About the role
The Lead Solution Architect will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of end-to-end architectural solutions for specific domains within the Finance Technology transformation program. This role will translate strategic architectural direction into detailed designs, guide development teams, and ensure technical solutions meet functional and non-functional requirements. The Lead Solution Architect will report to the Principal Solution Architect and may lead a small team of Senior Solution Architects.
Key Responsibilities
Architectural Design & Leadership
- End-to-End Solution Design: Lead the design of comprehensive architectural solutions for assigned areas of the Finance Technology transformation, such as accounting engines migration, specific data pipelines (Front Office to BA AR, Ledger Balances to downstream), or reconciliation frameworks.
- Technical Blueprint Creation: Develop detailed architectural blueprints, including system integration patterns (e.g., APIs, ETL via ADTS, Pub/Sub), data models, security frameworks (e.g., layered security model, TLS 1.2 encryption), and infrastructure considerations (e.g., FastConnect).
- Oracle SaaS Implementation: Apply in-depth knowledge of Oracle SaaS modules (e.g., GL, AFCS, ARCS, FCCS) to design optimal configurations and ensure effective integration within the broader architecture.
- Legacy System Integration: Design strategies for integrating with and ultimately deprecating legacy systems, ensuring minimal impact to upstream and downstream applications during the migration phases.
Team & Project Guidance
- Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of Senior Solution Architects and collaborate closely with engineering leads, product managers, and other architects to ensure architectural alignment and successful project delivery.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with various stakeholder groups to gather requirements, resolve technical impediments, and communicate architectural decisions effectively.
- Architectural Documentation: Ensure the creation and maintenance of high-quality architectural documentation, including design specifications, decision logs, and best practice guides.
Quality Assurance & Governance
- Architectural Review: Participate in and lead architectural reviews, providing expert feedback on design decisions and ensuring adherence to established architectural principles and standards.
- Risk Identification: Identify potential architectural risks and challenges within their domain and propose effective mitigation strategies.
- Performance & Scalability: Design solutions with a focus on performance, scalability, and resilience, particularly for high-volume financial data processing.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years relevant experience
- Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
- Management and prioritization skills
- Ability to develop working relationships
- Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
- Self-starter with ability to take the initiative and master new tasks quickly
- Methodical, attention to detail
Education:
- Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience, potentially Masters degree
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
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Job Family Group:
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Primary Location:
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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$176,720.00 - $265,080.00
In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
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