Principal Solution Engineer – Cloud Core, Accounting Platforms

Navy Federal Credit Union

. Lead solution architecture and engineering activities supporting Finance Domain modernization initiatives and General Ledger Data Flow .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeVienna • Virginia • United StatesLead💰 $147,600 - $189,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in solution architecture and engineering for financial systems, focusing on integration, data governance, and compliance. Proficient in designing scalable, secure solutions using cloud-native technologies and DevSecOps practices.

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Solution ArchitectureFinancial Data IntegrationAPI-Driven IntegrationCloud-Native SolutionsDevSecOps Practices

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Hard Skills

Solution ArchitectureIntegration EngineeringFinancial Data GovernanceData TransformationAPI DesignEvent-Driven ArchitectureCloud ComputingData LineageReconciliationOperational Controls

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingStakeholder ManagementCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft AzureOracle Cloud InfrastructureAWSKubernetesCI/CD PipelinesObservability ToolingInfrastructure as Code

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesBankingGeneral LedgerERP ModernizationAccounting Event ManagementFinancial ReportingPayments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudERPKubernetesMicroservicesOracleOracle ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead solution architecture and engineering activities supporting Finance Domain modernization initiatives and General Ledger Data Flow
Design and implement end-to-end accounting and financial data flow solutions for accounting event processing, journal generation, reconciliation, financial controls, and reporting
Define and implement secure, scalable integration architectures using APIs, event-driven patterns, streaming technologies, and cloud-native services
Establish architecture patterns and implementation standards for financial transaction processing, accounting event management, reconciliation, and financial data governance
Partner with business and technology stakeholders to translate requirements into solution architectures, engineering designs, implementation roadmaps, and reusable solution patterns
Support integration and modernization of Oracle ERP, AHCS, AFCS, ARCS, Frontier, Cloud Core Banking platforms, Azure data platforms, and related financial systems
Design solutions providing transaction lineage, traceability, auditability, reconciliation, and regulatory compliance
Establish monitoring, resiliency, operational support, and observability for mission-critical financial processing platforms
Drive adoption of DevSecOps, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and operational excellence
Provide technical leadership and mentorship across engineering teams
Support core banking modernization, ERP modernization, finance transformation, accounting platform modernization, and enterprise integration programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Finance Technology, Accounting Information Systems, or a related field
12+ years of experience in solution architecture, software engineering, integration engineering, platform engineering, or related technology disciplines
Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale financial systems, integration platforms, or data-driven applications
Demonstrated experience supporting large-scale transformation programs, preferably within banking, financial services, credit unions, payments, or related industries
Demonstrated experience supporting General Ledger, accounting hubs, ERP, accounting event management, reconciliation, financial reporting, or financial data integration platforms
Strong experience designing API-driven, event-driven, and cloud-native integration architectures
Experience delivering solutions on Microsoft Azure, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), AWS, or similar cloud environments
Strong background in enterprise integration technologies, microservices, APIs, event streaming, data transformation, and messaging platforms
Experience implementing secure, resilient, and highly available solutions within regulated environments
Solid understanding of data architecture, data governance, lineage, traceability, reconciliation, auditability, and operational controls
Experience working within DevOps and DevSecOps environments, including CI/CD automation, monitoring, deployment management, and operational support
Strong analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills
Ability to translate business objectives and requirements into scalable, secure, maintainable, and business-aligned technology solutions
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship
Desired qualifications include financial industry data models, banking transaction processing, General Ledger accounting, tax accounting, Oracle accounting platforms, Oracle Banking products, Azure data platforms, Infrastructure as Code, Kubernetes, containers, observability tooling, and modern software engineering practices

Benefits

Comp & perks

Highly competitive pay
Generous benefits and perks
Meaningful career experience
Energized, engaged and committed culture
Equal employment opportunity
Medical accommodations and assistance during the application or hiring process