Job Description

Description

Distinguished Software Architect

Looking for a software leader that can drive groundbreaking integration support across multiple technological and/or business platforms with strong focus on application architecture, microservices and design patterns. You will lead a team of architects and work alongside senior management, software engineers and technologists to ensure the strategic alignment of technological solutions and business objectives. You will provide architectural mentorship and oversight across a portfolio of Company Platforms.

The Distinguished Architect will be responsible for:

* As a leader, you offer mentorship, thought leadership and ensuring accurate prioritization in order to deliver top-quality solutions. Develop architectural strategy across assigned Company Platforms, ensuring enterprise-level consistency and alignment.
* Establish and communicate strategy to executive staff, industry partners and customers; uses recognized technical and business expertise to influence, guide, and craft business strategy and decision-making at the highest interpersonal levels.
* Provide consultation, design input, technical direction and feedback for consistent Company Platform architectural approaches across portfolio Principal Architects and senior engineering leadership.
* Drive and develop product and solution strategies that advise product requirements and investment decisions for Company Platforms across the organization, weaving the enterprise technology vision into the planning and investment processes.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

* Bachelors degree in computer science, computer engineering or a related field
* 15+ years of working experience in web-development or solutions architecture, with a proven track record of developing consumer-facing and internal solutions
* Experience implementing large-scale technological enhancements and/or pivots, including pilot implementation and analysis
* Excellent understanding of Dev0ps; chef and puppet technique
* Understanding of multiple programming languages, including at least one front end framework (Angular/React/Vue), such as Python, Java, JavaScript, Ruby, Golang, C, C++, C, VB.NET etc.
* Understanding and experience with multiple data management tools and products SQL/NoSQL, On prem/Cloud, Operational/Analytical
* Experience working with IT infrastructure and cloud development virtualization, private clouds, public clouds (Azure, AWS, GCP)
* Deep understanding and hands on experience with DevSecOps CICD, creating and maintaining secure code and application.
* Experience with at least one Enterprise Architecture framework and related concepts ex. TOGAF, etc.
* Experience executing from concept to operationalizing tools, platforms and/or products.
* Experience coaching and mentoring junior technologists.
* Experience and comfort working with different levels of colleagues in a matrixed organization.
* Preferred Qualifications:
* Masters degree in computer science, engineering, math or related subject areas
* 5+ years of working experience in the financial services industry
* UI/UX experience, including relevant web/application branding techniques
* Comfortable/experience navigating large corporate structure
* Executive speaking and presentation skills- Formal presentations, white-boarding, large and small group presentations

Hours and Work Schedule

Hours per Week: 40

Work Schedule: M - F

Why work with us

* Best of both worlds: We offer the feel of a startup with a 150+ year history
* Tons of time off: Enjoy up to 27 days of paid time off (+10 holidays) that you're actually encouraged to take
* Easy commute: Access our state-of-the-art suburban facilities with athletic fields and free parking
* Casual Friday every day: We support flexible work arrangements and flexible work attire
* Dedication to community: We put support our communities by frequently volunteering and giving back

Benefits

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity/paternity leave, flexible work arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs and more.

Awards we've received

* Forbes World's Best Banks (2020)
* Forbes Best Employers for Diversity (2020)
* Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality 100% Corporate Equality Index (2020)
* Military Friendly Employer (2020)
* Dave Thomas Foundation Best Adoption-friendly Workplace (2020)
* Diversity, Inc. Top 25 companies for diversity (2019)

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of Citizens to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy/childbirth, colleague or a dependents reproductive health decision making, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or perceived disability, genetic information, genetic characteristic, citizenship, veteran or military status, marital or domestic partner status, family status/parenthood, victim of domestic violence, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws.

Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veteran

Citizens is a brand name of Citizens Bank, N.A. and each of its respective affiliates.

Why Work for Us

At Citizens, you'll find a customer-centric culture built around helping our customers and giving back to our local communities. When you join our team, you are part of a supportive and collaborative workforce, with access to training and tools to accelerate your potential and maximize your career growth.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of Citizens to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy/childbirth, colleague or a dependents reproductive health decision making, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or perceived disability, genetic information, genetic characteristic, citizenship, veteran or military status, marital or domestic partner status, family status/parenthood, victim of domestic violence, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws.

Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veteran