Solutions Architect

SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

The solution architect will drive the design and implementation of Commercial Lending transformation. Collaborates with vendors and outside partners as well as with various vertical and horizontal teams across the bank and its subsidiaries. Interacts with business users and business stakeholders to understand business context and business requirements; Adopts proven agile practices to deliver on time and within budget. Incorporates security best practices into software. Strives for secure coding culture throughout the SDLC. Participates in POCs; Suggests coding best practices, Reviews design and code and mentors junior developers. Strives to meet compliance requirements

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Participate in RFIs/RFPs for software and technology evaluations
• Participate in the design and development of cross-functional, multi-platform application systems.
• Participate in POCs to evaluate technologies, patterns, vendor solutions, products etc.
• Work with direct team members explaining the technical and functional needs of business
• Collaborate with multiple enterprise-wide distributed teams to deliver new capabilities
• Look for opportunities to simplify code, existing or new architectures and vendor dependencies
• Recommend rationalization opportunities throughout the portfolio of applications and systems
• Design and develop APIs for Omni-channel, experience, process and system APIs
• Prepare design, development and architecture specifications based on NFRs
• Develop conceptual and physical solution design artifacts
• Prepare and deliver artifacts supporting the SDLC
• Analyze and develop data models, logical database designs and data definitions
• Comply with architectural standards and established methodologies and practices. Ensure solution architecture is in line with enterprise conceptual architecture
• Evaluates application software packages and makes recommendations to management.
• Participates with other colleagues in new product reviews, tests, and pilots

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Minimum of 6+ years of software development experience including UI as well as middle tier and backend
• Minimum of 4 years of solution architecture

Additional Qualifications

• Experience in Commercial Lending domain and leading large scale Bank transformation initiatives
• Experience with CRM systems like Salesforce
• Experience with Loan Origination Systems like nCino
• Experience with Servicing platforms like ACBS and AFS.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with databases and data modeling / design (SQL and NoSQL plus)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience incorporating security into the application architecture
• Large application design and implementation experience including architecture and design of modern web, mobile, and integration (cloud/on-premises) platforms
• Experience with Agile development methodology including Scrum, XP, FDD, TDD, and SAFe.
• Enterprise experience with API management toolsets, DevOps, server infrastructure, network infrastructure, caching methodologies, information security, and database technologies
• Ability to document solution designs using a variety of approaches (e.g. using UML)
• Experience with DDD, TDD and BDD
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and evaluate for fitness into a specific business context through POCs and other evaluations
• Experience with reviewing code and suggesting any re-factorings for performance, quality and maintainability and other attributes
• Experienced in designing APIs, scale and secure them. Ability to integrate with internal and external systems and secure those integrations
• Experience with following technologies: C#/.Net, Java, Python, JavaScript, Angular/REACT, CSS,HTMLSQL, AKS, Azure DevOps, NoSQL, Azure, AWS, Serverless OAuth, SAML, APIM

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Compensation

Starting base salary: $111,408 - $189,738 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions.

Benefits and Perks

At City National, we strive to be the best at whatever we do, including the benefits and perks we offer our colleagues including:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including Medical, Dental and Vision plans, available the first of the month following start date
• Generous 401(k) company matching contribution
• Career Development through Tuition Reimbursement and other internal upskilling and training resources
• Valued Time Away benefits including vacation, sick and volunteer time
• Specialized health and family planning benefits including fertility benefits, and cancer, diabetes and musculoskeletal support programs
• Career Mobility support from a dedicated recruitment team
• Colleague Resource Groups to support networking and community engagement

Get a more detailed look at our Benefits and Perks .

ABOUT US

Since day one we've always gone further than the competition to help our clients, colleagues and communities flourish. City National Bank was founded in 1954 by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and that legacy of integrity, community and unparalleled client relationships continues today. City National is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, one of North America’s leading diversified financial services companies. To learn more about City National and our dynamic company culture, visit us at About Us .

INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

City National Bank fosters an inclusive environment where all forms of diversity are valued and leveraged to make us a better company and employer. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other basis protected by law.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
*Represents basic qualifications for the position. To be considered for this position, you must at least meet the required qualifications. careers.cnb.com accepts applications on an ongoing basis, until filled.

Unless otherwise indicated as fully remote, reporting into a designated City National location is an essential function of the job.

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