Senior Solutions Architect (Hybrid)

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Work with technical teams and business partners/specialists to understand the current state and identify constraints in defining the future state architecture for applications & related interfaces.
• Work with Data Architecture, Security Architecture, Infrastructure SMEs, and project teams to ensure all aspects of the Wealth Management architecture are defined in conjunction with Broadridge standards, policies, priorities, and best practices.
• Develop the architecture artifacts (Architecture Blueprint, Architecture Decisions, Application Roadmap) based on Broadridge practices and review with Enterprise Architecture, Lead Architects, Business Architects, and key program stakeholders.
• Manage the application portfolio in terms of technology currency, business agility, technology evolution, business fit, opportunities to improve efficiencies and TCO.
• Facilitate small to large group meetings for reviewing technical architecture, decision making, and problem solving.
• Design, develop, and lead PoCs occasionally in collaboration with development teams to evaluate new technologies, tools, and solutions.
• Collaborate with business and technology partners to translate features and requirements to technical design and act as the lead technical authority on the program or project.
• Analyze the viability of the solution to meet product timelines, budget, and quality.
• Present the solution to different stakeholders and certification boards, including the Architecture Review Board, as needed.
• Review projects' ability to deliver robust and scalable solutions toward this vision, learning and incorporating new technologies as appropriate.
• Ensure high quality design reviews which meet business and architectural goals and drive critical feedback on architecture and design issues.
• Participate in strategic planning to achieve technical and business goals with team, leadership chain, and with customers.

Requirements

• 10+ years of technical leadership skills, with experience in architecting, developing, and deploying internet-scale, distributed applications.
• 5+ years in a solution architecture role.
• Experience with modern technologies including event-based architecture, cloud-based deployments, SQL & NoSQL databases, REST/API/Microservices applications.
• Track record of designing reliable, stable, and observable production software systems.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage up, down, and cross-functionally.
• Strong team management and motivation skills in a high-growth environment.
• Ability to create phased strategies for ambiguous problems.
• Demonstrated mentoring and development of engineers & technologists.
• Startup attitude, ownership, and a balance of quality and urgency.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and highly motivated to lead projects from feasibility to completion.
• Strong problem solving and debugging skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical teams.
• BSCS/EE or MSCS/EE educational background.

Nice to Have

• Experience with a variety of modern technologies/approaches including event-based architecture, cloud-based deployments, SQL & NoSQL databases, REST/API/Microservices first applications.
• Experience in strategic planning and architecture review processes.

Qualifications

• BSCS/EE or MSCS/EE educational background.

Benefits & Perks

• Salary range between $150,000 - $175,000, based on experience, skills, and education.
• Bonus eligibility.
• Comprehensive benefits (details available at www.broadridgebenefits.com).