Solutions Architecture Consultant

Together we fight for everyone's opportunity for a better financial future. We will do this together — with customers, partners and colleagues. We will fight for others, not against: We will stand up for and champion everyone's access to opportunities. The status quo is not good enough … we believe every individual and every community deserves access to financial opportunities. We are determined to support both individuals and communities in reaching a better financial future. We know that reaching this future depends on our actions today. Like our Purpose Statement, Voya believes in being bold and committed to action. We are committed to a work environment where the differences that we are born with — and those we acquire throughout our lives — are understood, valued and intentionally pursued. We believe that our employees own our culture and have a responsibility to foster an environment where we all feel comfortable bringing our whole selves to work. Purposefully bringing our differences together to positively influence our culture, serve our clients and enrich our communities is essential to our vision. Are you ready to join a company with a strong purpose and a winning culture? Start your Voyage

• Apply Now 🧭 Position Summary The IT Architect is a strategic technical leader responsible for designing and implementing scalable, secure, and efficient IT systems that align with business goals.

This role bridges business strategy and technical execution, with a strong emphasis on cloud architecture, artificial intelligence integration, and enterprise modernization. 🎯 Key Responsibilities Architecture Design & Strategy Develop and maintain enterprise-wide IT architecture frameworks and blueprints. Define application, system, and technical architectures for major initiatives. Align IT solutions with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and emerging technologies. AI & Cloud Integration Design and implement AI-driven solutions for automation, analytics, and decision support. Architect and optimize cloud-native applications and services on Microsoft Azure, including Azure AI, Azure Machine Learning, and Azure OpenAI. Evaluate and integrate AI models and platforms into enterprise workflows. Solution Development Lead feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for proposed solutions. Select appropriate technologies and platforms for hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Oversee implementation of IT systems, ensuring performance, scalability, and security. Collaboration & Leadership Partner with business stakeholders, developers, and project managers to translate business needs into technical solutions. Provide architectural guidance to development and infrastructure teams. Mentor junior architects and engineers. Governance & Compliance Ensure architectural consistency and adherence to standards and best practices. Document architectural decisions, trade-offs, and system designs. Support security and compliance initiatives, including disaster recovery planning. Innovation & Continuous Improvement Stay current with emerging technologies, especially in AI, cloud, and cybersecurity. Recommend improvements to existing systems and processes. Drive adoption of modern architectural patterns (e.g., microservices, event-driven architecture). 🧠 Required Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 8+ years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years in an architectural or technical leadership role. Proven experience with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman). Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure services, including Azure DevOps, Azure Functions, and Azure Kubernetes Service. Hands-on experience with AI/ML platforms, model deployment, and data pipelines. Proficiency in modern development stacks (.NET, Python, SQL, APIs, etc.). Experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). 💡 Preferred Skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Experience in financial services or regulated industries is a plus. Familiarity with ESG data integration and data governance is advantageous.

Compensation Pay Disclosure:

Voya is committed to pay that's fair and equitable, which means comparable pay for comparable roles and responsibilities. The below annual base salary range reflects the expected hiring range(s) for this position in the location(s) listed. In addition to base salary, Voya offers incentive opportunities (i.e., annual cash incentives, sales incentives, and/or long-term incentives) based on the role to reward the achievement of annual performance objectives. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Voya Financial is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted salary range based upon the candidate's geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked. $180,000

• 195,000 Be Well.

Stay Well. Voya provides the resources that can make a difference in your lives. To us, this means thriving physically, financially, socially and emotionally. Voya benefits are designed to help you do just that. That's why we offer an array of plans, programs, tools and resources with one goal in mind: To help you and your family be well and stay well. What We Offer Health, dental, vision and life insurance plans 401(k) Savings plan

• with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%) Voya Retirement Plan
• employer paid cash balance retirement plan (4%) Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year Paid time off
• including 20 days paid time off, nine paid company holidays and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day.

Paid volunteer time — 40 hours per calendar year Learn more about Voya benefits (download PDF) Critical Skills At Voya, we have identified the following critical skills which are key to success in our culture:

Customer Focused :

Passionate drive to delight our customers and offer unique solutions that deliver on their expectations.

Critical Thinking :

Thoughtful process of analyzing data and problem solving data to reach a well-reasoned solution.

Team Mentality :

Partnering effectively to drive our culture and execute on our common goals.

Business Acumen :

Appreciation and understanding of the financial services industry in order to make sound business decisions.

Learning Agility :

Openness to new ways of thinking and acquiring new skills to retain a competitive advantage. Learn more about Critical Skills Equal Employment Opportunity Voya Financial is an equal-opportunity employer. Voya Financial provides equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other status protected by state or local law. Reasonable Accommodations Voya is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Voya will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please reference resources for applicants with disabilities . Misuse of Voya's name in fraud schemes