Principal Solutions Architect

Job Description

As a Principal Solutions Architect, you will collaborate with IT, Operations, and business stakeholders to lead the development of comprehensive technical solution architectures for highly complex and high‑risk IT initiatives (valued between $1 million and $20 million). You will own the full lifecycle of solution delivery—from initial architecture capability assessment and strategic planning through solution design, stakeholder communication, and implementation guidance for delivery teams.

What will you do?

• Conduct comprehensive capability assessments of current architectural state and evaluate business strategy, requirements, and technology options to identify optimal solution alternatives aligned with business sponsor objectives.
• Develop end‑to‑end technical solutions that integrate enterprise architecture strategies, account for environmental constraints, and assess solution viability against program timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Serve as the primary technical authority on programs, directing all activities related to solution architecture development and capability management.
• Collaborate across functional teams (data, security, infrastructure, development, etc.) to ensure complete capture, definition, and communication of all solution architecture components.
• Build strong relationships and communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and partner groups through diverse engagement and collaboration approaches from initiation through closure.
• Lead group sessions ranging from small workshops to large forums for technical architecture reviews, strategic decision‑making, and collaborative problem solving.

What do you need to succeed?

Must‑have

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (computer science, mathematics, engineering, etc.) or equivalent professional experience in solution architecture.
• Minimum 10 years of IT experience, including at least 5 years leading solution architecture on large‑scale projects.
• Extensive background across diverse technologies and architectural approaches (e.g., J2EE, .NET, cloud, mid‑range systems, vendor packaged solutions, multi‑technology platforms, workflow systems, SOA, data analytics, security, etc.).
• Proven leadership capabilities demonstrated through experience managing complex technology integration initiatives and directing large cross‑functional technical teams.
• Outstanding communication abilities to translate, visualize, and explain sophisticated concepts to varied audiences spanning technical and business stakeholders.

Nice‑to‑have

• Background in the financial services industry, specifically securities brokerage operations, or consulting experience.
• Advanced degrees, active involvement in IT industry organizations, or exceptionally diverse technical background.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing cloud‑based architectural solutions.
• Background in mobile technology architecture, big data analytics design, or transactional systems development.

What's in it for you?

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high‑performing team.
• Flexible work/life balance options.
• Opportunities to do challenging work.
• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities.
• Access to a variety of job opportunities across business.

Compensation

The good‑faith expected salary range for the above position is $90,000 – $160,000 depending on factors including but not limited to the candidate's experience, skills, registration status, market conditions, and business needs. This salary range does not include other elements of total compensation, including a discretionary bonus and benefits such as a 401(k) program with company‑matching contributions; health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; and paid time‑off plan.

RBC's Compensation Philosophy

• Drives RBC's high performance culture.
• Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals.
• Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above‑market shareholder value.

Job Skills

• Applications Architecture
• Architectural Consulting
• Architectural Modeling
• Critical Thinking
• Design
• Enterprise IT Architecture
• Information Technology Consulting
• IT Architecture
• Leadership
• Multi‑Level Communication
• Platform Architecture
• Software Product Design
• Solution Architecture
• System Applications
• Transitional Architecture

Job Details

Address: 250 NICOLLET MALL:MINNEAPOLIS

City: Minneapolis

Country: United States of America

Work hours/week: 40

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2026-05-28

Application Deadline: 2026-07-03

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