Manager, Solution Architecture (Google Cloud Platform, AWS) – Capital One

Manager, Solution Architecture (Google Cloud Platform, AWS)

We are actively seeking a talented Solution Architect to work in our architecture team tackling complex problems in support of  associate experience applications. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to integrate into a dynamic environment are essential to succeeding in this role. Candidates must be able to effectively communicate and influence partners horizontally.

This role will support the technical design and implementation of cross-functional, multi-platform application systems with a focus on delivering efficient, reliable, resilient, scalable, and high performing solutions. The role is accountable for partnering with various teams in identifying options, driving reviews and detailed analysis, developing solutions and providing technical direction.

General Responsibilities:

• Develop a thorough understanding of our business products and domains
• Demonstrate and translate business needs into technical solutions
• Partner with appropriate domains to intake & triage new Intents
• Collaborate heavily across Product, Architecture, and Engineering to refine intent and drive solution consensus
• Communicate and collaborate with technical, project, and business resources verbally and through written documentation.
• Provide high-quality system solutions that focus on reuse, scalability, resilience and performance
• Identify technical obstacles early and work closely with teams to find creative solutions
• Educate team members on capabilities and constraints of technology platforms and trade-offs
• Ensure all architecture decisions, risks, dependencies and downstream impacts are properly documented, communicated and understood.
• Support the health of production systems by building quality into the discovery, planning, and analysis phases of delivery
• Recognize automation opportunities and design and implement data quality strategies
• Implements standard architectural patterns and solutions to increase design and implementation efficiency

Basic  Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or military experience
• At least 6 years of experience with systems analysis and design
• At least 6 years of experience as an application or solution architect
• At least 4 years experience in cloud technology (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• At least 4 years experience with an Agile environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree
• 7+ years with TOGAF, C4, or similar architecture frameworks
• Familiarity with lean principles
• Experience engaging, influencing, and driving initiatives by partnering with technology executives
• Experience mentoring engineers or architects
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to a variety of audiences

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

Atlanta, GA: $175,800 – $200,700 for Manager, Solution ArchitectureChicago, IL: $175,800 – $200,700 for Manager, Solution ArchitectureMcLean, VA: $193,400 – $220,700 for Manager, Solution ArchitectureNew York, NY: $211,000 – $240,800 for Manager, Solution ArchitecturePlano, TX: $175,800 – $200,700 for Manager, Solution ArchitectureRichmond, VA: $175,800 – $200,700 for Manager, Solution ArchitectureSan Francisco, CA: $211,000 – $240,800 for Manager, Solution Architecture