Bank of America Corporation

Senior Architect Cloud & SaaS

Bank of America Corporation$120K — $150K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in IT, with 7+ years in architecture or senior engineering roles
  • 5+ years of cloud architecture experience in a major public cloud platform
  • Experience designing resilient systems for mission-critical workloads
  • Proven background in regulated environments like finance or healthcare
  • Experience in SaaS platform integration and lifecycle management
  • Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform
  • Expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM) and secure design patterns

Responsibilities

  • Define architectural vision to align with business strategic outcomes
  • Create and prioritize technology backlog for evolving services
  • Contribute to the architecture roadmap for diverse domains
  • Clarify architecture and assist with system design to overcome impediments
  • Lead design discussions and develop flexible, modular architectures
  • Educate teams on best practices and technology standards
  • Define secure design patterns for cloud and SaaS environments

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs
  • Flexible working hours and remote work opportunities
  • Professional development and mentorship programs
  • Opportunities for career advancement and progression
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and tools
Full Job Description
Job Description:

This job is responsible for defining an architectural vision and solution that supports the strategic outcomes of the Business' Products and Services. Key responsibilities include defining the target operating environment, designing for client resiliency, assisting with solution design, and defining non-functional requirements. Job expectations include working with stakeholders and service providers aligned to the Business' strategic objectives, evaluating the impact of strategic design decisions, and contributing to the architecture roadmap.

Position Summary:

This role leads the network security architecture for cloud platforms and SaaS consumption, ensuring that enterprise workloads can adopt modern delivery models without compromising on security, user experience or operational integrity

Responsibilities:
  • 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
  • The Senior Architect - Cloud & SaaS defines secure design patterns and reference architectures across Public and Private Hybrid environments and multi-tenant SaaS services.
  • The role drives zero trust aligned access architectures and ensure cloud services are consumed securely, efficiently, and consistently.
  • Standardize architectures for secure cloud and SaaS enablement, security patterns for access, identity, workload protection, and cloud native controls.
  • Design authority across programs including application migration, platform modernization and SaaS onboarding. Reusable frameworks for policy enforcement, observability, and risk management
  • Partners with global information security, cloud engineering, application teams and product stakeholders to align designs with strategy.
  • Provides thought leadership, influences product direction, and ensures adoption of approved patterns.
  • Acts as mentor to engineering and security teams, embedding "secure by design" principles across delivery


Required Qualifications:
  • 10+ years of progressive IT experience, with 7+ years in architecture or senior engineering roles designing enterprise-scale systems
  • 5+ years of hands-on cloud architecture experience in at least one major public cloud platform (AWS, Azure, and/or GCP)
  • Demonstrated experience designing large-scale, highly available, secure, and resilient platforms supporting mission-critical workloads
  • Proven experience working in regulated environments (financial services, banking, insurance, healthcare, or similar)
  • Track record of influencing architecture decisions across multiple lines of business or platforms
  • SaaS platform integration, including vendor evaluation, onboarding, and lifecycle management
  • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation)
  • Container platforms and orchestration (Kubernetes, OpenShift, ECS/AKS/GKE)
  • Cloud networking (VPC/VNet design, segmentation, routing, private connectivity)
  • Experience defining reference architectures, design patterns, and guardrails for cloud and SaaS consumption
  • Must have hands on experience Identity and Access Management (IAM, RBAC, federation, SSO)
  • Proven ability to act as a technical authority and advisor for senior engineering leaders and executives


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
Net Income
$17.8 billion
Founded
1998
5 Year Trend
-1.4%
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