Velera is the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated fintech solutions provider. The company serves more than 4,000 financial institutions throughout North America, operating with velocity to help our clients keep pace with the rapid momentum of change and fuel growth in the new era of financial services. Our purpose: We accelerate partners’ success through innovative financial technology solutions and inspired service.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a talented Solutions Architect specializes in defining and communicating a shared technical and architectural vision to help ensure the system or solution under development is fit for its intended purpose. This position is one that can make measurable impacts to the business using new technologies and maturing technologies currently in place to drive Velera to do better for our clients
Day in the Life
Utilizing one’s technology expertise and experience, the Solutions Architect will create detailed solution designs that encompass all aspects and complexities of the solution, including software, hardware, infrastructure, data, and security considerations
Gain deep understanding of the dynamic internal technology stack and be able to design solutions that are scalable, secure, and cost-effective.
Collaborate with Product Owner and stakeholders to understand overall strategy of the product and technical solution needs, then provide technical guidance to Agile teams while ensuring that enterprise standards are followed.
Technology Selection: Stay apprised of new technologies in the market to evaluate and select the appropriate technologies, platforms, and tools that best meet the needs of the solution and provide innovation to the organization while considering factors such as scalability, performance, and cost.
Architectural standards, patterns and artifacts: Define standards/patterns that provide a template to be followed and diagrams/artifacts that detail the design of solutions.
Scalability and Performance: Strategize on how the solution will scale to meet growing demands and that performance remains at an acceptable level under various conditions. Scrutinize project constraints to analyze alternatives, mitigate risks, and conduct process re-engineering as necessary
Security and Compliance: Implement security measures and ensure compliance with industry and regulatory standards to protect sensitive data and maintain the integrity of the solution.
Integration: Strategize, design and plan for integration with existing systems and third-party services, ensuring seamless data flow and interoperability.
Cost Management: Optimize the solution to be cost-effective by managing cloud resources efficiently and reducing unnecessary expenditures.
Performance Optimization: Continuously monitor the solution's performance and make necessary adjustments to optimize it over time.
Vendor and Tool Evaluation: Evaluate third-party solutions, products, and vendors for their compatibility with the architecture.
Gathers internal company insights through data queries, visualizations and reporting to inform Product stakeholders on necessary product functionality
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training and work experience.
Minimum of 8-10 years overall experience in a professional and technical capacity including various architecture disciplines, IT, business operations and project estimation.
Advanced experience with programming and/or scripting languages, application testing strategies, analysis and design.
Experience designing in an Azure cloud environment with AWS being a plus
Prior experience with Azure services
Advanced knowledge of API technologies and Integration Solutions
Prior experience with Agile/Scrum framework
2+ years direct experience working with cloud and hybrid-cloud based technology solutions
TOGAF training or certification is a plus
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About Velera
At Velera we are committed to fostering a workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and connected. We understand, attract and engage a diverse workforce where every employee can live up to their full potential; ensuring that our employee base reflects the consumers we serve. The result of this effort is an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives. We strive to foster a safe and inclusive work environment for people to bring their authentic selves in order to build a better community within our company and with our partners. Learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion HERE!
Pay Equity
$110,100.00 - $143,100.00Actual Pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
Great Work/Life Benefits!
Competitive wages
Medical with telemedicine
Dental and Vision
Basic and Optional Life Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Maternity, Parental, Family Care
Community Volunteer Time Off
12 Paid Holidays
Company Paid Disability Insurance
401k (with employer match)
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company provided contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Supplemental Insurance
Mental Health and Well-being: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness program
Benefits are subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions
Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.
Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following "EEO is the Law" Poster. Velera will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information.
Velera is an E-Verify Employer. Review the E-Verify Poster here. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here.
This role is currently not eligible for sponsorship.
As an ongoing commitment to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities please contact a recruiter at [email protected] for assistance.
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