Solution Architect III

Innovation isn’t just a talking point at GM Financial, it’s how we operate. From generative AI and cloud-native technologies to peer-led learning and hackathons, our tech teams are building real solutions that make a difference. We’re committed to AI-powered transformation, using advanced machine learning and automation to help us reimagine customer interactions and modernize operations, positioning GM Financial as a leader in digital innovation within a dynamic industry. Join us and discover a workplace where your ideas matter, your development is prioritized, and you can truly make a global impact.

This position will be posted until filled.

The Solution Architect (SA III) provides technical leadership for agile teams and defines and communicates a shared technical vision for the solution under development. The SA is able to architect end to end solutions by understanding and translating customer needs into technical solutions. The SA will play a key role in the design of the Azure architecture for mobile and web applications.

Define the technical and architectural vision for the solution under development by technical trade-offs and analysis of alternatives

Continuously evolve solution architecture with input and feedback from application architects and software engineers

Outline the primary components and interfaces of the solution, and their interactions.

Plan and develop the architecture runway enablers through research, prototyping, and other activities needed to explore prospective solutions and evaluate alternatives

Works with Product Manager, Product Owner, Application Architect and Software engineering teams to elaborate product requirements into technical requirements which are used to develop stories that can be estimated accurately

Participates in Scrum of Scrums to understand and remove architectural impediments/blockers

Participates in Solution Demo and program planning and identifies opportunities for improvement

Advanced knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Lean, XP) and cross-functional teams

Advanced knowledge of multi-tier application architecture design, application development (full SDLC) and application integration

Advanced knowledge of Service Oriented Architecture concepts – SOAP, Web API, REST API and microservices

Advanced knowledge implementing solution architecture including one or more of the following domains: technology architecture, information architecture, data architecture, application architecture, security architecture, and integration architecture

Experience with Adobe Marketing Cloud products preferred

Experience with mobile application development preferred

Experience in building cloud solutions architecture using Public Clouds (IaaS and PaaS) preferred

Experience in containerization – Docker, Docker Swarm or Kubernetes preferredAbility to overcome steep learning curve within a short period of time on any subject and speak intelligently about the subject

Ability to multitask and work independently with minimal direction and maximum accountability

Ability to self-manage time and priorities in a complex multi-team agile environment while maintaining high-quality deliverables

Works through others to achieve more than individual contribution

Strong communication skills – proficient in communicating technical solutions to technical and non-technical audiences of varying skillset and levels of the organization

4-6 years of relevant experience required

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent experience preferred