Solutions Architect with Lending Origination

Location: Chicago / Naperville

3 Months

Remote Available / If Local 2 Days Onsite

#1: Marine Lending

#2: Indirect RV (Indirect Relative Value)

#3: CRIF Lending (Migration from Sibel to CRIF or similar platform migrations.)

Design and Govern:

• Real-time, Near Real-Time (NRT), Batch, and Event-Driven integrations

• API-first and Microservices architectures

• Enterprise integrations with: o Loan Origination Systems (LOS)

o Core Banking Platforms o Servicing Platforms (e.g., XAM) o CRIF platforms and decision engines

o Credit Bureaus o Fraud, KYC, AML, and Payment platforms

o Enterprise Data Platforms

Modernization & Transformation

• Lead LOS modernization and cloud transformation initiatives.

• Develop migration and coexistence strategies between legacy and target-state platforms. • Drive conversion initiatives such as Sibel → CRIF or similar Origination System migrations. • Support platform consolidation and lending transformation programs.

Architecture Governance

• Produce high-quality architecture artifacts and executive-level documentation.

• Lead architecture reviews and secure approvals through:

o TDRC (Technical Design Review Committee)

o ARB (Architecture Review Board)

• Ensure alignment with Enterprise Architecture, Security, Risk, and Data Governance standards.

MUST HAVE

• 10+ years of technology experience with significant Solution Architecture experience.

• Deep expertise in processes and dealer ecosystems.

*Experience working with multi teams (various architecture functions) and clearing architecture decision through governance processes.

*Hand-on solutions architecture recommendations, current state, application view, eco view & sequence diagrams.

• Hands-on experience delivering enterprise-scale lending solutions.

• Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure).

• Expertise in:

o API-first architecture o Microservices and domain-driven design

o Event-driven architecture and Kafka o Messaging and integration patterns

o Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift o High-volume, scalable application architecture

o High availability, resiliency, and performance engineering

NICE TO HAVE

Indirect RV & Marine Lending Origination

Experience with ArchiMate / iServer is a preferred skill.

Experience with CRIF lending, credit, and decisioning platforms.

Experience integrating with XAM or similar servicing systems.

Experience with LOS replacement, modernization, and conversion programs, including Sibel to CRIF or similar platform migrations.

Experience creating Business Capability Maps, Current-State, Transition-State, and Target-State architectures.

TOGAF, AWS, or Azure certifications are a plus.

Any specific education/certifications: TOGAF, AWS, or Azure certifications are a plus.