Solution Architect

Senior Technical Lead, Enterprise Risk Architecture – McLean, VA

Senior Technical Lead, Architecture – Enterprise Risk Delivery

📍 Location: McLean, VA
🏢 Work Arrangement: Primarily Onsite (Up to 6 Remote Weeks Per Year with Manager Approval)
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Available for Exceptional Candidates
💰 Compensation: $210,000 – $230,000 Base Salary + Annual Bonus

Overview

A leading financial services organization is seeking a Senior Technical Lead, Architecture – Enterprise Risk Delivery to provide architectural leadership across a portfolio of enterprise risk technology initiatives.

This Director-level individual contributor role is responsible for designing and governing enterprise-scale technology solutions supporting Financial Risk, Non-Financial Risk, Financial Crimes, and Compliance functions. The successful candidate will lead solution architecture across complex business domains while partnering closely with engineering, data, product, security, and business stakeholders to drive enterprise modernization initiatives, including cloud transformation and GenAI adoption.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Solution Architecture

  • Design enterprise-scale, secure, and scalable solution architectures.

  • Define architectural blueprints and implementation roadmaps.

  • Establish architecture standards, design patterns, and best practices.

  • Ensure long-term scalability, maintainability, and resilience of enterprise platforms.

Technical Leadership

  • Provide technical leadership across engineering, architecture, and product teams.

  • Mentor engineering teams and influence technical direction.

  • Conduct architecture reviews and provide guidance on complex technical decisions.

  • Balance innovation, delivery speed, and technical debt.

Enterprise Risk Technology

  • Deliver technology solutions supporting:

    • Financial Risk

    • Non-Financial Risk

    • Financial Crimes

    • Regulatory Compliance

  • Enable enterprise data integration and risk analytics.

  • Support regulatory compliance through modern technology solutions.

Cloud & Modern Engineering

  • Architect cloud-native enterprise solutions.

  • Drive modernization initiatives across distributed systems.

  • Lead API-first, microservices-based architecture strategies.

  • Support enterprise AI and Generative AI initiatives.

Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Partner with business leaders to translate requirements into technical solutions.

  • Collaborate with enterprise architecture, security, data, and engineering organizations.

  • Influence executive stakeholders through clear technical communication.

  • Evaluate emerging technologies aligned with strategic business goals.

Required Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.

  • Master's Degree preferred.

Experience

✔ 10+ years of software engineering experience.

✔ 8+ years in architecture or senior technical leadership.

✔ 15+ years of overall technology experience preferred.

✔ Experience leading large-scale enterprise architecture initiatives.

✔ Experience within highly regulated industries such as:

  • Financial Services

  • Banking

  • Mortgage

  • Healthcare

Technical Expertise

Enterprise Architecture

  • Solution Architecture

  • Enterprise Architecture

  • Microservices Architecture

  • API Design & Integration

  • Integration Patterns

  • Micro Frontends

  • Twelve-Factor Application Design

Cloud Platforms

  • AWS (Preferred)

  • Microsoft Azure

  • Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Modern Technologies

  • Kubernetes

  • Kafka

  • Java

  • Python

  • Angular

DevOps & Engineering

  • CI/CD

  • DevOps Practices

  • Agile Methodologies

  • Enterprise Platform Engineering

Artificial Intelligence

  • Generative AI (GenAI)

  • AI Solution Design

  • Enterprise AI Integration

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience within the mortgage or housing finance industry.

  • Cloud Architecture certifications (AWS Solutions Architect Professional or equivalent).

  • Experience leading enterprise digital transformation initiatives.

  • Background in enterprise data platforms and analytics.

  • Experience supporting regulatory technology solutions.

Must-Have Skills

Architecture

  • Enterprise Solution Architecture

  • Cloud Architecture

  • Microservices

  • API Architecture

  • Enterprise Integration

Cloud & Infrastructure

  • AWS (Preferred)

  • Azure or GCP

  • Kubernetes

  • Kafka

Development

  • Java

  • Python

  • Angular

Leadership

  • Technical Leadership

  • Enterprise Strategy

  • Executive Communication

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Architecture Governance

Modern Engineering

  • CI/CD

  • DevOps

  • Agile Delivery

  • AI / GenAI

Screening Questions

  1. Do you have at least 10 years of hands-on software engineering experience?

  2. Do you have 8 or more years of experience in solution architecture or technical leadership?

  3. Have you designed enterprise-scale cloud-native architectures using AWS, Azure, or GCP?

  4. Do you have experience with Kubernetes, Kafka, Java, Python, and modern distributed systems?

  5. Have you designed microservices, APIs, integration patterns, and cloud-native enterprise platforms?

  6. Do you have experience implementing or architecting Generative AI or AI-enabled solutions?

  7. Have you worked within highly regulated industries such as financial services, banking, mortgage, or healthcare?

  8. Have you led enterprise transformation or modernization initiatives?

  9. Do you hold any cloud architecture certifications (AWS Solutions Architect Professional or equivalent)?

  10. Are you comfortable working onsite in McLean, VA with limited remote flexibility?

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will:

  • Be an experienced enterprise architect with deep technical expertise.

  • Have successfully led architecture strategy across complex enterprise environments.

  • Possess extensive cloud architecture experience, particularly with AWS.

  • Demonstrate expertise in modern software engineering, APIs, and microservices.

  • Have experience delivering technology within highly regulated industries.

  • Be comfortable influencing executives and senior business stakeholders.

  • Mentor engineering teams while remaining hands-on with architectural decision-making.

  • Drive innovation through cloud modernization, DevOps, and AI technologies.

Candidate Snapshot

Requirement

Details

Experience

15+ Years Overall Technology Experience

Leadership

Director-Level Individual Contributor

Architecture

Enterprise Solution Architecture

Cloud

AWS (Preferred), Azure, GCP

Technologies

Kubernetes, Kafka, Java, Python, Angular

Engineering

Microservices, APIs, DevOps, CI/CD

Industry

Financial Services / Highly Regulated Environment

AI

GenAI & Enterprise AI Solutions

Location

McLean, VA

Work Arrangement

Primarily Onsite (Up to 6 Remote Weeks Per Year)

Compensation

$210K – $230K + Bonus

Relocation

Available for Exceptional Candidates

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

  • Deep expertise in enterprise architecture and cloud-native solution design.

  • Strong leadership while operating as a hands-on technical contributor.

  • Ability to translate complex business challenges into scalable technical solutions.

  • Experience driving enterprise modernization and digital transformation.

  • Strong understanding of risk, compliance, and secure architecture within regulated industries.

  • Exceptional communication skills with both executive leadership and engineering teams.

  • Passion for mentoring engineers, driving innovation, and adopting emerging technologies such as Generative AI.

 

ServiceNow Tech Lead / Principal Consultant (FSO) – Financial Services, CSM, IRM | Fully Remote

Tech Lead / Principal Consultant – ServiceNow (FSO)

📍 Location: Fully Remote
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🎓 Education: Bachelor’s Degree required (Computer Science or related)
📈 Experience Level: Mid-Senior
🕒 Experience Required: 10–15+ years
✈️ Travel: None
🌎 Visa Sponsorship: Not available

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced ServiceNow Tech Lead / Principal Consultant with strong expertise in Financial Services Operations (FSO) to lead enterprise-level implementations.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role, responsible for driving solution architecture, design, and delivery while mentoring development teams and collaborating closely with enterprise stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Architecture

  • Act as the technical owner for ServiceNow implementations

  • Lead architecture, design, and delivery of FSO-based solutions

  • Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions

  • Provide guidance on enterprise architecture and platform best practices

ServiceNow Development & Implementation

  • Lead end-to-end implementation and customization of ServiceNow solutions

  • Develop and configure:

    • Business Rules

    • Script Includes

    • UI Actions, UI Policies, Client Scripts

  • Build integrations using:

    • REST/SOAP APIs

  • Work across ServiceNow modules including:

    • FSO, CSM, CMDB, CSDM

Financial Services Operations (FSO)

  • Design and implement solutions aligned with financial services data models

  • Deliver capabilities across:

    • Dispute management

    • Customer lifecycle management

    • Payments, cards, and loan operations

    • Treasury and claims processing

  • Lead FSO solution architecture and configuration

Agile Delivery & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Work within Agile/Scrum environments (sprint planning, demos, delivery cycles)

  • Collaborate with:

    • Enterprise architecture teams

    • Business stakeholders

    • Development teams

  • Lead requirements gathering and solution workshops

Integration & Platform Management

  • Design and manage integrations with external systems

  • Ensure platform performance, scalability, and compliance

  • Support code reviews, deployment, and environment management

Governance, Risk & Compliance (IRM)

  • Contribute to IRM (Integrated Risk Management) architecture and implementation

  • Support:

    • Risk and compliance modules

    • Vendor risk management

  • Ensure alignment with regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, ISO)

Required Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in ServiceNow development and architecture

  • Strong hands-on experience with:

    • ServiceNow FSO (Financial Services Operations)

    • Customer Service Management (CSM)

  • Proven experience leading enterprise ServiceNow implementations

  • Expertise in:

    • JavaScript, HTML, CSS, XML

    • ServiceNow APIs and scripting

  • Strong understanding of:

    • CSDM, CMDB, and data models

    • ITIL and service management frameworks

Certifications (Required / Preferred)

  • ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA)

  • ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist (FSO / IRM / Risk / Vendor Risk)

  • IRM (Integrated Risk Management) experience and certification preferred

Technical Skills

  • ServiceNow platform architecture and customization

  • REST/SOAP integrations

  • Agile/Scrum delivery methodologies

  • Scripting (JavaScript, AJAX, JSON, AngularJS)

  • Enterprise architecture and solution design

Key Competencies

  • Strong technical leadership and mentoring ability

  • Excellent client-facing and communication skills

  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving capability

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in complex environments

  • Strong collaboration across distributed/global teams

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will:

  • Have deep expertise in ServiceNow FSO implementations within financial services

  • Be a hands-on architect and technical leader

  • Have experience working on large-scale enterprise transformations

  • Be comfortable leading client-facing engagements

  • Demonstrate strong knowledge of risk, compliance, and governance frameworks

Additional Information

  • Fully remote role

  • Opportunity to work on large-scale digital transformation initiatives

  • Exposure to AI-driven and enterprise platform solutions

 

Solution Architect - Microsoft Dynamics 365 | Hybrid | Delft, Netherlands | €64K–€90K

Job Title: Solution Architect - Microsoft Dynamics 365

Location: Office in Delft, ZH, travel within Netherlands/Hybrid.
Experience Level: Senior
Experience Required: Relevant professional experience
Education Level: Bachelor's degree (HBO+) or higher
Industry: Technology & Digital Solutions
Compensation:

  • Annual Salary: €64,061–€90,422

  • Monthly Salary: €4,943–€6,977

  • Inclusive Monthly Salary with Personal Budget: €5,676–€8,011
    Hours per Week: Minimum 40

Job Summary

As a Solution Architect at our client, you will be the subject-matter expert in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and related topics. Your role will involve translating client needs and business processes into digital solutions, focusing on design, security, and enterprise architecture. Collaborating with the Enterprise Architect, you will help maintain and innovate existing applications and platforms, ensuring continuous optimization with security as a central framework.

This role requires proactive engagement with stakeholders and the ability to develop and sustain solutions in a dynamic organizational environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as the subject-matter expert for Microsoft Dynamics 365 and related areas.

  • Translate client requirements and processes into digital solutions, emphasizing design, security, and enterprise architecture.

  • Contribute actively to the development and maintenance of existing applications and platforms.

  • Collaborate with the Enterprise Architect to secure and implement architectural innovations.

  • Maintain regular, proactive contact with stakeholders to refine and confirm solution directions.

  • Continuously optimize platforms and applications, with security as a key consideration.

Ideal Candidate

  • Sees the big picture in a transforming organization and acts accordingly.

  • Excellent communication skills and an intuitive understanding of organizational dynamics.

  • Experienced in both project-based and agile methodologies, taking responsibility for delivering solutions.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher (HBO+ or academic level).

  • Proven track record in Dynamics 365 architecture.

  • Knowledge of the Microsoft Azure domain.

  • Familiarity with current security standards and ISO 27001 (preferred).

Challenges to Solve

  • Translate customer requirements into effective digital solutions.

  • Optimize platforms and applications.

  • Secure and implement innovations within the existing architecture.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Annual Salary: €64,061–€90,422.

  • Monthly Salary: €4,943–€6,977.

  • Personal Budget: 24% of salary for additional income or vacation days (€5,676–€8,011 inclusive).

  • Vacation Days: 24.5 days annually.

  • BYOD Reimbursement: €30/month.

  • Supplementary Health Insurance Contribution: €30/month (with Zilveren Kruis).

  • Pension Plan: ABP pension, with the company covering 70% of the premium.

  • Additional Benefits:

    • Company phone and laptop.

    • Mileage reimbursement or free public transport subscription.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a skilled architect to drive innovation, optimize solutions, and ensure robust, secure digital platforms for a leading organization.