Sr Solution Architect

$142,800 - $228,100/Yr

Federal Reserve Bank - Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Salt Lake City, UT

Monetary Authorities-Central Bank

About the position

The Sr Solution Architect is a leader responsible for researching, analyzing, proposing, and designing products and solutions that align with the business and technology needs of the FedCash Services enterprise. Individuals collaborate with business stakeholders, technology providers, and other architects to develop technology and information architectures, strategies, and roadmaps. The level of work required is advanced and staff must be able to work under minimal supervision. This job does not have any direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Act as consultant with developers, Product Owners, Testers, Training, Implementation and Support staff, regarding the interpretation and execution of the FedCash Suite of Applications including the triage of application defects.
• Provide direction, leadership and guidance in the design, development and ongoing support of automation solutions associated with the Cash business line.
• Contributes to the definition and analysis of requirements for the enterprise to support tactical and strategic business objectives.
• Develops an understanding of the enterprise's IT systems and architectures.
• Influences and communicates with all levels of the FRFS, FCS and cash offices on business, information, and complex technical subjects.
• The individual may be assigned to multiple projects within a Program. Position requires ability to provide analysis of and strategic insight into FCS initiatives, as well as contribute to the development of new products, services, and implementation of initiatives.
• Continuously evaluates applications and operational changes to ensure that the software solutions meet the needs of the business' long and short-term objectives.
• Build relationships with peers to achieve objectives and build relationships with colleagues to work as one team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent work experience of 4-5 years subject matter expertise and project management.
• Seven or more total years of experience in Federal Reserve Cash Operations or related/equivalent work experience.
• Requires strong overall knowledge of FRS Cash procedures and processes including highly complex and diverse procedures and practices adhered to within Cash operations, specifically administration, accounting and inventory management processes.
• Previous experience with FedCash Suite and FedLine is required.
• Ability to interpret and explain business requirements and evaluate the impact to Cash operations.
• Ability to clearly illustrate and explain concepts, options, and alternatives, including the rationale for recommendations.
• Broad knowledge of the various types of systems used in Information Technology, with strong understanding of the relationship between technology and business.
• Ability to use or learn to use tools such as Oracle SQL Developer and Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio to mine the data required to assist individuals and groups to make informed decisions with regards to required functionality.
• Ability to abstract core elements or components of solution or business need and propose common/re-usable services.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written with an ability to provide dynamic presentations.
• Ability to learn quickly and apply new knowledge from the business operations and technical environment that can be sometimes complex.
• Ability to influence teams or projects successfully in a highly matrix or virtual organization.
• Strong leadership ability with a focus on promoting collaborative work environments through highly effective meeting participation.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills with an ability to influence outcomes in support of organizational goals.
• Ability to work and research independently, addressing problems or issues, and opportunities with a high degree of creativity.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account
• Backup Child Care Program
• Pre-Tax Day Care Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Family Care Leave
• Vacation Days
• Sick Days
• Paid Holidays
• Pet Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Retirement/Pension