IT Solutions Architect

Rockland Trust is a fullservice commercial bank and financial services company committed to helping our neighbors reach their financial goals. Founded in 1907 and headquartered in Massachusetts, we proudly serve individuals, families, and businesses throughout New England with a strong emphasis on personal relationships, local decisionmaking, and community impact.

With a broad range of banking, wealth management, and investment solutions, Rockland Trust combines the resources of a growing financial institution with the personalized service of a community bank. Our longstanding philosophy-Where Each Relationship Matters-guides how we work with our customers, colleagues, and communities every day.

At Rockland Trust, our employees are at the heart of our success. We foster a collaborative, inclusive, and valuesdriven culture that encourages professional growth, innovation, and worklife balance. We are deeply committed to community involvement, financial education, and creating a workplace where individuals can build meaningful, longterm careers.

Position Overview:

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Solution Architect to join our dynamic IT Operation organization. The Solution Architect will be responsible for designing and implementing secure, robust, scalable, and high-performing software, networking and cloud solutions that align with business requirements and goals. This role requires strong hands-on technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, vendors and technology partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design end-to-end solutions based on the business needs, aligning with technical and operational objectives and enterprise architecture best practices and design patterns.
• Lead the architectural design process, including system and solution components, infrastructure, and integration design.
• Collaborate with business subject matter experts, project managers, developers, and other stakeholders to define solution requirements.
• Provide guidance on technical solutions to address business problems and goals.
• Ensure architectural decisions and solutions are in line with best practices, industry standards, and organizational requirements.
• Evaluate and recommend technologies and tools that enhance bank's efficiency and capabilities.
• Develop and document architectural models, diagrams, and documentation to support project delivery.
• Conduct system evaluations, security and risk assessments, and ensure compliance with security, scalability, and performance standards.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to development teams and bank's technology vendors and partners, ensuring the successful delivery of projects.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends, like ML, AI, cloud computing, API integration etc. continuously improving technical knowledge.
• Assist in defining technical roadmaps and future-proof solutions for long-term business objectives.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in solution architecture or a related technical role.
• Strong knowledge of software development, system integration, and infrastructure design.
• Proficient in cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS) and architectural frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).
• In-depth understanding of modern development methodologies (e.g., Agile, DevOps).
• Experience with enterprise-level applications and large-scale system deployment and migration design.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and collaborate with both technical and business units.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in TOGAF, Azure or AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or other related architecture certifications.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and APIs.
• Experience in designing solutions for industries like [insert specific industry if applicable, e.g., healthcare, finance, etc.].
• Familiarity or experience in banking systems and banking business processes, specific experience in FIS IBS or other relevant core banking is a plus.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Proactive and self-motivated with a passion for innovation and problem-solving.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and manage time effectively.

• Excellent collaboration skills with the ability to influence and drive technical decisions.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work on innovative, challenging projects with cutting-edge technologies.
• Collaborative, dynamic, and inclusive work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Benefits & Culture

Our goal is to offer our colleagues the most generous benefits package possible. We provide a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial security, and overall, well being. Benefits include: competitive compensation with performance based incentive awards, health and dental insurance, a 401(k) and DC retirement plan, LTD and life insurance, paid vacation, day care reimbursement, tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate programs, an award winning wellness program, and much more!

At Rockland Trust, you'll find a respectful and inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay Transparency

Compensation for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including skills, experience, education, and internal equity. The salary range posted reflects the company's good faith estimate of the range for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary. In addition to base salary, certain positions may be eligible for additional compensation, including commissions, incentive awards or stipends.

Accessibility & Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their roles.