Job DescriptionAbout the role: As an IT Architect, you’ll help design the Retirement product foundation for how our global fintech platforms perform and scale. Your expertise will influence selecting, operating and administering systems and software for our environment that supports vital business processes. Hands on experience level with the FIS Retirement applications as well as the following technologies: Azure and AWS, security, LAN / WAN Network and Security, DB2 and IBM IIDR. The person in this role will be required to travel to the TRP office periodically.  What you will be doing:Partner with Client and FIS teams to define Solution Architectures for business solutions that meet the following criteria:<ul><li>Business requirements</li><li>Nonfunctional requirements</li><li>Fits within Enterprise architecture or identifies need to expand enterprise architecture</li><li>Accommodates all the trade offs required to balance business need, project schedule, project cost, risk, etc.</li><li>Supports a phased implementation approach as needed</li></ul>During a project’s Implementation Phase, the solution architect will:<ul><li>Partner with lead BA to ensure requirements gathering includes all information required to determine the solution architecture</li><li>Research solutions</li><li>Perform POC evaluations</li><li>Recommend an implementation approach</li><li>Facilitate discussions around approach alternatives with Business</li><li>Communicate the solution to the development/implementation team</li><li>Identify and help resolve technical dependencies between implementation teams</li><li>Help resolve issues with the architecture raised during implementation</li><li>Gatekeep the solution to ensure it is implemented according to architecture</li><li>Review solution designs to ensure alignment with the solution architecture and business need</li></ul>The candidate will have experience creating the following artifacts:<ul><li>Context Diagrams</li><li>Component Relationship diagrams</li><li>Sequence Diagrams</li><li>Volumetrics Documentation</li></ul>The candidate will have the following experience:<ul><li>7+ years of Retirement Industry experience </li><li>5+ years working as a Solution/Integration Architect</li><li>Working knowledge of FIS Retirement applications</li></ul> **PLEASE NOTE:Current and future sponsorship are not available for this position.What we offer you: At FIS, we hire the best. In return, you receive exceptional benefits including: • Opportunities to innovate in fintech • Tools for personal and professional growth • Inclusive and diverse work environment • Resources to invest in your community • Competitive salary and benefits FIS is committed to providing its employees with an exciting career opportunity and competitive compensation. The pay range for this full-time position is $119,560.00 - $200,840.00 and reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position based on the posted role, level, and location. Within the range, actual individual starting pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Any changes in work location will also impact actual individual starting pay. 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