Architect

Job Description:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.
Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.
We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.
At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

Position Summary:

The team is looking for a lead architect for critical HPS/MBSS 2026 initiatives including Active/Active Cloud, Gateway Modernization in support of new business. Role details: E2E Architecture, strong technical knowledge of infrastructure (On prem and AWS cloud), networking security, application security, security of data (in transit and at rest), Active/Active solution, strong communication skills. Good technical knowledge of AWS, Azure Cloud

Responsibilities:

Need lead architect for critical HPS/MBSS 2026 initiatives including Active/Active Cloud, Gateway Modernization in support of new business. Role details: E2E Architecture, strong technical knowledge of infrastructure (On prem and AWS cloud), networking security, application security, security of data (in transit and at rest), Active/Active solution, strong communication skills. Good technical knowledge of AWS, Azure Cloud

Required Qualifications:

5+ years financial services industry experience

3+ years of experience in integration services programming and Architecture

2+ years proven experience in delivery innovated and newer trends in payments / financial networks - specific examples required

Knowledge of Payments data/object/service models. Knowledge of HSMs and security models

Knowledge of network integration with 3rd party networks including ACH, RTP and Card Networks

Effective Communication skills

Demonstrated ability to document processes and platform architecture into sustainable documents

Plan, develop, organize, build and test service and API integration services

Research, develop and document technical design specifications and test scripts

Maintain a comprehensive library of technical terminology and documentation

Strong use of visuals skills, ability to convene points with graphics and illustrations

Ability to simplify complex information

Strong attention to detail

Desired Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent working experience

Strong hands-on experience with cloud technologies - with a focus on AWS

4+ years financial services industry experience 

2+ years Digital payment implementation experience 

2+ years Proven experience in delivery innovated and newer trends in payments / financial networks 

Ability to write in explanatory and procedural styles for multiple audiences 

Ability to simplify complex information 

Familiarity with financial services and payments and payment processing - Working in large organizations and understanding of the culture these large organizations bring

Skills:

• Analytical Thinking
• Architecture
• Result Orientation
• Solution Design
• Technical Strategy Development
• Application Development
• Collaboration
• Data Management
• DevOps Practices
• Risk Management
• Agile Practices
• Automation
• Influence
• Solution Delivery Process
• Test Engineering

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