Sr. Manager, Solution Architect

Sr. Manager, Solution Architect at Capital One

Capital One is hiring a skilled Solutions Architect to join our exceptional team of talented technologists in the Card Partnerships segment of Card Tech. The Card Tech team defines, engineers, and manages technology solutions for Capital One’s domestic Credit Card business, powering a portfolio of systems and products used daily by millions of customers. The Card Partnerships business segment focuses on providing Co‑Branded and Private Label Credit Cards for a number of leading companies across several industries.

In this role, you will provide technical leadership for designing and implementing critical technology solutions that span a wide range of Card Platforms. You will work with an integrated Partnerships business, technology and operations team, and contribute to architecture across broader Card and Enterprise teams.

• Lead solutions architecture design for multi‑platform/cross‑platform solutions
• Lead trade‑off and impact analysis for hard‑to‑change technical decisions, managing technical conflict
• Demonstrate thought leadership and strategy in partnership with delivery and product partners
• Explain and represent solutions in Architecture Review Boards and various product, platform and architecture discussions
• Present work products and strategies to product managers and technology leadership across Capital One
• Act as a primary architecture point of contact for other architecture and delivery teams for solutions and systems
• Continuously learn as technology needs evolve

• Effectively communicate and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels across the company
• Exhibit mastery of facilitation and influence across teams, departments, and divisions
• Enjoy the camaraderie, debates, and learning that comes from working with a team of passionate technologists
• See the impact of near‑term and long‑term choices and explain it well
• Possess excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask, while quickly shifting context and priorities
• Have a proven track record for leading and enabling technology, architecture and software engineering activities at enterprise scale
• Be self‑motivated and display unwavering responsibility to deliver high‑quality results and commitments
• Have a keen attention to detail and a passion for Architecture, Software Engineering, Technology and Customer Experience
• Have an intellectual curiosity and interest to continuously acquire new business, technology and architecture skills

• Bachelor’s Degree
• At least 6 years of experience in Software Engineering and Systems Architecture or Technology Solution design
• At least 2 years of experience creating solutions architectures in a public cloud (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud)

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Information Technology
• 7+ years of experience in software engineering
• 5+ years of experience as a Solutions Architect in large/complex organizations
• 8+ years of experience architecting, designing and delivering scalable and decoupled systems in a heavily regulated technology environment
• 3+ years of experience working with internal and external business clients
• 3+ years of experience with AWS concepts and implementations
• Experience engaging, influencing and driving initiatives by partnering with technology executives
• Experience mentoring software engineers or architects
• Experience in a regulated environment (HIPAA, PCI, Privacy, etc.)
• Ability to communicate at all levels with required technical depth and breadth
• AWS or equivalent certifications (Cloud Practitioner, Solution Architect‑Associate, GCP or Azure)

Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The minimum and maximum full‑time annual salaries for this role are:
Chicago, IL: $204,900 - $233,800;
McLean, VA: $225,400 - $257,200. If hired in another location, salary will be determined at that location.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well‑being. Learn more at the Capital…