Solution Architect

What is the opportunity?

As a Solutions Architect you partner with IT, Operations and business stakeholders to lead development of the end to end technical solution architecture for high complexity and high risk IT initiatives (i.e. $1 million – $20 million). This position is primarily responsible for the creation of the solution approach, rationalization of the solution, presentation/communication of said solution, and guides the delivery teams on implementation.

What will you do?

Assess and analyze business strategy, business requirements, current state environment and technology choices to evaluate solution alternatives that meet business sponsor needs.

Define end to end technical solutions that takes into account the enterprise architecture strategies, current state environment and constraints. Analyze the viability of the solution to meet program timeline, budget and quality.

Acts as the lead technical authority on the program, and is responsible for planning all activities leading to the development of the overall solution architecture.

Works across multiple functional teams (data, security, infrastructure, development, etc.) to ensure that all aspects of the solution architecture are captured, defined and communicated

Effectively communicates and builds rapport with team members, stakeholders and interface groups using a variety of techniques and collaboration from initiation to closure.

Facilitates small to large group meetings for reviewing technical architecture, decision making and problem solving.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

Bachelor’s degree in a technical area of study (computer science, mathematics, engineering, etc.) or equivalent work experience in a solution architecture capacity.

Total IT experience of at least 10 years, out of which 5 years doing solution architecture on large projects.

Solid experience across a variety of technologies and design approaches (e.g. J2EE, .NET, cloud, mid-range, vendor packaged and/or hosted solutions, multi-technology platform applications, human/document workflow, SOA, data analytics, security, etc.)

Strong leadership skills and demonstrated experience with program/projects involving complex integration of disparate types of technologies/platforms and large cross functional technical teams

Exceptional communication skills required to visualize, depict, and convey complex concepts to a broadly diverse audience including technical and business audiences

Nice-to-have

Experience in the financial industry, particularly with securities brokerage, is desired and a consulting background is also preferred

Advanced degrees, IT industry involvement, or highly varied technical experience

Experience with designing and implementing cloud-based architectural solutions

Experience with mobile technology design/development, big data analytics, and/or designing transactional systems

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.

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Diversity & Inclusion: We embrace diversity for innovation and growth

Integrity: We hold ourselves to the highest standards to build trust

About RBC

Royal Bank of Canada is Canada’s largest bank, and one of the largest banks in the world, based on market capitalization. We are one of North America’s leading diversified financial services companies, and provide personal and commercial banking, wealth management, insurance, investor services and capital markets products and services on a global basis. We have over 80,000 full- and part-time employees who serve more than 16 million personal, business, public sector and institutional clients through offices in Canada, the U.S. and 37 other countries. For more information, please visit rbc.com .

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Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

RBC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the application process are available upon request.

JOB SUMMARY

City: Minneapolis

Address: 60 South 6th Street

Work Hours/Week: 40

Work Environment: Office

Employment Type: Regular – U.S.

Career Level: Experienced Hire/Professional

Pay Type: Salaried

Required Travel (%): 0-25

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

People Manager: No

Application Deadline: 2018-02-02

Req ID: 164102

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