Lead Solution Architect - Irvine - Capital Group

Description

Overview

"I can be myself at work." You are more than a job title. We want you to feel comfortable doing great work and bringing your best, authentic self to everything you do. We value your talents, traditions, and uniqueness—and we're committed to fostering a strong sense of belonging in a respectful workplace. We intentionally seek diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds, investing in a culture designed to celebrate differences. We believe that belonging leads to better outcomes and a stronger community of associates united by our mission. At Capital, we live our core values every day: Integrity, Client Focus, Diverse Perspectives, Long-Term Thinking, and Community.

You can influence your income. Your performance will be reviewed annually, and your compensation will be designed to motivate and reward the value you provide. You'll receive a competitive salary, bonuses and benefits. Your company-funded retirement contribution will factor in salary and variable pay, including bonuses.

You can lead a full life. You bring unique goals and interests to your job and your life. Whether you're raising a family, you're passionate about where you volunteer, or you want to explore different career paths, we'll give you the resources that can set you up for success.

Benefits (selected)

• Enjoy generous time-away and health benefits from day one, with the opportunity for flexible work options
• Receive 2-for-1 matching gifts for charitable contributions and the opportunity to secure annual grants for organizations you love
• Access on-demand professional development resources to hone existing skills and learn new ones

Lead Solutions Architect – Role Overview

As a Lead Architect, you will serve as the technical domain expert for solution architectures across Capital Group's corporate capabilities, including Finance, HR, Legal & Compliance, Global Risk Management, Workplace Experience, Global Communications, and IT. You'll partner with business and IT leaders to define the target state architecture and technology strategy, drive innovation and transformation, and enable solutions aligned with Capital Group's long-term strategic vision.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Architecture Leadership: shape target state architecture and technology strategy for Capital Group Corporate Technology portfolio; maintain understanding of application portfolios and their health; ensure alignment with business strategies; define current and future state architectures; develop roadmaps; stay current with technology trends; build and maintain relationships with business and IT partners.
• Solution Delivery: act as the solution architect for high-impact programs and projects; develop architectural blueprints and guide decisions; conduct architecture reviews and provide hands-on guidance to development teams; ensure designs conform to enterprise standards and objectives.
• Standards and Architecture Governance: contribute to and leverage enterprise technology standards; promote governance processes; define and manage reference architectures, technology standards, and reusable models and templates; familiarity with shared enterprise platforms (cloud, data platforms, enterprise data lake, AI platforms).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience managing technology portfolios supporting corporate functions (Finance, HR, Legal & Compliance, IT operations).
• 10+ years of enterprise architecture experience with a track record of defining target state architectures and roadmaps for large portfolios.
• Demonstrated success in leading digital transformation initiatives, including legacy modernization and large-scale vendor solutions.
• Strong architecture and hands-on experience with enterprise platforms such as Workday, ServiceNow, and SAP.
• Experience with cloud and data platforms including AWS, Azure, and Databricks.
• Deep expertise in modern application, data, and integration architectures.
• Ability to evaluate emerging technologies and recommend implementation patterns and standards.
• Hands-on experience with AI implementation, including Microsoft Copilot Studio, AI Gateway, and GenAI integrations with SAP, Workday, and ServiceNow.
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking with the ability to communicate across all levels.
• Excellent collaboration skills with the ability to lead and inspire architects and engineers.
• A background in financial services or asset management is a plus.

Application and About Capital Group

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At Capital Group, the success of the people who invest with us depends on the people in whom we invest. We offer a culture, compensation and opportunities that empower our associates to build successful and prosperous careers. Through nine decades, our goal has been to improve people's lives through successful investing. We know that our history is a testament to the strength of the people we hire. More than 9,000 associates in 30+ offices around the world help our clients and each other grow and thrive every day. Find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Glassdoor.

Compensation and Benefits Notes

Southern California Base Salary Range: $201,683 - $322,693. In addition to a highly competitive base salary, per plan guidelines you may be eligible for an individual annual performance bonus, a capital profitability bonus, and a retirement plan where Capital contributes 15% of eligible earnings. Temporary positions in the United States are excluded from the above compensation and benefit plans.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, complying with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit discrimination in employment decisions. Our policies prohibit unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including gender and gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, AIDS/HIV status, political activities or affiliations, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, assault or stalking, or any other characteristic protected by law.