Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

At Sunflower Bank, we’re experiencing great growth. Since our founding in 1892, we've been committed to serving our communities and supporting the team members who make it all possible. As a full-service financial institution, we offer a full range of relationship-focused services to meet personal, business, and wealth-management financial objectives. Creating Possibility is not just our mission, it’s what we do every day for clients and associates. Learn more about Sunflower Bank at sunflowerbank.com.

Sunflower Bank, N.A. is looking for an energetic, highly motivated individual to fill the position of a full-time Solutions Architect .

Description:

In the Solutions Architect role, you’ll lead the design and evolution of the bank’s enterprise technology ecosystem — driving innovation, scalability, and modernization across all business lines. This is a pivotal leadership role for a seasoned architect who can think strategically, execute pragmatically, and communicate effectively with executive leadership. You’ll shape the architectural blueprint that supports our rapid growth, including M&A integrations, core modernization, and the transition toward cloud-native platforms — all within a secure, compliant, and customer-centric framework.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Enterprise Architecture Strategy: Define and own the enterprise architecture vision that aligns business goals, application design, data, and infrastructure.
• Drive Scalable Solutions: Architect end-to-end systems that can scale with organizational growth and regulatory complexity, ensuring performance, resiliency, and cost efficiency.
• Guide Mergers & Acquisitions Integration: Oversee architectural due diligence, integration strategies, and platform consolidation during acquisitions or core transitions.
• Partner with Executive Leadership: Serve as a strategic advisor to the CTO, CEO, and business heads — translating complex technology strategies into business outcomes.
• Accelerate Modernization: Champion modernization of legacy systems through cloud adoption, APIs, microservices, and data-driven architectures.
• Build and Lead a High-Impact Team: Lead a team of solution architects and technical strategists focused on innovation, collaboration, and architectural excellence.
• Ensure Governance and Alignment: Establish architecture standards, review processes, and technology roadmaps to drive consistency and long-term scalability.

Education/Experience Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline required; Master’s degree or TOGAF certification preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in enterprise or solutions architecture, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven record of designing large-scale enterprise solutions within banking, fintech, or other regulated environments.
• Hands-on experience with M&A technology integrations, platform consolidation, and digital transformation.
• Strong understanding of cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, or GCP), integration frameworks (MuleSoft, Kafka, APIs), and hybrid environments.
• Demonstrated success scaling systems and teams to support organizational growth and increasing regulatory thresholds.
• Exceptional communication and executive presence — able to influence and collaborate across senior business and technology leaders.
• Deep familiarity with financial systems, payments, data platforms, and compliance frameworks (GLBA, FFIEC, PCI, SOX, etc.).

Pay is dependent on knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and location.

Sunflower Bank Benefits

People choose to “bank” with us, but for those we serve, we’re more than a bank. We strive to be the financial backbone of their lives, and we know that starts with our team.

Our supportive culture empowers team members to grow and seize new opportunities. Like our namesake, the sunflower, we are:

• Rooted in Strength
• Propelled by Growth
• Individuals in a Great Whole
• Creating Possibility
• Community Focused

Associates enjoy outstanding benefits, including:

• 401(k) Plan with 6% Match
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Plus many more associate perks & incentives!

If you qualify, apply online at

You’ve never worked anyplace like Sunflower Bank!

EOE/AA: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Vets

Open until filled; early application encouraged. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days.

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