We are seeking a Solution Architect, specialized in the Investment services vertical, with diverse technology and business experience and a proven background of hands-on Architecture and Engineering. The Solution Architect will partner with key Finance and Investment teams to collaboratively engage, model and drive solutions across the organization from intake to delivery.
Requirements
- Define and lead strategic technology initiatives for Financial Services and Investment teams
- Work closely with Investment teams to connect strategic goals to business outcomes through practical and fit-for-purpose architectures and solutions
- Ensure that the solution architectures delivered by projects are fit for purpose and adhere to sound IT practices and to UPP principles and standards
- Design and lead implementation of enterprise solutions for UPP Investment teams
- Design and integrate cloud-centric architectures
- Enable business insights via analytics utilizing robust and scalable cloud platforms (SaaS & PaaS focus)
- Provide innovative approaches and new solutions that are cloud based, secure and right-sized for the organization
- Perform review of technologies through a consistent solution review process for assessing, integrating, and implementing vendor solutions for functional and non-functional requirements
- Perform periodic security controls and compliance reviews of vendors and applications including SOC2 Type II, ISO 27001, NIST 800-53 and CAIQ reports
- Lead solution delivery teams and vendors with overall design direction, advisory and governance practices to minimize complexity and enable effective delivery of business outcome
- Define and manage technology guidelines and practices to accelerate decision making and deliver quality solutions
- Research and understand industry trends and their applicability to support architectural plans and strategies for the enterprise
- Effectively communicate technical decision-making processes and solution designs to various audiences
- Contribute to UPP’s reputation as a respectful employer, partner, and participant in the financial sector
Benefits
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Flexible hybrid work model
- Paid time off – vacations, personal days and wellness days
- Work remotely up to eight weeks/year
- Comprehensive group benefits including medical, dental, vision, etc.
- Extended paramedical and mental health service coverage
- Health care and lifestyle spending accounts
- Fertility treatments, paid parental leave, and gender affirmation coverage
- Education Assistance program
