Company Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City (FRBKC) is seeking a solution architect to join the Disbursement Services Modernization Initiative (DSMI). DSMI is an initiative to implement a modern cloud-based payments platform for the United States Treasury. The modern platform will provide numerous Treasury business capabilities supporting domestic payments, international payments, and payments to government agency grant recipients. The DSMI team supports the development of cloud-based services that will comprise the modernized, resilient Treasury payments platform. This payments platform will be composed of a wide-range of technologies like Java, Angular, Python, Docker, Kubernetes, and Blockchain plus Amazon Web Services (AWS) technologies like S3, API Gateway, EMR, Kinesis, Lambda, EKS, SQS, Aurora, DynamoDB, and many more. The successful applicant will join our group of architects responsible for architecting the payments platform and working collaboratively with teams of engineers to build cloud services in a scaled-agile team setting. If the collaborative, modern environment described above sounds exciting to you and you possess expertise in the end-to-end process of delivering software and architecting cloud-native solutions, we invite you to apply to become part of our team of architects and engineers. KEY ACTIVITIES Architects and designs cloud-native technical architectures for solutions (products, services, etc.) by following applicable frameworks, patterns, and standards and ensuring that a shared technical and architectural vision is realized. Executes and implements portfolio and solution strategies, including hands-on coding and resolving operational issues. Reviews detailed designs and collaborates with the delivery team for best solutions. Drives decisions by following applicable frameworks, patterns, and standards and ensuring that a shared technical and architectural vision is realized. Collaborates with other architects on business drivers and enterprise strategy to determine the appropriate technical options to meet needs and effectively drive appropriate design tradeoffs and cost/benefit. Establishes and fosters strong relationships with customers, service providers, vendor partners, and technical peers, with special attention to business stakeholders, to ensure understanding of business drivers and strategy. Advises on emerging technologies and modern architecture. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree specializing in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), or a closely related field, from an accredited college or university, or equivalent combination of directly related education and/or experience. Typically requires at least six to 15 years of relevant and progressive information technology experience directly related to architecture, design, and development of software solutions, ranging in complexity from department-class to enterprise-class. New team members will be hired into the solution architect job family according to skills and experience. Basic to advanced understanding of architectural characteristics and uses them to drive design. Basic to advanced understanding of architectural tradeoffs and uses them to suggest patterns based on architectural characteristics. Basic to advanced understanding of technology tradeoffs and the business implications of those tradeoffs. At a minimum, successful applicants should possess an advanced understanding of Industry software development methodologies, standards and architecture frameworks. Expertise in automated testing and the use of modern CI/CD pipelines using DevOps tooling (e.g. Git, Bitbucket, Bamboo, GitLab, Maven, Nexus, Fortify, Sonar, etc.) is required. Experience in architecting and implementing cloud-native microservices in AWS cloud environments is strongly preferred. Proficiency in Agile software development principles is required. Demonstrated ability to adapt and quickly learn new technologies (e.g. cloud services, containers, etc…). Strong oral and written communication skills. Able to explain complex technical information to technical and non-technical staff in a clear and concise manner. Positively influences/reconciles opposing ideas. Should be able to develop presentations and technical writings that deliver complex ideas to audiences at all levels such as Product Manager, Business Owner, Business Leader, etc. in a persuasive and convincing manner. Continuously improves processes and contributes to innovation. Participates in establishing and achieving team goals. Proactively resolves issues and roadblocks. Aligns with customer needs and seeks to understand the business in order to pursue business outcomes. Adept at solving problems and able to analyze details while concurrently adopting a big picture view, with an inclination for simple, re-usable solutions. Strong interpersonal skills. Develops strong partnerships and relationships with team members, remaining positive to promote a collaborative and team environment. United States citizenship is required for this position. “Incumbent must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless the Bank grants an accommodation based on a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief.” This position has additional screening requirements due to the information accessed while preforming the job. These additional screenings would be initiated at the time of offer acceptance and can take up to a couple of months to be completed. You can begin work before the screening is completed; however, continued employment is contingent on acceptable screening results. The areas screened may include education/employment verification, criminal history, credit history, and reference checks. The primary desired work location for this position is Kansas City. We offer employees the flexibility to work from home up to 80 percent of the time, depending on specific team needs. Also considering full time remote candidates. Our Total Rewards programs offers benefits that go beyond the basics featuring: Market-leading Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Tuition Reimbursement 401k/Thrift Plan Pension Plan Flexible Spending Accounts Life Insurance Vacation & Personal Time 11 Paid Holidays Parental Leave Adoption Assistance Onsite Fitness Center (Kansas City location) Onsite Cafeteria Additional Convenience Benefits, Discounts and More… Full Time / Part Time Full time Regular / Temporary Regular Job Exempt (Yes / No) Yes Job Category Information Technology Work Shift First (United States of America) The Federal Reserve Banks believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as an organization, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences. Privacy Notice