Bank of America Corporation

Architect - GenAI

Bank of America Corporation • $150K — $180K *
Charlotte, NC 28269In-Person
Finance & Insurance
11 - 15 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of technology solution development experience, with 10+ years in architecture roles.
  • Strong expertise in traditional AI/ML and Generative AI.
  • Proficient in API management, security, and data architecture.
  • Ability to design for large-scale, complex problems ensuring performance and scalability.
  • Experience with agile methodologies and SDLC best practices.
  • Excellent collaboration skills translating strategy into practical solutions.
  • Recognized thought leader in architecture, promoting diverse perspectives.

Responsibilities

  • Consult with business to identify and address technology challenges.
  • Plan and prioritize technology backlog with product management.
  • Conduct design and code reviews to meet non-functional requirements.
  • Lead high-level architecture shaping and adapt it to business needs.
  • Educate team members on innovative technology practices and standards.
  • Clarify architecture for development teams to facilitate implementation.
  • Support technology stack selection for solutions and evaluate products.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement savings plan with employer matching.
  • Generous paid time off policy including holidays.
  • Professional development opportunities and continued education support.
  • Flexible work arrangements promoting work-life balance.
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 job is responsible for developing and delivering complex requirements to accomplish business goals. Key responsibilities of the job include ensuring that software is developed to meet functional, non-functional and compliance requirements, coding solutions, unit testing, and ensuring the solution can be integrated successfully into the overall application/system with clear, robust, and well-tested interfaces. Job expectations include an awareness of development and testing practices in the industry.

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
  • Works across the business, operations and technology to create the solution intent and architectural vision for complex solutions and prioritize functional and non-functional requirements into a technology backlog to enable the technology roadmap and functionality to support evolving capabilities and services
  • Contributes to the creation of the architecture roadmap of defined domains (Business, Application, Data, and Technology) in support of the product roadmap and the development of best practices including standardized templates
  • Clarifies the architecture, assists with system design to support implementation, and provides solution options to resolve any architectural impediments
  • Facilitates solution driven discussions, leads the design of complex architectures, and finds creative solutions through knowledge of domain, practical experiments, and proof of concepts while ensuring architecture is flexible, modular, and adaptable
  • Educates team members on the technology practices, standardization strategies, and best practices to create innovative solutions
  • Supports the team as needed to select the technology stack required for solutions and helps select preferred technology products
  • Performs design and code reviews to ensure all non-functional requirements are sufficiently met
  • Provide strategic architectural direction and support across GOTSSCDP domains


Required Qualifications:
  • 15+ years of experience in developing technology solutions, including 10+ years in architecture roles.
  • Strong expertise in both traditional AI/ML and Generative AI.
  • Proficient in API management, API security, events and data/insights architecture.
  • Proven ability to design and deliver solutions for large-scale, complex business problems, ensuring high resiliency, scalability, performance, and concurrency.
  • Strong capability in evaluating emerging technologies, presenting clear comparisons, trade-offs, and target use cases.
  • Well-versed in agile and hyper-agile methodologies, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), and enterprise architectures.
  • Effective collaborator across business and technology teams, translating strategy into practical, scalable solutions.
  • Recognized thought leader, demonstrating openness, inclusiveness, and the ability to incorporate diverse perspectives.
  • Experienced in leading discussions and driving alignment in matrixed organizations, with a focus on team and organizational success.
  • Strong presence in enterprise architecture forums, effectively representing architecture viewpoints and driving decisions.
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to influence across LOBs and technology leadership.


Desired Qualifications:
  • Experience across Global Banking domains, including data analytics, reporting, and insights, as well as traditional AI/ML and Generative AI.
  • Experience with cloud-native architectures and container-based platforms.
  • Hands-on software design and development experience using modern programming languages.
  • Knowledge of Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) and container automation practices.
  • Strong capability in architecture evaluation and decision-making, leveraging Alternative Architecture Analysis (AAA), proofs of concept (POCs), vendor evaluations, and other structured methods.
  • Experience working in Agile SDLC environments, with a focus on iterative delivery and continuous improvement.
  • Self-driven and innovative mindset, with a focus on delivering high-quality, measurable outcomes.
  • Ability to navigate and lead through challenging situations, consistently turning them into positive outcomes


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


Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.

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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