Senior Principal Systems Architect

The Senior Principal Systems Architect job oversees the development of multiple types and categories of technical architecture and operating systems for running end user applications. While recommending operational strategies and plans with direct impact on results, this job develops and implements new products, processes, standards and operational plans that directly impact the organization. This job is a recognized subject matter master in information systems architecture.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Leads complex architecture requirements analysis to convert end user needs into technical solutions.
• Audits systems design and technology constraints in accordance with compliance requirements.
• Oversees development of key capabilities and performance requirements when developing system architectures
• Approves technical specifications and standards for layered and multidimensional models.
• Delivers solutions requiring integration of multiple platforms, operating systems and applications across the enterprise.
• Communicates the design of the technical architecture clearly to other leaders within the organization.
• Designs the development and implementation of the overall architecture, and helps define "blueprint" for technical architecture to support mission needs.

Educational Requirements

• University (Degree) Preferred

Work Experience

• 8+ Years Required; 10+ Years Preferred

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level

10IC

Required Skills:

• 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.

Preferred Skills:

• 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.

Base Pay Range: $142,600/yr. - $237,700/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 is the leading provider of financial services in the academic, research, medical, cultural and government fields. We offer a wide range of financial solutions, including investing, banking, advice and education, and retirement services.

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.

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