Solution Architect

Hudson Valley Credit Union is currently recruiting for the position of Solution Architect. Primary Function: responsible for creating technology solutions in support of the long-term technology strategy of the credit union and the needs of the business, including solution architecture diagrams, architecture definitions, research notes, reports on industry best practices, and presentations. Provide indirect leadership over solution ideation, solution design, and solution implementation. Communicate the architecture to stakeholders. Collaborate and coordinate with existing technical architects in the solution ideation and design phases. Applies IT standards to technology solutions and follows IT processes. Assist in the development of an architecture program including roadmaps for IT systems architecture. Assure solutions not only are a fit for the specific purpose but also closely align with the standards guidelines of technology solutions to ensure systems are designed to ensure maximum uptime, appropriate monitoring, automated resiliency, appropriate security, and enterprise performance.

• Create solution architecture artifacts in alignment with the credit union's strategic technology roadmap and enterprise architecture principles. Assist the Senior Vice President of Enterprise Architecture to drive, ensure alignment and promote the company's technology strategy and roadmap in partnership with the Enterprise Architects, IT leadership, and our internal customers to realize business strategies to meet the needs of the member base now and well into the future.
• Ensure architectures are flexible, scalable, and account for directional changes taking place across the enterprise.
• Review architecture artifacts with business and technology stakeholders to ensure compliance with policies, standards, technology strategy and roadmaps.
• Research industry best-practice, market-leading technologies to advise business partners and to help shape the opinion and direction of the company.
• Ensure security and operational integrity is sustainable.
• Partner with other critical HVCU back office functions (e.g., PMO, Marketing) to ensure process alignment and collaboration on initiatives to improve speed to market and quality deliverables.
• Leverage best of breed technology design.
• Follow architectural standards and governance in line with enterprise technology roadmap, regulatory requirements, and security standards.
• Create solution architecture artifacts and collaborate to ensure solution alignment with business and technology strategies and roadmaps.
• Review solution architecture artifacts with Enterprise Architecture, IT and business stakeholders at the Architecture Review Board.
• Recommend and assist with the build-out of new processes within IT in support of enterprise architecture functions.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architects to incorporate solution architecture artifacts into modeling software to ensure that an accurate picture of the people, process and technology aspects of solutions are welldocumented and usable by enterprise architecture stakeholders.
• Work with line-of-business leaders to understand their technology needs and business strategy.
• Evaluate solutions that will drive down cost of IT.
• Work with key vendors / partners as needed to meet timelines.
• Engage vendors for cost saving solutions.
• Adhere to all Credit Union policies, procedures, and regulatory agency requirements. Participate in all required and recommended training and development including, but not limited to, Bank Secrecy Act training (BSA) and demonstrate attained knowledge. Participate on Credit Union teams, projects and strategic initiatives when the opportunity arises. Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.
• Embrace and apply HVCU's guiding principles to all activities and responsibilities. This includes the Credit Union's Mission, Vision, Core Values, Employee and Member Value Propositions, Sales and Service Model, and commitment to Lean Six Sigma practices. Support the Credit Union's initiatives by demonstrating teamwork and professionalism.
• Responsible for regular and predictable attendance including punctuality.

• Bachelor's Degree or at least 2 years equivalent experience for each undergraduate year not completed; undergraduate degree cannot substitute for minimum number of years of experience in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field.
• Minimum 7 years experience working in complex technical environments is required.
• Minimum 3 years demonstrated experience in a solution architect role or an equivalent field is required.
• Relevant techinical certification in the area of cloud platform Microsoft Azure preferred.
• Relevant technical certification(s) in the area of enterprise architecture frameworks (i.e. TOGAD, Zachman, BIAN) are preferred.

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Why choose HVCU?

HVCU cares for our employees, members, and community. We actively seek to create an inclusive workforce by hiring people with diverse perspectives and experiences. We celebrate and embrace what makes each of us different and foster an environment where everyone feels that they belong. In commitment to our diversity, equity, and inclusion mission, we encourage members of historically underrepresented communities to apply, including those who identify as women, minorities, veterans, disabled and LGBTQ+.

Employee Perks:

• HVCU University & Academy; Professional Development Training
• Student Loan Repayment & Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (coverage starting as low as $20 per month)
• 401(k) with employer match and non-elective employer contribution
• Paid time off (PTO), holidays, and community volunteer time
• Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Discounted Loan Rates & Fees

Hudson Valley Credit Union is an AA/EEO employer committed to equal opportunity and employee diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, the status of being transgender, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law.