Our challengeThe Solution Architect will lead the architecture, design, and implementation of a strategic Home Lending Data Modernization Program focused on establishing a scalable cloud-based data ecosystem supporting FR Y-14M regulatory reporting, enterprise analytics, and self-service data consumption. This role is responsible for defining the target-state architecture, foundational Home Lending data model, cloud migration strategy, integration architecture, and governance framework while ensuring successful migration from legacy and non-strategic platforms. The Solution Architect will partner closely with Business, Regulatory Reporting, Data Engineering, Data Governance, Controls, Testing, and Product teams to deliver a modern Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and BigQuery-based ecosystem that improves data quality, reduces operational complexity, automates controls, and enhances regulatory data traceability.
Additional Information*
The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Charlotte, NC is $120k - $125k/year & benefits (see below).
The RoleResponsibilities:- Architecture Strategy & Solution Design
- Define and own end-to-end solution architecture for the Home Lending data ecosystem.
- Establish target-state cloud architecture supporting FR Y-14M reporting requirements.
- Design scalable and resilient GCP-based data platforms supporting regulatory, operational, and analytical workloads.
- Develop architectural roadmaps supporting modernization and legacy retirement initiatives.
- Define enterprise architecture standards, patterns, and guidelines.
- Lead architecture governance reviews and design approvals.
Requirements:- 12+ years of Data, Integration, or Solution Architecture experience.
- 7+ years architecting large-scale enterprise data platforms.
- Experience leading cloud modernization programs.
- Experience within large Banking or Financial Services organizations.
- Experience supporting FR Y-14M reporting environments.
- Strong Home Lending and Mortgage domain experience.
- Cloud Platforms
- Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- BigQuery
- Cloud Storage
- Pub/Sub
- Dataflow
- Dataproc
- Cloud Composer
- Data Engineering
- Python
- PySpark
- SQL
- Spark
- Data Warehousing
- Data Lake Architecture
- ETL/ELT Modernization
We offer:- A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
- A multinational organization with 58 offices in 22 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
- 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
- Maternity & paternity leave plans.
- A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
- Retirement savings plans.
- A higher education certification policy.
- Commuter benefits (varies by region).
- Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
- On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
- Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
- Cutting edge projects at the world's leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
- A flat and approachable organization.
- A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.
