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Solution Architect Sr

AT PNC
PNC

Solution Architect Sr

Pittsburgh, PA

Position Overview

At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company's success. As a Solution Architect Sr within PNC's technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, Cleveland, OH, Dallas, TX or Birmingham, AL. The position is primarily based in a PNC location. Responsibilities require time in the office or in the field on a regular basis. Some responsibilities may be performed remotely, at the manager's discretion.

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You will develop long-range strategies based on technical trends and business forecasts. PNC's commitment to leadership means you will always be at the leading edge of technology/business practice. All the while, you'll enjoy visibility to senior technology and business sponsors, as well as a number of service partners and vendor partners.

Responsibilities:
• Designs solution roadmaps, according to business strategies and processes in solution architecture, through client requirement analysis, cross-team collaboration and problem resolution.
• Designs solution roadmaps, and system and software architecture according to business strategies and solution architecture standards/processes.
• Analyzes client requirements and determines appropriate solutions to these requirements based on business needs.
• Assesses any potential risks and determines solutions to these risks.
• Works with other architecture staff, technology experts and business stakeholders to provide functional support to clients on solution architecture updates.

Qualifications:
• Working background in various architecture disciplines
• Micro services and Rest APIs
• Cloud, Application, Solution, Enterprise, Application, Data, Information, Security, Mobile
• The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, analytical, detail/results oriented with excellent problem-solving skills and strong work ethic
• Highly motivated self-starter and an evangelist for "doing things right" with a passionate desire to understand and deliver high quality solutions that meet customer needs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Additional experience desired (not required)
• Experience with Cloud Native Architecture
• TOGAF, BIAN, SEI
• SaaS, PaaS, IaaS
• Experience with CICD technologies such as Jenkins, GitHub etc.
• Experience with Java/.NET modern web applications
• Customer-facing web and mobile applications

Job Description
  • Develops solution architecture and resolves complex issues in a variety of projects through the implementation of requirements analysis, expertise support and project supervision.
  • Designs solution architecture in large or complex programs, including system and application designs, software and technical architecture, in accordance with strategies and objectives.
  • Provides expertise for the solution architecture team and other IT staff on a variety of issues in software designs, system architecture and solution-oriented technologies.
  • Communicates with clients and analyses business requirements and processes; makes recommendations, and leads in shaping future plans in solution architecture.
  • Oversees solution architecture project outcomes, including hardware and software design; ensures that each project phase meets overall requirements.

PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be:
  • Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
  • Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

Qualifications

Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.

Preferred Skills
Competitive Advantages, Customer Solutions, Design, Enterprise Architecture Framework, Machine Learning, Risk Assessments, Technical Knowledge

Competencies
Analytical Thinking, Effective Communications, Effectiveness Measurement, Industry Knowledge, IT Standards, Procedures & Policies, Planning: Tactical, Strategic, Platform Architecture, Problem Solving, Software Product Design/Architecture, The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF)

Work Experience
Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree. Higher level education such as a Masters degree, PhD, or certifications is desirable. Industry relevant experience is typically 8+ years. Specific certifications are often required. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Education
Bachelors

Certifications
No Required Certification(s)

Licenses
No Required License(s)

Benefits

PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include: medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature), dental and vision options; employee and spouse/child life insurance; short and long-term disability protection; 401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational assistance, including select programs fully paid; a robust wellness program with financial incentives.

In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 8 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service.

To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part-time employees, visit pncbenefits.com > New to PNC.

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Disability Accommodations Statement

If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at AccommodationRequest@pnc.com. Please include "accommodation request" in the subject line title and be sure to include your name, the job ID, and your preferred method of contact in the body of the email. Emails not related to accommodation requests will not receive responses. Applicants may also call 877-968-7762 and say "Workday" for accommodation assistance. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

At PNC we foster an inclusive and accessible workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations to employment applicants and qualified individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their positions.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law.

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Client-provided location(s): Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Job ID: PNC-R178377
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Pension
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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