Director of Architecture - Card Processing Platform

At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.Job DescriptionJob SummaryU.S. Bank is seeking a highly experienced technology leader to serve as the Director of Architecture for a critical card processing platform supporting Consumer and Small Business customers in a highly regulated, always-on environment.This role leads the architecture function, overseeing a team of architects responsible for designing and guiding complex payment solutions across a hybrid technology landscape. The Director will drive architecture strategy, solution design, and feasibility decisions across new product initiatives and business opportunities.This is a technical leadership role, focused on architecture design and decision-making—not engineering execution—requiring strong expertise across mainframe and modern technology stacks (distributed systems, cloud, APIs, and microservices).What You’ll DoArchitecture LeadershipLead and develop a team of architects responsible for end-to-end architecture across ICS initiativesEstablish architectural direction across mainframe, API, distributed systems, and cloud environmentsDrive consistency, quality, scalability, and governance in architecture practicesSolution Design & FeasibilityOversee high-level solution design, feasibility assessments, and effort sizing for new products and business initiativesPartner with business and technology stakeholders to define scalable, viable architecture approaches prior to developmentCross-Platform Architecture & StrategyDrive architecture across a hybrid, multi-technology environment, including:Mainframe platforms (core system of record)Distributed systems and application servicesAPI and integration architectureCloud and microservices-based platformsEnsure solutions balance modernization, scalability, resiliency, and platform stabilityCross-Functional PartnershipCollaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and Business leaders to shape solutionsTranslate business needs into clear, scalable architectural designsPartner with Enterprise Architecture and platform teams to ensure alignment to broader strategyTechnical Leadership & Decision-MakingProvide oversight of conceptual architecture design across systems and integrationsDrive technical tradeoff decisions and long-term architecture strategyInfluence senior stakeholders through clear, executive-level communicationBasic Qualifications10+ years of experience in software engineering, architecture, or related rolesExperience leading architecture teams or senior-level architectsDeep expertise in designing across:Mainframe systems (required)Distributed systems and application architecturesAPIs and integration patternsCloud, microservices, and modern architecture patterns (e.g., domain-driven design, event-driven architecture)Experience supporting complex, high-availability platforms (e.g., payments, financial services, or similar)Ability to lead across legacy and modern technology environments simultaneouslyExperience with solution feasibility, sizing, or pre-development architecture workPreferred Skills/ExperienceExperience supporting payments or card processing platformsExperience in highly regulated, mission-critical environmentsExposure to cloud transformation and hybrid architecture strategiesStrong executive communication and stakeholder influence skillsWhat Sets This Role ApartLeads architecture strategy and design, not delivery executionOwns architecture across both legacy and modern platformsOperates at the intersection of technology, product, and business strategyPlays a critical role in modernizing a core, enterprise-scale platformLocation ExpectationThis role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week.If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants. Benefits:Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following:Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)Basic term and optional term life insuranceShort-term and long-term disabilityPregnancy disability and parental leave401(k) and employer-funded retirement planPaid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)Up to 11 paid holiday opportunitiesAdoption assistanceSick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by lawReview our full benefits available by employment status here. U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.E-VerifyU.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $143,905.00 - $169,300.00U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.SummaryLocation: Brookfield, WI; Atlanta, GA; Cupertino, CA; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Gresham, OR; Cincinnati, OH; Irving, TX; Hopkins, MNType: Full time