Job Details: SOLUTION ARCHITECT
WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?
The Solution Architect will perform design work for large and complex software and the interfaces between them.
Position will drive adherence to standards, processes and policies and create architecture documentation.
Play a leadership role in setting the architecture of bank-developed applications.
This includes working effectively across technical domains, with Enterprise Architects, Information Architects, Application Architects and other technical resources.
This covers front-end web applications and back-end systems, messaging, and database systems, as well as interaction between enterprise level common components.
The technical skills will focus on Microsoft technologies (C#, ASP.NET, SQL, SSRS, BizTalk, SharePoint, SOA, SOAP, REST, JSON, MVC and Responsive Design).
Technology and Innovation Division
As a member of City National’s Technology & Innovation group, you will drive, develop, and maintain solutions for clients and colleagues.
This is an exciting time of technology advancement and innovation across the bank, particularly within our technology teams.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
Develop high level and detailed designs for assigned development initiatives and conduct Design Reviews with management and development teams.
Conduct code reviews and mentor/direct developers as required
Provide training for application development and support teams on newly implemented coding techniques, reporting frameworks and other application frameworks including promoting code reuse.
Make recommendations about platform and technology adoption, including database servers, application servers, libraries, and frameworks.
Perform technical due diligence on third-party products prior to integration.
Advise senior management on how products and processes could be improved.
Maintain a list of standards and tools to be utilized by application development and support teams.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
Must-Have*
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science required
Minimum 12 years of experience in Software Development.
Minimum 5 years of experience with transactional Internet solutions.
Skills and Knowledge
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
Must have knowledge of Microsoft Technologies and key industry standards such as C#, ASP.NET, SQL, SSRS, BizTalk, SharePoint, SOA, SOAP, REST, JSON, MVC and Responsive Design.
Must have good working knowledge of application security, such as Multifaction Authentication (MFA), x509 Certificates, SSL, SAML, encryption, etc.
Experience in Object-oriented analysis and design (OOAD), Design Patterns, and Distributed Architectures.
Must have skill in Visual Studio, Team Foundation Server, Visio, XMLSpy, SOAP UI, and SQL Management Studio.
Able to Create design overviews for systems, educate others on design of solution and standards, review code and provide constructive feedback on improvement, research and recommend changes in software development standards and processes.
Demonstrable analytical and problem solving skills.
Ability to contribute to multiple project/demands simultaneously.
Finance industry experience a plus.
*To be considered for this position you must meet at least these basic qualifications
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.
It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
City National Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.
ABOUT CITY NATIONAL
We start with a basic premise: Business is personal.
Since day one we’ve always gone further than the competition to help our clients, colleagues and community flourish.
City National Bank was founded in 1954 by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and that legacy of integrity, community and unparalleled client relationships continues to drive phenomenal growth today.
City National is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, one of North America’s leading diversified financial services companies.
In order to be hired and work at City National Bank, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
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