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26958292
Location(s):
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Job Type:
Hybrid
Posted:
May. 04, 2026
Discover your future at Citi
Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.
Job Overview
Role Summary
The Principal Solution Architect will provide overall strategic leadership and architectural direction for the multi-year Citi Strategic Ledger (SL) program. This role will be responsible for defining the target state architecture, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards, and driving the successful transformation of Finance Technology across all involved domains. The Principal Solution Architect will lead the team of solution architects, manage executive stakeholder relationships, and steer the program through complex architectural challenges.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Vision & Leadership
- Define and Champion Architecture: Establish and communicate the overarching architectural vision and strategy for the Citi Strategic Ledger (SL) program, aligning with business objectives, Oracle SaaS capabilities, and enterprise-wide architectural standards.
- Program-level Architectural Roadmap: Develop and maintain the multi-year architectural roadmap for the entire Finance Technology transformation, ensuring phased migration from on-premise systems to Oracle SaaS.
- Architectural Governance: Lead architectural review boards, define architectural principles, and enforce governance processes to ensure solutions are robust, scalable, secure, and compliant with Citi's policies and regulatory requirements. This includes overseeing the adoption of a product-aligned Business Unit Authorized Redistributor (BU AR) model.
- Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate critical architectural risks, including those related to data quality, integration complexity, and the deprecation of legacy systems (e.g., FlexCube, FullSuite).
Executive Stakeholder Engagement
- Executive Communication: Present complex architectural concepts and trade-offs to senior leadership (CTO, Heads of Finance, Program Sponsors) and key business stakeholders, translating technical details into strategic implications.
- Cross-functional Alignment: Drive consensus and foster collaboration across diverse technology teams, business units, and external partners (e.g., Oracle) to ensure a unified approach to the transformation.
Technical Oversight & Innovation
- Deep Oracle Expertise: Possess deep expertise in Oracle SaaS for Finance, particularly in General Ledger (GL), Accounting Hub Cloud Service (AHCS), Financial Consolidation and Close Cloud Service (FCCS), and Account Reconciliation Cloud Service (ARCS), guiding the optimal utilization of these modules.
- Data Flow Mastery: Oversee the architecture of complex financial data flows from Front Office systems, through Business Activity Accounting & Reporting (BA AR), to Ledger Balances, and downstream enterprise consumption, ensuring data integrity and consistency.
- Mentorship & Guidance: Provide senior technical guidance, mentorship, and leadership to the team of Lead and Senior Solution Architects, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- 15+ years relevant experience
- Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
- Management and prioritization skills
- Ability to develop working relationships
- Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
- Self-starter with ability to take the initiative and master new tasks quickly
- Methodical, attention to detail
Education:
- Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience, potentially Masters degree and managerial experience
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
Job Family Group:
Technology
Job Family:
Architecture
Time Type:
Full time
Primary Location:
NC-CHARLOTTE (BALLANTYNE)
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$170,000.00 - $300,000.00
In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
Anticipated Posting Close Date:
May 11, 2026
Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi.
View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
Job Req Id:
26958292
Location(s):
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Job Type:
Hybrid
Posted:
May. 04, 2026
Discover your future at Citi
Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.
Job Overview
Role Summary
The Principal Solution Architect will provide overall strategic leadership and architectural direction for the multi-year Citi Strategic Ledger (SL) program. This role will be responsible for defining the target state architecture, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards, and driving the successful transformation of Finance Technology across all involved domains. The Principal Solution Architect will lead the team of solution architects, manage executive stakeholder relationships, and steer the program through complex architectural challenges.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Vision & Leadership
- Define and Champion Architecture: Establish and communicate the overarching architectural vision and strategy for the Citi Strategic Ledger (SL) program, aligning with business objectives, Oracle SaaS capabilities, and enterprise-wide architectural standards.
- Program-level Architectural Roadmap: Develop and maintain the multi-year architectural roadmap for the entire Finance Technology transformation, ensuring phased migration from on-premise systems to Oracle SaaS.
- Architectural Governance: Lead architectural review boards, define architectural principles, and enforce governance processes to ensure solutions are robust, scalable, secure, and compliant with Citi's policies and regulatory requirements. This includes overseeing the adoption of a product-aligned Business Unit Authorized Redistributor (BU AR) model.
- Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate critical architectural risks, including those related to data quality, integration complexity, and the deprecation of legacy systems (e.g., FlexCube, FullSuite).
Executive Stakeholder Engagement
- Executive Communication: Present complex architectural concepts and trade-offs to senior leadership (CTO, Heads of Finance, Program Sponsors) and key business stakeholders, translating technical details into strategic implications.
- Cross-functional Alignment: Drive consensus and foster collaboration across diverse technology teams, business units, and external partners (e.g., Oracle) to ensure a unified approach to the transformation.
Technical Oversight & Innovation
- Deep Oracle Expertise: Possess deep expertise in Oracle SaaS for Finance, particularly in General Ledger (GL), Accounting Hub Cloud Service (AHCS), Financial Consolidation and Close Cloud Service (FCCS), and Account Reconciliation Cloud Service (ARCS), guiding the optimal utilization of these modules.
- Data Flow Mastery: Oversee the architecture of complex financial data flows from Front Office systems, through Business Activity Accounting & Reporting (BA AR), to Ledger Balances, and downstream enterprise consumption, ensuring data integrity and consistency.
- Mentorship & Guidance: Provide senior technical guidance, mentorship, and leadership to the team of Lead and Senior Solution Architects, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- 15+ years relevant experience
- Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
- Management and prioritization skills
- Ability to develop working relationships
- Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
- Self-starter with ability to take the initiative and master new tasks quickly
- Methodical, attention to detail
Education:
- Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience, potentially Masters degree and managerial experience
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
Job Family Group:
Technology
Job Family:
Architecture
Time Type:
Full time
Primary Location:
NC-CHARLOTTE (BALLANTYNE)
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$170,000.00 - $300,000.00
In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
Anticipated Posting Close Date:
May 11, 2026
Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi.
View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Principal Solution Architect
Document your architecture credentials precisely
USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation claims for senior technical roles. Gather certifications, published case studies, and project documentation that tie your degree field directly to solution design work before approaching employers.
Verify your SOC code before accepting offers
Principal Solution Architects can be classified under multiple SOC codes with different prevailing wage levels. Check the O*NET profile for your target job duties and confirm which code your employer plans to use on the LCA before signing.
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Use Migrate Mate to filter Principal Solution Architect roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this title, so you're only engaging companies with a real track record of H-1B sponsorship for your level.
Push for premium processing in your offer negotiation
Standard H-1B adjudication can run four to six months, which creates risk if you're in a 60-day grace period after a layoff. Negotiate premium processing upfront so USCIS reaches a decision within 15 business days.
Confirm your employer's prevailing wage tier early
Run the OFLC Wage Search for your job title, worksite location, and SOC code before your offer letter is drafted. If the employer's offered salary falls below Level III or IV, the LCA will fail certification and the H-1B petition can't proceed.
Audit your employment history for specialty occupation gaps
If your past roles include general consulting or pre-sales work not tied to a technical degree field, USCIS may issue an RFE challenging specialty occupation. Build a paper trail linking each past role to degree-specific technical responsibilities before filing.
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Find Principal Solution Architect JobsPrincipal Solution Architect H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Principal Solution Architect role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS evaluates whether the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field. Principal Solution Architect roles tied to cloud architecture, systems integration, or enterprise infrastructure typically satisfy this because the work requires applied knowledge from computer science, engineering, or information systems. Roles with broad pre-sales or generalist consulting duties can face RFEs if the degree connection isn't clearly documented.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for this role?
Enterprise software vendors, cloud platform companies, and large systems integrators file H-1B petitions for Principal Solution Architects at higher rates than other employer types. Professional services firms with federal or enterprise contracts also sponsor regularly. You can browse verified H-1B-sponsoring employers hiring for this role on Migrate Mate, which filters listings by employers with confirmed LCA filing history for this title.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Principal Solution Architect H-1B petitions?
The DOL requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for the role's SOC code and worksite location, certified through an LCA before the H-1B petition is filed. Principal Solution Architects are typically classified at wage Level III or IV, which reflects senior or fully competent positions. If the employer's offered salary falls below the certified prevailing wage, DOL will reject the LCA and the H-1B petition can't move forward.
Can a Principal Solution Architect change employers while on H-1B status?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21. Once USCIS has had your original petition pending for 180 days or more, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new H-1B petition on your behalf. The new employer must file before your current authorized period ends. Portability lets you switch without waiting for the new petition to be approved, which matters when you're mid-project or facing a tight timeline.
What documentation should a Principal Solution Architect prepare to support an H-1B petition?
You'll need your academic credentials showing a degree in a relevant technical field, plus supporting evidence that ties your degree discipline to the specific duties of the role. Employers often request transcripts, credential evaluations if your degree is from outside the U.S., and detailed job descriptions that list degree requirements explicitly. If your title has evolved through promotions, a letter from a previous employer documenting the technical scope of prior roles can strengthen the specialty occupation argument.
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