Solutions Architect Lead

FIS

Solutions Architect Lead designing innovative banking solutions for FIS clients. Collaborating with sales and technical teams to deliver strategic architecture and drive client success.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeAtlanta • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Solution Architecture and Design for Financial Services, with a strong focus on scalability, security, and operational efficiency. Proficient in leading client engagements and providing thought leadership in banking and payment solutions.

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Solution ArchitectureFinancial Services SystemsObject Oriented DesignDevOps and CI/CDAgile Design and Development

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Hard Skills

JAVAC#SQLMicroservicesEnterprise Application IntegrationRESTJSONCloud-Native ArchitectureHigh Availability DesignPortfolio Assessment

Soft Skills

Stakeholder ManagementProblem-SolvingInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsProject Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft PowerPointMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Visio

Industry Keywords

Retail BankingCommercial BankingFinTechThought LeadershipRFPRFIGo To Market StrategyIntegration ExpertiseFIS Banking DomainGen AI

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudGoJavaMicroservicesSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Working with sales teams and our Large Financial Institution clients to create solution architecture and design for their banking and payment requirements
Applying architectural and engineering concepts to design a solution that meets operational requirements such as scalability, maintainability, security, reliability, extensibility, flexibility, availability and manageability
Lead, as required, and support the preparation of sales proposals, RFP’s, RFI’s, and value propositions for multiple, concurrent client engagements
Support client demonstrations and product deep-dives SME to help identify and qualify business development opportunities
Technical design of complex systems
Work with Implementation and delivery teams to help guide the design and development of the solution
Create Solution Architecture documents that outlines the end to end solution
Act as integration subject matter expert to other implementation teams
Work with product management teams to contribute to product strategy, market requirements and Go To Market plans
Collaborate and mentor FinTech startups working with the FIS FinTech Accelerator program
Maintain and enhance the FIS Banking Domain and capability models by identifying whitespace and evaluating partner and/or 3rd party solutions to fill capability gaps
Conduct portfolio assessments with FIS’ Large Financial Institutions which provides them an incremental roadmap to progress from current state to target state
Provide thought leadership by publishing periodic white papers and blogs
Contribute to the development of comprehensive deal structures and pricing proposals addressing complex business and technical requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Computer Science or BA in Business or related field required or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial services systems, including areas of retail and commercial banking
Experience providing thought leadership and creative solutions to global financial services clients
Communicate solution to C Suite or other senior business and technical personnel
Experience defining, documenting, and managing the implementation of systems to operate retail and commercial banking products
Experience with multiple information and application technologies
Object Oriented Design and Programming with JAVA or C#, SQL, DevOps, Microservices, Enterprise Application Integration (EAI), REST, JSON and the like
DevOps and experience with CI/CD pipelines
Experience in cloud-native and cloud capable architecture and solutions
Experience in Agile Design and development
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools like Microsoft Powerpoint, Excel and Visio
Skills in designing solutions for high availability, scale, and operability
Extensive stakeholder management and problem-solving skills
Resourceful and comfortable working in a small team environment where self-sufficiency is essential
Superior interpersonal, communication, presentation, organizational, and project management skills
Knowledge of Gen AI and Agentic AI a plus
Ability and willingness to travel, approximately 60%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and excellent bonus potential
Attractive benefits including private medical cover, dental cover, and travel insurance
Training across core financial, sales and FIS solutions
Time to support charities and give back in your community
A work environment built on collaboration, flexibility and respect