coordination skills.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
* Analytical thinking, attention to detail, problem-solving, and innovative mindset.
* Ability to translate complex concepts into multiple architectural views for different audiences.
* Broad IT knowledge, including financial software, middleware, and databases.
* Skilled at interpreting business needs and applying innovative technology solutions.
* Ability to drive shared service strategies and foster a performance culture.
* Commitment to continuous improvement of products, processes, and tools.
* Expertise in API design, microservices, and integration platforms.
* Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
* Familiarity with Dev Ops, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
* Strong understanding of application architecture in…