[Remote] Solutions Architect (Remote)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. First Citizens Bank is undergoing a significant digital transformation, aiming to modernize its customer service approach. They are seeking a strategic and technically skilled Solutions Architect to lead the design and integration of technology solutions for their Retail & Small Business Digital Banking platform, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities • Define and own solution architectures for key Retail Digital Banking initiatives, including mobile, online banking, and authentication platforms • Create high-quality architectural artifacts (diagrams, models, decision records) to support alignment and execution • Lead design reviews and provide architectural guidance throughout the development lifecycle • Collaborate with engineering teams to define integration strategies between internal systems and third-party platforms • Ensure robust middleware and API designs that support scalability, reuse, and flexibility • Support seamless vendor integration with banking platforms and services • Partner with business stakeholders to understand needs and translate them into viable technical solutions • Act as a trusted technology advisor to product owners, engineers, and leadership • Ensure all solutions comply with enterprise architecture standards, security policies, and regulatory requirements • Lead or contribute to technical and security reviews • Guide and mentor development teams on technical patterns, best practices, and architecture standards • Support cross-functional alignment and coordination across delivery teams • Evaluate and recommend tooling to support architecture governance, monitoring, and automation • Contribute to the evolution of the architecture practice and delivery methodologies Skills • Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of experience in Software application development • OR • High School Diploma or GED and 12 years of experience in Software application development • Minimum 3-5 years' experience with at least one major programming language (e.g. Java, Python, Go, etc.) • Minimum 3-5 years working with agile teams • Minimum 3-5 years experience working with front-end programming languages (e.g. REACT, node.js, etc.) • Prior experience working with program and project delivery teams • 3-5 years of Domain Driven Design experience • Demonstrated ability with making architectural decisions that stick • Architecture certifications in AWS or Azure • Experience with developing microservices • Experience with managing containerized workloads • Experience in retail digital banking or fintech strongly preferred • Strong understanding of API design, middleware platforms, and microservices • Experience with third-party vendor integration and orchestration • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and modern DevOps practices • Working knowledge of security, data privacy, and compliance in the financial services domain • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills • Ability to produce and communicate technical artifacts clearly and effectively Company Overview • First Citizens Bank provides banking services, essential business and professional services, wealth management capabilities, and more. It was founded in 1898, and is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship • First Citizens Bank has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 126 in 2025, 115 in 2024, 249 in 2023, 53 in 2022, 12 in 2021, 9 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job