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# Senior Solution Architect II

- **Company:** SLM Corporation
- **Location:** Newark, DE, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Software Design Patterns, Digital Architecture, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Enterprise Software Applications, Togaf, Information Technology, Microservices
- **Published:** June 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gbf9p0

## About the Role

Minimum education, skills and experience required.

 + Strong proficiency with architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF), design patterns, and system integration.

 + Experience with specific technologies/platforms relevant to the role, e.g., cloud computing, microservices, enterprise software.

 + Proven ability to lead architecture for medium to large-scale projects.

 + Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

 + Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Preferred education, skills, and experience.

 + 7+ years of experience in software or systems architecture and engineering.

 + Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

 + Experience with Financial Services, Lending and Credit domain

The Americans with Disabilities Act

_The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination by employers, in compensation and employment opportunities, against qualified individuals with disabilities who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the "essential functions" of a job. A function may be essential for any of several reasons, including: the job exists to perform that function, the employee holding the job was hired for his/her expertise in performing the function, or only a limited number of employees are available to perform that function._

## Description

The Senior Architect II will be responsible for designing and implementing complex architecture initiatives that support business strategies and technology goals.

What You'll Do

 + Lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and maintainable architecture solutions for complex projects.

 + Develop and enforce architecture standards, guidelines, and best practices to ensure consistency and quality.

 + Conduct architecture reviews, assess risks, and provide recommendations for improvements.

 + Support project teams throughout the development lifecycle, ensuring architectural alignment.

 + Document architecture artifacts, decisions, and technical specifications clearly and comprehensively.


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