Senior Solution Architect

Title: Senior Solution Architect with Banking Domain Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid) Client is redefining what it means to be a "regional powerhouse." We are looking for a Senior Solution Architect to lead the technical evolution of our Retail Systems. You will be the primary architect for our Digital Banking ecosystem, focusing specifically on the high-stakes world of Money Movement. From Zelle® integrations to real-time payment rails, you will ensure our customers can move their money safely, instantly, and intuitively. Core Responsibilities ·Architectural Blueprinting: Design end-to-end solutions for retail digital platforms, ensuring seamless integration between mobile/web frontends and core banking backends. ·Money Movement Specialist: Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for P2P (Zelle), Account-to-Account (A2A) transfers, Bill Pay, and emerging Real-Time Payment (RTP/FedNow) standards. ·API & Integration Strategy: Lead the transition toward a microservices-based architecture, utilizing RESTful APIs to connect Synovus services with third-party fintech partners. ·Security-First Design: Partner with Cybersecurity to implement robust fraud detection, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and KYC/AML protocols within the payment flow. ·Technical Leadership: Bridge the gap between Product Managers and Engineering teams, translating business "dreams" into technical "realities" without breaking the system. Technical Stack & Requirements The ideal candidate lives at the intersection of traditional banking stability and fintech agility. Category Required Expertise Payment Rails Deep knowledge of Zelle, ACH, Wire Transfers, and RTP/FedNow. Digital Banking Experience with mobile banking frameworks and web-based retail portals. Architecture Microservices, Event-driven architecture (Kafka/RabbitMQ), and Cloud (Azure preferred). Integrations Open Banking APIs, FIS/Fiserv/Jack Henry core integrations, and Middleware. Compliance Understanding of Regulation E, PCI-DSS, and NACHA standards.