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Date: Aug 19, 2026

Location: San Juan, PR

Company: Popular

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Job Title: Solutions Architect | Technology Analysis & Solution Design

General Description

We are looking for a Solutions Architect under the Information Technology division. In this position you will have a significant role in the design and evaluation of application architectures across multiple lines of business in alignment with application modernization strategies & capabilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end architecture design in collaboration with domain architects.
• Assess the systems architecture currently in place and work with technical staff to recommend solutions to improve it, in alignment with Enterprise Architecture.
• Understand potential impacts of proposed solutions on other systems, processes or projects. Assist teams by providing appropriate direction, design considerations, tradeoffs, benefits and recommendations.
• Constantly develop knowledge of current and emerging technologies. Identify new and emerging solutions, assess their relevance and potential value to the organization and provide recommendations to teammates and management.
• Participating in the day-to-day execution of the Enterprise Architecture strategy
• Aid in steering the technology direction and standards.

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Systems or related field.

Preferred Certificates and Licenses

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect
• IASA Certified IT Architect

Experience and Skills

• 3 years of professional experience in one or a combination of the following areas: application architecture, application development, cloud-native technologies, integration architecture, IT infrastructure and operations.
• Hands-on experience on application architecture understanding the layout of application deployment and design, middleware options, protocols, API gateways and platform infrastructures.
• Keen interest in new technologies, willingness to research and self-study to keep skills relevant.
• Mentors and motivates others to provide results, seek opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Comfortable working in cross functional teams.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to work effectively with individuals of varying backgrounds, levels, and technical expertise.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail, intuitive, assertive, proactive, and positive.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, and rapidly changing environment.
• Must be self-motivated, team-oriented, and able to operate with minimal supervision.
• Experience in financial services/banking a plus.
• Experience in agile/scrum environment is a plus

Important: The candidate must provide evidence of academic preparation or courses related to the job posting, if necessary.

Our hybrid work model benefit applies to certain positions and is subject to changes based on the organizational needs.

Popular is Puerto Rico's leading financial institution and have been evolving since it was founded over a century ago. From a small bank it has developed into a large corporation that offer a wide variety of services and financial solutions to our customers, with presence in the United States, the Caribbean and Latin America.

As employees, we are dedicated to making our customers dreams come true by offering financial solutions in each stage of their life. Our extensive trajectory demonstrates the resiliency and determination of our employees to innovate, reach for the right solutions and strongly support the communities we serve; therefore, we value their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds.

We reaffirm our commitment to always offer essential financial services and solutions for our customers and communities, including during emergency situations and/or natural disasters. Popular's employees are considered essential workers, whose role is critical in the continuity of these important services even under such circumstances. By applying to this position, you acknowledge that Popular may require your services during and immediately after any such events.

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