Solutions Architect

Overview

We’re seeking a technically adept, client-focused Solutions Architect to lead the design and delivery of scalable, cloud-native solutions for a major financial services client. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in agile environments, excels at translating business needs into technical architectures, and enjoys collaborating across teams to drive strategic outcomes.

If you're passionate about crafting elegant solutions to complex problems, guiding development teams with architectural vision, and engaging with stakeholders to shape impactful technology strategies — we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and architect end-to-end solutions that align with client goals, technical requirements, and enterprise standards
Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand needs and translate them into scalable, secure, and maintainable architectures
Define technical scope, estimate level of effort (LOE), and guide solution planning early in the project lifecycle
Partner with development managers and agile teams to ensure architectural integrity throughout the delivery process
Lead the design of microservices, APIs, and cloud-native components (especially within Pivotal Cloud Foundry environments)
Provide architectural oversight across on-prem and cloud deployments, ensuring adherence to best practices in build, testing, and CI/CD pipelines
Act as a technical liaison between business units, development teams, and client stakeholders.
Champion a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement

Qualifications:

10+ years of experience in software development and architecture, with increasing scope and complexity
Proven experience designing and implementing cloud-native solutions, particularly in Pivotal Platform (Tanzu) or similar platforms
Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and enterprise integration patterns
Expertise in agile methodologies and working within Agile Release Trains (ARTs)
Ability to assess technical complexity and provide accurate LOE estimates
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including UX, business analysts, and DevOps
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Comfortable working with distributed teams across time zones
Willingness to travel (estimated 10%)

Nice to Have:

Experience with Adobe Workfront, ERP system and enterprise workflow or case management platforms, especially in contexts involving integration or automation
Experience mentoring developers and influencing architectural decisions
Background in consulting or solution design, with the ability to shape offerings and contribute to pre-sales efforts and help shape Genus Technologies offerings
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Exposure to financial services or banking environments

Location:

Genus Technologies is located in downtown Minneapolis, MN. This role is in-office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.

Estimate Pay Range:

$115,000 - $160,000 is our estimated range for this role. Experience with role qualifications, education, alignment to Genus values and competencies, market and geographic location, and other factors are assessed when making final compensation decisions. There are also other potential variable compensation options that would be considered. In addition to base salary, we offer competitive total rewards that include health benefits, retirement plan options, life insurance, professional development, and more.