Senior Solutions Architect

Position: Senior Solutions ArchitectDepartment: ITLocation: Omaha, NE (On-Site)Job Type: Full-Time/SalaryJump start your career at Equity Bank! We are currently hiring energetic, team oriented, and community focused individuals to join our team! With a team of best-in-class customer service experts, you'll help to build and expand on client relationships, deliver the banking products and services that meet the unique and individual needs of clients, and create and uphold an atmosphere of superior experience and service. At Equity Bank we’ll help you invest in your community through volunteer opportunities which align with our company initiatives and core valuesSummaryThe Senior Solutions Architect is a strategic, hands-on leader who designs and guides delivery of complex, secure, and scalable solutions across core banking, digital channels, integration platforms, data/AI, and cloud infrastructure. You will translate business objectives into well-architected solutions, ensure alignment with enterprise standards, and provide technical leadership from discovery through production.This role is designed to support Equity Bank’s ongoing modernization and AI/data initiatives—e.g., cloud adoption, API-first integration, and secure data platforms—while maintaining regulatory compliance and operational resilience.Responsibilities And ExpectationsKey ResponsibilitiesSolution Architecture & DesignLead end‑to‑end solution design (conceptual, logical, physical) for customer-facing and back‑office systems across banking domains (deposits, lending, digital account opening, payments)Define integration approaches (REST APIs, event streaming, ETL/iPaaS, ESB) and canonical data models to reduce duplication and enable reuseProduce and maintain architecture artifacts (diagrams, interface contracts, decision records, threat models) aligned to ETS standardsDelivery LeadershipPartner with product owners, engineering, InfoSec, and vendors to decompose requirements, estimate, and plan delivery (PoC → MVP → scale)Provide deep technical guidance during build and cutover; remove delivery impediments, ensure NFRs (performance, availability, resilience, observability) are metGovern design quality through reviews and automated checks; approve solution deviations and manage technical debtCloud, Data & AI EnablementArchitect secure workloads on AWS/Azure (identity, networking, storage, container orchestration), leveraging landing zone patternsDesign data pipelines and interfaces to enterprise data platforms (warehouse/lakehouse) to support analytics and AI use cases; apply data governance controlsCollaborate on MLOps patterns (feature stores, model deployment/monitoring) where applicable; ensure responsible AI and model risk controlsSecurity, Risk & ComplianceEmbed security-by-design (Zero Trust, encryption, secrets management, certificate management/PKI) and align to GLBA, PCI, SOC, and internal audit findingsConduct architecture risk assessments, threat modeling, and support remediation plans; ensure audit‑ready documentationStandards, Governance & Vendor ManagementChampion architecture principles, patterns, and ETS standards; propose updates based on lessons learnedEvaluate third‑party and SaaS solutions; lead RFP/RFI technical sections, compare alternatives, and negotiate technical clauses with vendorsCoaching & Cross‑Functional InfluenceMentor engineers and junior architects; raise the bar on documentation, testing, automation, and observabilityCommunicate architectural decisions to executives and business stakeholders in business terms; align roadmap items to measurable outcomesRequirementsRequired Skills & Education Master’s degree in: Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration with a Technology or Analytics focus, Data Science or AI (relevant to this role’s AI/data initiatives)8+ years in software/integration architecture or senior engineering, with 3+ years designing enterprise‑scale solutionsExpertise in at least two of the following:Cloud: AWS/Azure (networking, IAM, containers, serverless, storage)Integration: REST/GraphQL APIs, event streaming (Kafka), ESB/iPaaS, ETLData: warehouse/lakehouse architecture, data pipelines, governanceSecurity: Zero Trust, PKI/certificates, encryption, secrets mgmt, vulnerability managementStrong proficiency with architectural documentation and tooling (UML/C4, ADRs, IaC patterns)Demonstrated experience in regulated environments (financial services preferred)Systems thinking; ability to simplify complex ecosystemsExecutive communication; influence without authorityPragmatic decision-making balancing resilience, cost, and speedLeadership in cross‑functional delivery and vendor orchestrationPreferredBachelor’s degree in: Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical fieldCertifications: AWS/Azure Solutions Architect, TOGAF, CKAD/CKA, CISSP or equivalent.Experience with core banking platforms and digital onboarding/origination flows; familiarity with payments (e.g., Zelle, ACH, wires) and fraud controlsWho We AreEquity Bank, a full-service, $7.9 billion community bank, is based in Wichita, Kansas, with over 80 bank offices throughout Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.At Equity Bank, you can find exciting opportunities to challenge you, expand your skills, and reward your contributions. Our employees receive competitive compensation and benefits, while working in an atmosphere that encourages personal and professional growth. We’re searching for motivated individuals who are passionate about serving others, learning new technologies, and working as part of a team.Equity Bank offers a full range of financial solutions, including online and mobile banking, commercial loans, consumer banking, and mortgage loans, treasury management service, the best solutions for your business, and absolutely zero ATM fees, anywhere.What’s in it for you?We believe your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation package. We work year-round to ensure that we provide our employees with the most up-to-date, competitive program. We thoroughly evaluate our benefit plans and strive to provide quality benefits that support the physical and financial well-being of our employees and their families.Benefits Available:Health, Dental & Vision InsuranceGroup Life & Long-Term Disability InsuranceFlexible Spending & Health Savings AccountsGroup Cancer Insurance401(K) Retirement Plan w/Company MatchGenerous Vacation & Sick TimeEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Pet InsuranceRetail Banking BenefitsFind your future at Equity Bank!The above statements are intended to generally describe the nature and level of work to be performed by most people assigned to this job. It is not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements.Physical RequirementsThis position requires standing, walking, bending, and squatting on a regular basis. May require the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch or reach with hands and arms. Requires the ability to carry, lift, move or push up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis. Must be able to talk and listen to others.Work EnvironmentThis position regularly works in an office setting. Most of the job duties require the employee to be working with computers and electronic media on a regular basis.Equity Bank is an equal opportunity employer and will not make employment decisions based on an applicant’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.