Sallie Mae

Senior Solution Architect II

Sallie Mae • $108K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years experience in software or systems architecture and engineering
  • Strong knowledge of architecture frameworks like TOGAF
  • Proven ability to lead architecture for medium to large projects
  • Excellent communication and leadership abilities
  • Proficient in cloud computing, microservices, and enterprise software

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and implementation of scalable architecture solutions
  • Develop and enforce architecture standards and best practices
  • Conduct architecture reviews and risk assessments
  • Support project teams throughout the development lifecycle
  • Document architecture artifacts and technical specifications

Benefits

  • Competitive base salaries
  • Generous PTO, Floating Holidays, and 12 observed Federal Holidays
  • 401k with employer match for financial well-being
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
  • Flexible hybrid working arrangements
  • Career development and tuition reimbursement programs
  • Access to fitness centers and wellness programs
Full Job Description

What You'll Contribute

The Senior Architect II will be responsible for designing and implementing complex architecture initiatives that support business strategies and technology goals.

What You'll Do

  • Lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and maintainable architecture solutions for complex projects.

  • Develop and enforce architecture standards, guidelines, and best practices to ensure consistency and quality.

  • Conduct architecture reviews, assess risks, and provide recommendations for improvements.

  • Support project teams throughout the development lifecycle, ensuring architectural alignment.

  • Document architecture artifacts, decisions, and technical specifications clearly and comprehensively.

The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job; it is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in this role.

What You Have

Minimum education, skills and experience required.

  • Strong proficiency with architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF), design patterns, and system integration.

  • Experience with specific technologies/platforms relevant to the role, e.g., cloud computing, microservices, enterprise software.

  • Proven ability to lead architecture for medium to large-scale projects.

  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Preferred education, skills, and experience.

  • 7+ years of experience in software or systems architecture and engineering.

  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Architecture, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

  • Experience with Financial Services, Lending and Credit domain

Feeling your best helps you do your best:Our benefits take care of the whole you1 so you can build your work around your life (not the other way around!).
  • Competitive base salaries

  • Bonus incentives

  • Generous PTO, Floating Holidays and 12 Federal Holidays observed

  • Support for financial-well-being and retirement401k with employer match

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and more

  • Employer paid short-term/long-term disability and basic life insurance

  • Flexible hybrid working arrangements.

  • Paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement programs

  • Free access to on-site staffed fitness centers (in Delaware) and gym subsidy (for locations outside Delaware)

  • Confidential counseling support (EAP), Health Advocacy services and Wellness program with financial incentives

  • Tuition Reimbursement and Family Scholarship Programs

  • Career development and training opportunities

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About Sallie Mae

Sallie Mae is a publicly traded U.S. corporation that provides consumer banking. Its nature has changed dramatically since it was set up in 1973. At first, it was a government entity that serviced federal education loans. It then became private and started offering private student loans, although at one point it had a contract to service federal loans. The company's primary business is originating, servicing, and collecting private education loans. The company also provides college savings tools such as its Upromise rewards program. It is headquartered in Newark, Delaware.
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