Senior Solution Architect

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Job Description

Your Team:

The Digital Tool & Services Engineering team is responsible for the development and optimization of Invesco’s proprietary software application. Our portfolio includes a suite of client facing value-add tools, and self-servicing experiences aimed to differentiate us in the market and drive client retention. We are a full stack team with expertise in architecture design, data management, API developments, UX Development, and CI/CD. We operate in an Agile/Scrum and LEAN environment, and embraces the frequent pivoting that comes with shipping a best-in class experience.

Your Role:

We are looking for a self-motivated Sr. Solution Architect with a strong understanding of modern approaches for implementing technology solutions to provide technical leadership in our cloud application design. You will lead designing and reviewing all aspect of our technology ecosystem, and directly influence key architecture decisions. The ideal candidate will have a knack for simplifying complexity, demonstrates rigor, discipline, and transparency in decision making.

You Will Be Responsible For:

• Develop forward thinking strategies, processes and best practices to reduce technical debt, improve data quality and increase observability and reliability

• Research, design, test, and evaluate new technologies, platforms and 3rd-party products

• Participate in deep architectural discussions to build confidence, influence decision making for both within and outside the team

• Ensure architecture standards by performing peer code reviews, analyzing performance, and evaluating security and scalability of code

• Mentor our engineers, leaders, and lead by example

• Participating in agile ceremonies (e.g. daily standup, release and sprint planning, demos, scrum of scrums)

The Experience You Bring:

• 6+ years experience in architecture role in Web Application development focus on Java, Spring, API Development (Mulesoft), Front End (React, Angular, Alpine, Thymeleaf).  

• 6+ years experience with SSO solutions, such as SAML, OAuth, OpenID

• 4+ years experience in Cloud Technology (AWS, Azure)

• Experience working in an Agile team and environment

• Experienced working with software engineering support systems and tools, such as Git, Jenkins, Bamboo, Gulp, Bower, Maven, Docker, Log4j

• Ability to navigate through conflicting opinions and drive censuses through facts and collaboration

• A passion for technology and building common software solutions that enables our team to release faster

• An ability to internalize multiple stakeholder needs and recognize the overlaps to help inform thoughtful architecture decisions based on data

• Self-motivated. Capable of working with little or no supervision

• Knowledge of the Financial Services industry a plus

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience

The total compensation offered for this position, which includes base salary and incentive pay, will vary based on skills, experience and location. The total compensation for this position in New York City are $125,000 to $170,000 annually.

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Worker Type

Employee

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

YesWorkplace Model

At Invesco, our workplace model supports our culture and meets the needs of our clients while providing flexibility our employees value. As a full-time employee, compliance with the workplace policy means working with your direct manager to create a schedule where you will work in your designated office at least three days a week, with two days working outside an Invesco office. 

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The job holder may be required to perform other duties as deemed appropriate by their manager from time to time.

Invesco's culture of inclusivity and its commitment to diversity in the workplace are demonstrated through our people practices. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, or veteran status. Our equal opportunity employment efforts comply with all applicable U.S. state and federal laws governing non-discrimination in employment.