Senior Architect

Bank of America

. Define architectural vision and technology solutions supporting enterprise privacy capabilities, regulatory compliance, responsible data use, and sensitive-data management .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRichmond • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $140,500 - $205,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in defining architectural vision and technology solutions for enterprise privacy capabilities, regulatory compliance, and sensitive-data management. Proficient in leading complex solution designs, developing architecture roadmaps, and translating regulatory requirements into scalable technology solutions.

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Enterprise-Scale Application ArchitecturePrivacy By DesignCloud TechnologiesData ArchitectureStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Architecture DesignData Protection ControlsIntegration SolutionsArchitecture StandardsGovernance PracticesData ClassificationInformation Lifecycle ManagementRisk ManagementTechnical LeadershipSolution Design

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationTechnical PresentationInfluencing DecisionsMentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

APIsMicroservicesHybrid Cloud SolutionsAutomationEvent-Driven Integration

Industry Keywords

Regulatory ComplianceSensitive Data ManagementData MinimizationAccess ControlsControl Gaps

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityMicroservices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define architectural vision and technology solutions supporting enterprise privacy capabilities, regulatory compliance, responsible data use, and sensitive-data management
Define target operating environments, client resiliency approaches, solution designs, and non-functional requirements
Work with Privacy, Legal, Compliance, Risk, Cybersecurity, Data Management, business, and technology organizations
Create solution intent and architectural vision for complex solutions and prioritize functional and non-functional requirements
Develop and maintain architecture roadmaps across Business, Application, Data, and Technology domains
Establish privacy architecture standards, frameworks, blueprints, reference models, and reusable solution patterns
Lead complex solution design discussions and provide direction on architecture, integration, data, security, privacy, and control decisions
Translate privacy policies, regulatory obligations, business requirements, and risk considerations into scalable technology solutions
Embed privacy by design, data minimization, purpose limitation, access controls, traceability, and sensitive-data protection into architectures
Design solutions for identification, classification, use, sharing, retention, protection, and disposition of sensitive data
Ensure platforms and services are secure, scalable, resilient, interoperable, observable, and performant
Drive adoption of APIs, microservices, containerization, automation, and hybrid cloud solutions
Define standards for development, deployment, integration, testing, monitoring, and operational support
Evaluate emerging technologies, architecture patterns, privacy requirements, and technology investments
Guide teams in developing reusable enterprise-scale services and transitioning proofs of concept into production
Provide technical leadership, coaching, and design oversight across architecture, engineering, and delivery teams
Lead cross-functional architecture efforts and maintain accountability for solution integrity
Identify architecture risks, dependencies, control gaps, and technical debt and drive mitigation plans
Perform design and code reviews to ensure non-functional requirements are met

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience leading the architecture and design of enterprise-scale applications, platforms, integrations, and data solutions
Experience designing solutions that manage sensitive, confidential, regulated, or personal data
Strong understanding of privacy by design, data protection controls, secure architecture, and responsible data use
Strong knowledge of cloud technologies, APIs, microservices, event-driven integration, and modern architecture patterns
Experience developing architecture strategies, roadmaps, standards, frameworks, blueprints, and governance practices
Experience translating business, privacy, risk, and regulatory requirements into architecture decisions and implementable technology solutions
Knowledge of data architecture, metadata management, data classification, lineage, access controls, retention, and information lifecycle management
Strong knowledge of security, resiliency, risk, control, and regulatory requirements
Ability to lead complex design discussions, influence decisions, and drive alignment across business and technology organizations
Experience guiding, mentoring, and coordinating architects, engineers, and other technical resources
Strong stakeholder management, executive communication, and technical presentation skills
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual discretionary incentive plan eligibility
Benefits eligibility
Paid time off
Resources and support for employees
In-office flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs