Hybrid Principal Solution Architect – Application & Cloud at Toyota
Toyota · Plano, Texas, United States Of America · Hybrid
- Office in Plano, Texas
Overview
Who we are
Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.
An important part of the Toyota family is Toyota Financial Services (TFS), the finance and insurance brand for Toyota and Lexus in North America. While TFS is a separate business entity, it is an essential part of this world-changing company- delivering on Toyota's vision to move people beyond what's possible. At TFS, you will help create best-in-class customer experience in an innovative, collaborative environment.
To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.
Who we’re looking for
Toyota Financial Services is seeking a Principal Solution Architect – Application & Cloud to drive the design of scalable, secure, and high-performing software solutions across our financial services platforms. This is a senior-level, hands-on architecture role ideal for someone who enjoys translating complex business needs into thoughtful, modern application designs.
We’re looking for architects who can evaluate trade-offs, think holistically about system design, and articulate the reasoning behind their technical choices — from storage and messaging to APIs, scalability, and security.
What you’ll be doing
Collaborate with product owners and technical teams to design end-to-end architecture for applications across our financial services portfolio
Lead design discussions around system components such as APIs, databases, caching layers, messaging, resilience, and observability
Analyze trade-offs and propose scalable, maintainable, and secure solutions tailored to business goals
Evaluate and introduce new software patterns, tools, and frameworks through proof-of-concepts (PoCs)
Design cloud-native applications using AWS services and modern architecture practices
Incorporate security and DevSecOps principles into application architecture
Document design decisions and architecture artifacts to ensure alignment, reusability, and knowledge sharing
What you bring
10+ years of software engineering and architecture experience
3+ years designing application or system architectures (regardless of official title)
Experience with modern architectural patterns such as microservices, event-driven design, and domain-driven design
Hands-on coding or architecture experience in one or more of: Java, C#, Python, JavaScript
Strong grasp of cloud-native architecture and services (preferably AWS)
Ability to clearly explain technical choices, design trade-offs, and system behavior
Strong communication skills to work across both technical and business teams
Added bonus if you have
AWS Solutions Architect Associate or Professional certification
Familiarity with InfoSec and DevSecOps practices in system and application architecture
Experience conducting architecture reviews or presenting design proposals
What we’ll bring
During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:
A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement
Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount
Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute
Paid holidays and paid time off
Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more
Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)
Relocation assistance (if applicable)
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Belonging at Toyota
Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members’ efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong.
Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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