Senior Solution Architect
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Job Description
WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?
RBC Wealth Management (RBCWM) technology group is looking for an experienced Senior Solution Architect. In this role, you will be architecting & providing solutions for IT & Business initiatives for RBC in support of all Wealth Management business. In addition, you will demonstrate a high degree of collaboration with business, strategy, operations, architecture, and delivery teams in the areas of emerging technologies including Cloud computing, digital experiences, events, microservices, APIs and batch process. The Architect will develop Architecture Blue Print, Application Roadmaps and provide technical leadership to key strategic and transformative programs for Wealth Management business. This person will be responsible for integrating RBC architecture guidance, Consistency, Integrity, Safety and Soundness, Technology Currency and reuse approaches into the Wealth Management (WM) strategic platform architectures, programs and projects.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
Develop and Socialize end-to-end solution for complex regulatory and business initiatives based on strong collaboration with business and technology leaders with alignment to enterprise architecture, technology standards and industry best practices.
Influence in decision making and facilitate teams with multiple stakeholders at all levels in the organization
Work with technical teams and business partners/specialists across RBC application groups and 3rd parties to understand the current state and identify constraints in defining the target/future state architecture for applications & related interfaces.
Establish and maintain effective partnerships and relationships with WM/Enterprise architecture areas, Application Development, RBC business groups, Global Technology Infrastructure and others (Data Architecture, Security Architecture).
Collaborate with business and technology partners to translate features and requirements to technical design and act as the lead technical authority on the program or project.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and aggressive deliverables and take a leadership role in moving initiatives forward and removing obstacles.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?
MUST HAVE:
Bachelor's degree in a technical area of study (computer science, mathematics, engineering, etc.) or other BS/BA degree with a concentration in computer science or information systems or equivalent.
Total IT experience of at least 15 years out of which 7+ years doing Application or Solutions Architectures on large projects with proven experience at leading architecture of a large program
Advanced knowledge on Web application architecture patterns, security patterns including OAuth, SSO, SAML, etc.
Advanced knowledge on different architecture/design techniques (e.g. SOA/Microservices, REST/SOAP, Cloud Native applications, Event-Driven Architecture, Orchestration/Choreography, Data Pipelines), modern and legacy technology platforms (e.g. Kafka, Websphere MQ/IIB, Openshift, RBDMS, NoSQL, etc.)
Solid experience in designing resilient enterprise applications using On Premises and Cloud computing platforms.
Demonstrated ability in written and oral communication skills along with strong presentation skills. Ability to communicate and discuss complex topics with technical and non-technical audiences
Demonstrated leadership skills, with an ability to manage large cross-functional technical teams and ability to define, influence and impact the technical direction.
NICE-TO-HAVE:
Strong knowledge of financial applications as well as host-based systems
Experience in modernization of core applications
Industry product development and/ involvement
Experience with designing and implementing Azure/AWS/GCP cloud-based architectural solutions and cloud data platform technologies
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
A world-class training program in financial services
Flexible work/life balance options
Opportunities to do challenging work
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You belong here! Join our dynamic team in RBC Wealth Management Technology & Solutions (WMTS). We embrace a positive, supportive, and inclusive culture where you will feel empowered to bring your authentic self to work. We celebrate and encourage creativity and diverse thought to drive innovation and growth. Come build, learn, and grow with us!
Job Skills
Applications Architecture, Architectural Modeling, Architecture Design Patterns, Critical Thinking, Enterprise IT Architecture, Information Technology Consulting, Multi-Level Communication, Platform Architecture, Software Product Design, Solution Architecture, System Applications, Target Architecture, Transitional ArchitectureAdditional Job Details
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