Solution Architect, VP II

State Street

. Design end‑to‑end solution architectures for assigned domains, initiatives, or products .

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $120,000 - $202,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed SystemsSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design end‑to‑end solution architectures for assigned domains, initiatives, or products
Translate business, functional, and non‑functional requirements into clear solution designs and architecture artifacts
Produce and maintain solution blueprints, integration diagrams, and design documentation in line with enterprise standards
Work closely with System Architects to align domain designs with enterprise architecture intent
Coordinate integration patterns and dependencies across systems and platforms
Support POD teams by providing architectural clarity, design guidance, and ongoing consultation through the delivery lifecycle
Apply approved enterprise platforms and patterns, including Enterprise Services, Data & Analytics, AI, and Cloud platforms
Promote service‑first, API‑driven, and event‑driven integration approaches
Participate in design and architecture review forums as a contributing architect
Implement architecture standards, guardrails, and reference architectures defined by the Architecture & Engineering Governance function
Identify and document design risks, tradeoffs, and required exceptions, escalating as appropriate
Design solutions that leverage governed domain data, reusable data services, and analytics platforms
Support AI, GenAI, and automation use cases by applying approved architecture patterns and controls
Encourage modern SDLC, DevOps, and cloud‑native practices in solution designs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

8–12 years of experience in solution architecture, system architecture, or senior application design roles
Experience designing solutions in complex, multi‑system environments, preferably across more than one business domain
Strong understanding of distributed systems, cloud‑native architectures, and enterprise integration patterns
Ability to work effectively with Product, Engineering, and Architecture stakeholders in matrixed teams
Working knowledge of modern SDLC, DevOps, and Product‑Oriented Delivery (POD) models
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match
insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages
paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities
access to our Employee Assistance Program
incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards
eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans

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Hard Skills & Tools

solution architecturesystem architectureapplication designenterprise integration patternscloud-native architecturesAPI-driven integrationevent-driven integrationdata servicesanalytics platformsautomation

Soft Skills

communication skillscollaborationconsultationdesign guidancerisk identificationstakeholder engagementmatrixed team collaborationarchitectural clarityproblem-solvingtradeoff analysis