Solution Owner
Apply NowCompany: Candescent
Location: Atlanta, GA 30349
Description:
Candescent is the largest non-core digital banking provider. We bring together the transformative technologies that power and connect account opening, digital banking and branch solutions for banks and credit unions of all sizes on any core. Our Candescent solutions power the top three U.S. mobile banking apps and are trusted by banks and credit unions of all sizes.
We offer an extensive portfolio of industry-leading products and services with an extensible ecosystem of out-of-the-box and integrated partner solutions. In addition, our API-first architecture and developer tools enable financial institutions to optimize and expand upon their existing capabilities by seamlessly integrating custom-built or third-party solutions. And our connected in-person, remote and digital experiences reinvent customer service across all channels.
Self-service configuration and marketing tools give financial institutions greater control of their branding, targeted messaging and overall user experience. And data-driven analytics and reporting tools provide valuable insights to help drive continued growth and profitability. From conversions and implementations to custom development and customer care, our clients get expert, end-to-end support at every step.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Solution Architecture to lead our data strategy and oversee our systems architecture. This strategic role is responsible for ensuring that our systems and data strategy align with business goals and that best practices, data governance, quality, and accessibility are maintained across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Data Governance:
Cross Team Collaboration:
Stakeholder Engagement:
Technology Evaluation:
Performance Monitoring:
Qualifications:
Offers of employment are conditional upon passage of screening criteria applicable to the job.
EEO Statement
Integrated into our shared values is Candescent's commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, military service, genetic information, or any other characteristic or conduct protected by law. Candescent is committed to being a globally inclusive company where all people are treated fairly, recognized for their individuality, promoted based on performance, and encouraged to strive to reach their full potential. We believe in understanding and respecting differences among all people. Every individual at Candescent has an ongoing responsibility to respect and support a globally diverse environment.
Statement to Third Party Agencies
To ALL recruitment agencies: Candescent only accepts resumes from agencies on the preferred supplier list. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, Candescent employees, or any Candescent facility. Candescent is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes.
We offer an extensive portfolio of industry-leading products and services with an extensible ecosystem of out-of-the-box and integrated partner solutions. In addition, our API-first architecture and developer tools enable financial institutions to optimize and expand upon their existing capabilities by seamlessly integrating custom-built or third-party solutions. And our connected in-person, remote and digital experiences reinvent customer service across all channels.
Self-service configuration and marketing tools give financial institutions greater control of their branding, targeted messaging and overall user experience. And data-driven analytics and reporting tools provide valuable insights to help drive continued growth and profitability. From conversions and implementations to custom development and customer care, our clients get expert, end-to-end support at every step.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Solution Architecture to lead our data strategy and oversee our systems architecture. This strategic role is responsible for ensuring that our systems and data strategy align with business goals and that best practices, data governance, quality, and accessibility are maintained across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Data Governance:
- Establish and IT governance policies and practices for quality, privacy, and compliance.
- Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure adherence to data protection regulations.
Cross Team Collaboration:
- Partner with various application development teams and business stakeholders to achieve business goals.
- Mentor team members across the organization to break down silo's, and drive an end-to-end thought process.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Collaborate with executive leadership and business units to understand their goals and key measures, translating those needs into solution designs.
Technology Evaluation:
- Assess and recommend technologies and practices to meet the organization's IT needs aligned with the business objectives.
- Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in data architecture and management.
Performance Monitoring:
- Establish metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of their applications.
- Continuously monitor and optimize application performance and capacity.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; a Master's degree is preferred or a combination of education and experience
- 5+ years of experience in solution architecture, or related roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership position.
- Strong business acumen, preferably within a software company.
- Prefer experience in Enterprise Application role i.e. SalesForce, Billing, ServiceNow, or other ERP systems
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to drive change and foster a customer first culture within an organizations internal and external customers.
Offers of employment are conditional upon passage of screening criteria applicable to the job.
EEO Statement
Integrated into our shared values is Candescent's commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, military service, genetic information, or any other characteristic or conduct protected by law. Candescent is committed to being a globally inclusive company where all people are treated fairly, recognized for their individuality, promoted based on performance, and encouraged to strive to reach their full potential. We believe in understanding and respecting differences among all people. Every individual at Candescent has an ongoing responsibility to respect and support a globally diverse environment.
Statement to Third Party Agencies
To ALL recruitment agencies: Candescent only accepts resumes from agencies on the preferred supplier list. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, Candescent employees, or any Candescent facility. Candescent is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes.