Testing Architect

About Working at Commerce

Building a career here is more than just steps on a ladder. It’s about helping people find financial safety and success, helping businesses thrive, and making sure people and their money are taken care of. And our commitment doesn’t stop there. Our culture is about our people, the ones in our communities and the ones that work with us.

Here, you’ll find opportunities to grow and learn, to connect with others, and build relationships with the people around you. You’ll have the space and resources to grow into the best version of yourself. Because our number one investment is you.

Creating an award-winning culture doesn't come easy. And after 160 years, we know Commerce Bank is only at its best when our people are. If this sounds interesting to you, keep reading and let’s talk.

Compensation Range

Annual Salary: $102,500.00 - $139,000.00 (Amount based on relevant experience, skills, and competencies.)

At Commerce Bank, innovation and creativity are the driving forces behind our IT team's success. We are catalysts of transformation who power applications, secure networks, and implement cutting-edge initiatives that propel our business units forward. The banking industry's rapid evolution provides us with an exciting opportunity to continuously learn, grow, and harness new technologies that elevate the experience for our customers. What sets Commerce Bank apart is our company culture and leadership, areas in which we continually invest. This commitment fosters innovation, enhances customer and employee experiences, while reinforcing our belief that our diverse team is our greatest competitive advantage. We actively seek candidates who share our passion for technology and bring fresh perspectives to the table. A diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints allows us to develop truly innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our banking community. Join us in shaping the future of banking technology. At Commerce Bank IT, you'll find a culture of equity, belonging, and endless opportunities to make a lasting impact. Help us drive innovation that raises the bar for our industry.

Essential Functions

• Develop and maintain domain reference architecture

• Communicate the high-level API integrations of all banking applications under the responsibility of the domain area

• Participate in cross domain reference architecture development

• Serve as the domain architecture consultant for development teams

• Participate in architecture reviews

• Manage architecture exceptions for domain

• Represent the domain area within the Enterprise Architecture committee

• Represent the domain area in technical consultation meetings with other teams within IT and the Lines of Business

• Assist with incident events across all app codes within the domain area as needed

• Own and direct the management of domain specific documentation and interaction with the Information Security team

• Assist the team when needed to triage and/or solve technical challenges

• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Basic understanding of domain architecture

• Basic understanding of Java and/or C#

• Basic understanding of Microsoft Sql Server

• Basic understanding of internal and external API integrations

• Basic understanding of microservices

• Basic understanding of modern CI/CD pipelines

• Complex problem solving skills

• Ability to understand and address application issues including integrations and connectivity

• Develop and maintain good relationships with stakeholders and vendor representatives

• Motivated and organized self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Inquisitive, agile and strong team player with excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to remain adaptable and resilient to all situations with an optimistic outlook and cast a positive shadow that is aligned with our culture and Core Values

• Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in: Computer Science, Math, Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience required

• 3+ years of engineering experience in Domain (Business, Information, Applications, Technology Infrastructure) required

• 3+ years of experience in producing design documentation, patterns, standards, or specifications preferred

• 2+ years of experience designing and/or implementing enterprise applications and integrations required

*Hybrid Schedule: In office minimum 1 day per week

**Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship

***For individuals applying, assigned and/or hired to work in areas with pay transparency requirements, Commerce is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for some roles. This compensation range is for the Domain Architect I & II job and contemplates a wide range of factors that are considered in determining most appropriate job level and making compensation decisions, including but not limited to location, skill sets, education, relevant experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable differentials (geographic, bilingual, or shift) that could be associated with the position or where it is filled. At Commerce, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each situation. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay is $102,500 to $139,000 annually. This position will be eligible for additional compensation through performance-based incentive plan(s) that will correspond to meeting performance goals.