IT Architect

Architect

The Architect job focuses on architecting multiple types/categories of technical and operating systems for running end user applications. Working under limited supervision, this job develops the architectural guidelines, specifications, and technical standards related to current and future end user requests.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Performs architecture requirements analysis to convert end user needs into technical solutions.
• Harmonizes systems design and technology constraints in accordance with compliance requirements.
• Follows key capabilities and performance requirements when developing system architectures.
• Creates models and architectural guidelines for current and future system development.
• Develops definitions for system element architecture, design and interface for lower level professionals to follow.
• Communicates the design of the software architecture to all stakeholders.
• Assists in complex data modeling and advanced project development.

Qualifications

• 3 Years Required; 5 Years Preferred

• University (Degree), Preferred

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Preferred Education

• University (Degree)

Career Level

7IC

Required Skill:

• Demonstrated experience as the software architect on many large projects
• Demonstrated experience with Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Microservices
• Demonstrated experience building, documenting and presenting conceptual, logical and physical architectural models
• Advanced knowledge of OOD, design patterns, software architecture, systems integration concepts and frameworks
• Advanced level experience designing and securing high-transactional, fault-tolerant web applications and web services
• Advanced level programming experience in Java (Spring) and/or C# (.NET Core) or similar programming language
• Has broad knowledge of current industry trends and developments and is considered a thought leader
• Ability to quickly learn new vendor platforms and services for integration into existing systems and processes
• Knowledge of networking, computing platform, storage, database, security, middleware, network and systems management, and related infrastructure technologies and practices

Preferred Skills:

• Experience designing and implementing workflow, business rules, API, and messaging platforms
• Experience designing and implementing application and service workloads in public cloud platforms
• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Working knowledge of single page application development using Angular and TypeScript
• Working knowledge of tools and DevOps processes in support of source control (Git), continuous integration (Jenkins), automated testing, and continuous deployment
• Working knowledge of building and deploying containerized web applications/services using technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift
• Experience in the financial services industry
• Relevant Software Development and Architecture Certifications
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills to technical and non-technical audiences of various levels in the organization (e.g., executive, management, individual contributors)

Base Pay Range: $94,400/yr. - $157,400/yr.

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).

Company Overview

TIAA Bank, a division of TIAA, FSB, provides nationwide banking services to consumer and commercial clients through a variety of channels, including online and mobile applications, as well as its Florida-based financial centers.

TIAA has entered into a definitive agreement to sell TIAA Bank to new investors with extensive experience in financial services, as part of the company's strategy to refocus on its core retirement business and Nuveen, the company's asset manager. When the transaction is complete, in 2023, TIAA will retain a non-controlling stake in the bank, demonstrating the company's confidence in the bank's future success.

Benefits and Total Rewards

The organization is committed to making financial well-being possible for its clients, and is equally committed to the well-being of our associates. That's why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to make a positive difference in the lives of our associates and their loved ones. Our benefits include a superior retirement program and highly competitive health, wellness and work life offerings that can help you achieve and maintain your best possible physical, emotional and financial well-being. To learn more about your benefits, please review our Benefits Summary.

Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

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