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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Solutions Architect - **Company:** Equity Bank - **Location:** Eastborough, KS, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Application Integration Architecture, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Security, Identity and Access Management, Key Management, Public Key Infrastructure, Zero Trust Network Access, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, UML, Software Vulnerability Management, Enterprise Data Management, SSL Certificate Management, Feature Store, Technical Debt, Togaf, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Integration Frameworks, Apache Kafka, Graphql, Machine Learning Operations, Api Design, Restful APIs, Data Pipelines, Serverless Computing - **Published:** October 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=89edd23aad6e908a ## About the Role * Master's degree in: Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration with a Technology or Analytics focus, Data Science or AI (relevant to this role's AI/data initiatives) * 8+ years in software/integration architecture or senior engineering, with 3+ years designing enterprise-scale solutions * Expertise in at least two of the following: + Cloud: AWS/Azure (networking, IAM, containers, serverless, storage) + Integration: REST/GraphQL APIs, event streaming (Kafka), ESB/iPaaS, ETL + Data: warehouse/lakehouse architecture, data pipelines, governance + Security: Zero Trust, PKI/certificates, encryption, secrets mgmt, vulnerability management * Strong proficiency with architectural documentation and tooling (UML/C4, ADRs, IaC patterns) * Demonstrated experience in regulated environments (financial services preferred) * Systems thinking; ability to simplify complex ecosystems * Executive communication; influence without authority * Pragmatic decision-making balancing resilience, cost, and speed * Leadership in cross-functional delivery and vendor orchestration Preferred * Bachelor's degree in: Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical field * Certifications: AWS/Azure Solutions Architect, TOGAF, CKAD/CKA, CISSP or equivalent. * Experience with core banking platforms and digital onboarding/origination flows; familiarity with payments (e.g., Zelle, ACH, wires) and fraud controls, This position requires standing, walking, bending, and squatting on a regular basis. May require the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch or reach with hands and arms. Requires the ability to carry, lift, move or push up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis. Must be able to talk and listen to others. ## Description The Senior Solutions Architect is a strategic, hands-on leader who designs and guides delivery of complex, secure, and scalable solutions across core banking, digital channels, integration platforms, data/AI, and cloud infrastructure. You will translate business objectives into well-architected solutions, ensure alignment with enterprise standards, and provide technical leadership from discovery through production. This role is designed to support Equity Bank's ongoing modernization and AI/data initiatives-e.g., cloud adoption, API-first integration, and secure data platforms-while maintaining regulatory compliance and operational resilience. Responsibilities and Expectations, Solution Architecture & Design * Lead end-to-end solution design (conceptual, logical, physical) for customer-facing and back-office systems across banking domains (deposits, lending, digital account opening, payments) * Define integration approaches (REST APIs, event streaming, ETL/iPaaS, ESB) and canonical data models to reduce duplication and enable reuse * Produce and maintain architecture artifacts (diagrams, interface contracts, decision records, threat models) aligned to ETS standards Delivery Leadership Partner with product owners, engineering, InfoSec, and vendors to decompose requirements, estimate, and plan delivery (PoC MVP * scale) * Provide deep technical guidance during build and cutover; remove delivery impediments, ensure NFRs (performance, availability, resilience, observability) are met * Govern design quality through reviews and automated checks; approve solution deviations and manage technical debt Cloud, Data & AI Enablement * Architect secure workloads on AWS/Azure (identity, networking, storage, container orchestration), leveraging landing zone patterns * Design data pipelines and interfaces to enterprise data platforms (warehouse/lakehouse) to support analytics and AI use cases; apply data governance controls * Collaborate on MLOps patterns (feature stores, model deployment/monitoring) where applicable; ensure responsible AI and model risk controls Security, Risk & Compliance * Embed security-by-design (Zero Trust, encryption, secrets management, certificate management/PKI) and align to GLBA, PCI, SOC, and internal audit findings * Conduct architecture risk assessments, threat modeling, and support remediation plans; ensure audit-ready documentation Standards, Governance & Vendor Management * Champion architecture principles, patterns, and ETS standards; propose updates based on lessons learned * Evaluate third-party and SaaS solutions; lead RFP/RFI technical sections, compare alternatives, and negotiate technical clauses with vendors Coaching & Cross-Functional Influence * Mentor engineers and junior architects; raise the bar on documentation, testing, automation, and observability * Communicate architectural decisions to executives and business stakeholders in business terms; align roadmap items to measurable outcomes