Senior Solutions Architect II – Enterprise Architecture

American Express

. Ensure Technology Platform solutions align with the corresponding Platform Blueprint and Company Platform roadmaps .

Posted 10/24/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $123,000 - $215,250 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Open SourceSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure Technology Platform solutions align with the corresponding Platform Blueprint and Company Platform roadmaps
Serve as the Technology Platform Single Point of Contact (SPOC) when called upon
Focus on cross-platform integration to use and optimize platform capabilities
Ensure the engineered environment meets business requirements, application design, and infrastructure specifications
Perform hands-on solution architecture design work and participate in design and code reviews
Provide input and functional direction to the Technology Platform’s API strategy and implementation roadmap
Work with Business and Data Architects to align and incorporate their input into platform solutions
Coach and mentor engineering resources on solution architecture
Identify technical solutions and business process improvements supporting business and IT strategic direction
Find opportunities to embrace innovative technologies
Interact with business partners and product engineering teams to share and direct architecture practices
Provide architectural governance and review projects for alignment to architectural and technical strategy
Advise product delivery resources on when to engage dependent teams
Ensure accurate asset information is documented in appropriate repositories

Requirements

What you’ll need

4-5 years of hands-on programming experience meaningful to the assigned Technology Platform in a professional environment and/or comparable experience
Advanced hands-on experience with application solution architecture design and end-to-end software development of complex distributed (multi-tiered) systems
Prior experience in multiple IT disciplines with a confirmed understanding of architectural concepts and track record of implementation
Extensive experience using a systems analysis and design methodology applicable to an agile product environment
Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, engineering, information systems or related field required; advanced degree preferred
Prior hands-on experience with one or more core technology stack components, such as relevant frameworks and/or programming languages
Advanced to authoritative knowledge of solution architecture, complex application systems design, and platform integration via modern approaches such as RESTful APIs
Understanding of business, information, application, and technical architecture domains
Ability to perform system design reviews
Channel-specific solution architecture skills for web, mobile, voice, or interactive media
Domain expertise in Bill Payment and Money Movement platforms and APIs, including Open Banking, ACH, Nacha, Bill Pay, Remittance, wire payments, RTP, P2P, credit/debit, and crypto
Successful solution architecture implementations impacting significant Mobile and Web Engineering initiatives
Advanced skills with open source components, frameworks, and complex systems integration
Understanding of Service Oriented Architecture design principles, execution patterns, and performance optimization techniques
Ability to participate in prevention, diagnosis, and resolution of system outages as a leader in underlying architecture
Understanding of relevant SDLC methodologies, practices, and compliance policies/procedures
Deep business capability domain knowledge relative to the assigned portfolio
Excellent interpersonal, consultative, and influential leadership skills
Knowledge of current industry best practices regarding solution delivery disciplines
Strong business insight and ability to identify key issues and their impact in a broad business context

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salaries
Bonus incentives
6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
Career development and training opportunities