Bank of America Corporation

Architect

Bank of America Corporation • $110K — $130K *
Plano, TX 75025In-Person
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Experience in solution architecture or technology strategy
  • Strong understanding of various architecture domains
  • Demonstrated ability to evaluate system impacts and integration requirements
  • Experience working with vendors and third-party technology partners
  • Knowledge of non-functional requirements such as performance and security
  • Experience supporting program delivery and technology governance
  • Ability to translate business objectives into architectural designs

Responsibilities

  • Consult with business and operations to identify challenges and opportunities
  • Plan and prioritize technology-focused backlog items
  • Perform design and code reviews to meet non-functional requirements
  • Lead the development of flexible, modular architectures
  • Educate team members on technology practices and best practices
  • Assist with system design to support implementation
  • Utilize best practices to create architectural designs and suggest improvements

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on innovative technology solutions
  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams
  • Professional development and growth opportunities
  • Flexibility to adapt designs to evolving business needs
  • Engagement with external vendors and technology partners
  • Influential role in strategic design decisions
  • Supportive of agile practices and methodologies
Full Job Description
Job Description:

This job is responsible for defining an architectural vision and solution aligned to the enterprise architecture strategy, technology, and platform choices. Key responsibilities include describing the solution intent/associated operating environment, evaluating system impacts, determining the primary systems/sub-systems and their interfaces, and assisting with end-to-end solution design. Job expectations include defining non-functional requirements/architectural runway to support new epics/features and ensuring solutions are fit for purpose by working with stakeholders and service providers.

This role will ensure alignment with enterprise architecture strategy, approved technology standards, platform choices, and long-term business objectives. This role will partner closely with business stakeholders, technology teams, program management, vendors, and service providers to design scalable, reliable, secure, and fit-for-purpose solutions. The role requires strong architectural leadership, vendor management, funding oversight, impact analysis, and the ability to translate business needs into executable technology solutions.

Responsibilities:

  • Consults with the business and operations to identify and understand challenges and opportunities to improve the use and effectiveness of technology, find creative solutions through knowledge of the domain, practical experiments, and Proof of Concepts, and aligns the solution intent and architectural vision to an evolving backlog of technology change
  • Works with product management and other stakeholders to plan and prioritize technology focused backlog items for the architecture runway to enable business epics/features
  • Performs design and code reviews to ensure all non-functional requirements for a solution are sufficiently met (for example, security, performance, maintainability, scalability, usability, and reliability)
  • Leads rapid shaping of a high level architecture with details filled in with emerging business requirements and ensures architecture is flexible, modular, and designed to adapt easily
  • Educates team members on the technology practices, standardization strategies, and best practices to create innovative solutions
  • Clarifies the architecture and assists with system design for the development teams to support implementation and provides solution options to resolve any architectural impediments
  • Utilizes the defined best practices, templates, and documentation to create architectural designs and suggests improvements to best practices and templates
  • Define/maintain architectural vision and solution architecture for assigned domain, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture strategy, technology standards, and platform direction.
  • Partner with stakeholders to describe solution intent, target-state architecture, and associated operating environment.
  • Evaluate business, application, data, and technology impacts of proposed solutions, including dependencies across systems, platforms, vendors, and operational processes.
  • Provide vendor management oversight, including vendor contracts, review of vendor capabilities, solution commitments, implementation approach, technical risks, and ongoing support consideration.
  • Provide funding oversight by contributing to cost estimates, tech investment planning, resource needs, licensing considerations, and financial trade-off analysis.
  • Support program mgmt activities by providing guidance, delivery input, sequencing considerations, risk identification, and dependency management.
  • Assist with end-to-end solution design, ensuring that proposed designs are scalable, resilient, secure, cost-effective, and operationally supportable.
  • Define/document non-functional requirements, including performance, resiliency, security, availability, scalability, maintainability, monitoring, and supportability needs.


Required Qualifications:
  • Experience in solution architecture, application architecture, or technology strategy.
  • Strong understanding of architecture domains, including business, application, data, integration, infrastructure, cloud, and security architecture.
  • Demonstrated ability to evaluate system impacts, integration requirements, data dependencies, and operational considerations.
  • Experience working with vendors, service providers, and third-party technology partners.
  • Strong knowledge of non-functional requirements, including resiliency, availability, performance, scalability, security, supportability, and observability.
  • Experience supporting program delivery, funding discussions, roadmap planning, and technology governance.
  • Ability to translate business objectives into clear architectural direction and actionable technology designs.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex technical topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence strategic design decisions and drive alignment across cross-functional teams.

Skills:
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Architecture
  • Result Orientation
  • Solution Design
  • Technical Strategy Development
  • Application Development
  • Collaboration
  • Data Management
  • DevOps Practices
  • Risk Management
  • Agile Practices
  • Automation
  • Influence
  • Solution Delivery Process
  • Test Engineering


Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week:
40

About Bank of America Corporation

Bank of America Merrill Lynch is the corporate and investment banking division of Bank of America. It provides services in mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt capital markets, lending, trading, risk management, research, and liquidity and payments management. It was formed through the combination of the corporate and investment banking activities of Bank of America and Merrill Lynch following the acquisition of the latter by the former in January 2009. Bank of America completed the acquisition of Merrill Lynch & Co on 1 January 2009. Bank of America began rebranding all of its corporate and investment banking activities under the Bank of America Merrill Lynch name in September 2009. In April 2010, Bank of America Merrill Lynch appointed Christian Meissner as head of investment banking for Europe, Middle East and Africa. In April 2011, Bank of America Merrill Lynch integrated its corporate and investment banking operations into a single division. In October 2013, Bank of America Merrill Lynch was recognised as the Most Innovative Investment Bank of the Year in The Banker's Investment Banking Awards.

Bank of America Corporation Careers

Join the dynamic team at Bank of America Corporation, a premier global financial institution where innovation, leadership, and growth go hand in hand. As one of the largest banks in the world, we offer unparalleled job opportunities and a culture that values diversity, inclusion, and professional growth. Work You’ll Do At Bank of America Corporation, you’ll be part of a team that’s dedicated to making a real difference. Whether you’re helping families buy their first home, advising businesses on expansion, or developing cutting-edge financial technologies, your work will have an impact. Our commitment to leadership in the financial industry has never been stronger, and we need passionate, skilled professionals to lead our journey. Explore a World of Opportunities From entry-level positions to leadership roles, Bank of America Corporation offers a variety of career paths in areas such as investment banking, technology, marketing, and risk management. Our job opportunities span the globe, providing the chance to work alongside the best in the industry and develop skills that will propel your career forward. Internship Programs Kickstart your career with Bank of America Corporation’s internship programs. These opportunities provide hands-on experience and a chance to engage in meaningful work that complements your academic studies. Interns gain invaluable networking opportunities, receive mentorship from seasoned professionals, and learn about the culture and operations of a global financial leader. Benefits and Growth Bank of America Corporation is committed to the well-being and continuous professional development of our team members. We offer a competitive benefits package that supports the health, financial stability, and work-life balance of our employees. Our training programs and development initiatives ensure that every team member has the opportunity to grow and advance within the company. Inclusive Culture We believe our strength lies in our diversity. Bank of America Corporation fosters an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. Through diversity training and a commitment to equal opportunities, we cultivate leadership and innovation that reflect the wide-ranging communities we serve. Join Our Team Are you ready to advance your career at a company that’s at the forefront of the financial industry? Explore the positions available at Bank of America Corporation and find where your skills and interests align with our needs. We are continuously hiring and looking for individuals who are curious, creative, and eager to drive change. Stay Connected Keep up to date with the latest from Bank of America Corporation Careers by subscribing to our job alert emails. Tailor your subscription to receive updates that match your career interests and get insider tips that can help you during your application and interview process. Bank of America Corporation is not just a company—it’s a place where you can shape your future and the future of finance. Join us and be part of a team that’s redefining what a bank can be.
Learn more about Bank of America Corporation
Size
208,000 employees
Market Cap
$260.3 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$17.8 billion
Founded
1998
5 Year Trend
-1.4%
NASDAQ
BAC
* Ladders Estimates

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