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Citizens · 1 day ago

Senior Architect - M365

Johnston, RI

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$112K/yr - $168K/yr

2+ years exp

Citizens is a forward-thinking bank that encourages innovation and collaboration. They are seeking a Senior Architect with expertise in Microsoft 365 and Power Platform to design and deliver scalable solutions while mentoring teams and ensuring successful implementation.

BankingCredit CardsFinancial ServicesFinTechRetail

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Responsibilities

Solution Design: Identify and deliver outcomes that meet business and technical requirements while balancing objectives and constraints

Rapid Prototyping: Apply rapid prototyping to validate design concepts, engage stakeholders early, and reduce delivery risk through iterative development

Collaboration & Mentorship: Partner with product owners, scrum masters, and managers to align on goals, mentor colleagues, assist in road map development, and clarify architectural concepts

Delivery Support: Provide guidance and occasional hands-on involvement to ensure successful implementation

Continuous Improvement: Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption where appropriate

Qualification

Microsoft 365Power PlatformAPI designInfrastructure as CodeEndpoint ManagementCloud environmentsDevOps practicesData modelingCommunication skillsMentorshipProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)

2–5 years in IT solution design or architecture roles, with at least 1–2 years working with Microsoft technologies

Knowledge of Microsoft 365 services (Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, Teams phone) and governance

Experience with Power Platform usage, Administration and governance frameworks to control the platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Copilot studio, environments)

Proficiency in API design and integration (REST, JSON, Microsoft Graph) and data integration tools

Experience with Terraform for provisioning and managing cloud resources

Proficient in utilizing tools such as Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Intune) and managing a variety of operating systems

Experienced in Windows administration, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solutions including Citrix and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Mac OS and Jamf as well as mobile device management

Understanding of networking, security, and compliance in regulated industries to apply to designs

Understanding of AWS, Azure, and GCP cloud environments

Understanding of Azure Active Directory / Entra ID, identity management, and SSO

Over familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines

Knowledge of data modeling and governance best practices

Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Ability to mentor and support delivery teams when needed

Problem-solving mindset with attention to scalability and performance

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Maternity/paternity leave

Flexible work arrangements

Education reimbursement

Wellness programs

Paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory, paid sick or paid time-away policy of very local and state jurisdiction in the United States

Company

Citizens

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At Citizens, we recognize that the journey to accomplishment is no longer linear and that individuals are made of all they have done and all they are going to do.

Founded in 1828

Providence, Rhode Island, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.citizensbank.com/

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