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# Sr. Director, Senior IT Solution Architect

- **Company:** TIAA
- **Location:** Charlotte, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, DevOps, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Enterprise Application Integration, Containerization, Enterprise Integration
- **Published:** August 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/C8F6E6C688FF4FFBB960DAEC2CD0E1D7/job/

## About the Role

* University (Degree) Preferred, * 8+ years of software development experience.
 * 5+ years of architecture experience.
 * Experience connecting AI capabilities into existing ecosytstem.
 * Experience in GenAI, machine learning and AI agents.
 * Experience in enterprise integration, APIs, cloud technologies, and system architecture.

Preferred Skills:

 * Experience with responsible AI and AI use case prioritization.
 * Experience assessing emerging AI technologies and driving adoption.
 * Experience driving digital transformation initiatives.

Related Skills

Application Programming Interface (API) Development/Integration, Automation, Communication, Consultative Communication, Containerization, DevOps, Enterprise Application Integration, Influence, Organizational Savviness, Problem Solving, Prototyping, Relationship Management, Scalability/Reliability, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Design/Analysis

## Description

* Leads complex architecture requirements analysis to convert end user needs into technical solutions.
 * Audits systems design and technology constraints in accordance with compliance requirements.
 * Oversees development of key capabilities and performance requirements when developing system architectures
 * Approves technical specifications and standards for layered and multidimensional models.
 * Delivers solutions requiring integration of multiple platforms, operating systems and applications across the enterprise.
 * Communicates the design of the technical architecture clearly to other leaders within the organization.
 * Designs the development and implementation of the overall architecture, and helps define "blueprint" for technical architecture to support mission needs.


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