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title: 'Application Architect at Capital Bank'
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# Application Architect at Capital Bank

- **Company:** Capital Bank
- **Location:** Rockville, MD
- **Posted:** 2026-08-14
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/capitalbank/jobs/4369851009

## Job description

## About Us

Capital Bank N.A. is headquartered in Maryland and has been serving our communities since 1999. We stand as a publicly traded company (NASDAQ: CBNK) with over $3 billion in assets. We offer commercial and consumer banking services to clients primarily in Maryland, DC, and Northern Virginia, alongside two nation-wide lending brands; Capital Bank Home Loans and OpenSky, a credit card division that offers and services credit cards across all states. Our personalized approach to banking, paired with cutting-edge technology solutions and a comprehensive suite of products and services, fuels our growth, and enables us to support our customers at every stage in their financial journey.

Come join a bank where our employees thrive and are engaged in meaningful work. For the last 6 out of 7 years, Capital Bank was named one of the "Best Banks to Work For" in the U.S. by American Banker.

Position Purpose

The Application Architect will design, guide, and support the bank’s enterprise application architecture across core banking, lending, deposit origination, credit card, mortgage, integration, data, and Azure cloud platforms. This role partners with business, technology, risk, compliance, security, and vendor teams to ensure application solutions are secure, scalable, well-integrated, and aligned with the bank’s strategic goals.

Position Responsibilities

- Define and maintain application architecture standards, patterns, and roadmaps across the bank’s application portfolio
- Lead solution architecture for Commercial banking platform comprised of various SaaS applications, including Fiserv core banking, Abrigo loan origination, MANTL deposit origination, Q2 digital banking , Snowflake DLH and Salesforce. Support smaller credit card, home loan and GGL loan processing platforms.
- Design secure, scalable, and supportable solutions that meet business, operational, compliance, and risk requirements
- Guide Azure cloud architecture decisions, including identity, security, monitoring, integration, resiliency, and cost-effective design
- Develop architecture diagrams, integration flows, technical designs, and solution recommendations.
- Evaluate vendor platforms, technical proposals, and third-party solutions for architectural fit and long-term supportability
- Partner with business stakeholders, technology teams, information security, risk, compliance, and vendors throughout planning, delivery, and implementation
- Promote reusable patterns, disciplined change management, technical debt reduction, and strong documentation practices
- Delivery tools: Agile delivery practices, documentation repositories, release management, monitoring, alerting and production support processes
- Support secure, reliable, auditable, and compliant technology solutions. This includes meeting internal policy expectations and supporting vendor risk management, change management, access governance, incident response, disaster recovery, business continuity, and regulatory requirements

## Minimum Education & Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
- Seven or more years of experience in application architecture, solution architecture, enterprise applications, systems integration
- Three or more years of experience in banking, financial services or fintech industry.
- Experience designing integrations across vendor platforms, core systems, digital banking, data platforms, and cloud services
- Experience with Microsoft Azure architecture, including secure design, identity, monitoring, resiliency, networking, and cost-aware cloud patterns
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to business, executive, compliance, and technical audiences

Technical Knowledge and Skills

- Experience with Fiserv core banking, Abrigo, MANTL, mortgage, credit card, Salesforce, digital banking, or payments platforms
- Experience with API-led connectivity, cloud-native design, DevSecOps, CI/CD practices, or architecture frameworks
- Architecture certification such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent experience

## Compensation

- Base Salary Range: $120,000 - $165,000 annually. Final determination of where you are at in the salary range is based on numerous factors such as geographical location, relevant experience, skill set, education, and ability to meet qualifications within the job description.
- Additional Compensation: This role will include a yearly annual target bonus based on individual performance.

Working Arrangements

- This is a hybrid role. This person will ideally sit out of our Rockville, MD headquarters location.

Why Join Us?

- Join a growing company with a culture that fosters an entrepreneurial spirit
- Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and more?
- Company Contributions to your 401k - Regardless of your contribution
- Employee Perks: Paid Parental Leave, Employee Recognition Program, Leadership Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Employee Bank Checking Account, and much more!
- Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays - Including Paid Charity Hours to support volunteer opportunities

Supporting Businesses. Helping People. Strengthening Communities. Capital Bank, N.A. is an E-Verify, Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

## About Capital Bank

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Capital Bank is the community banking division of Chemung Canal Trust Company, offering personal and business banking, wealth management, and trust services to individuals and businesses in New York.
- **Entity Type**: Division of Chemung Canal Trust Company (Public, NASDAQ: CHMG)
- **Headquarters**: Elmira, New York, USA
- **Founded**: 1833 (as Chemung Canal Trust Company; Capital Bank brand operates under this charter)
- **Founders**: Not publicly named (the parent company was founded in 1833 by a group of local business leaders)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Community banking, wealth management, retirement services
- **Target customers**: Individuals, small-to-medium businesses (SMBs), and local enterprises in New York communities (B2C & B2B)
- **Mission statement**: “To remain a strong and independent financial institution that creates value for shareholders, customers, employees, and the communities we serve, all while upholding the highest ethical standards.” [capitalbank.com/who-we-are/](https://www.capitalbank.com/who-we-are/)

## Products & Services
- **[Personal Banking]**: Checking, savings, mortgage, and consumer lending – designed for local individuals and families. [capitalbank.com](https://www.capitalbank.com/)
- **[Business Banking]**: Business loans, treasury management, and commercial deposit accounts for local businesses. [capitalbank.com](https://www.capitalbank.com/)
- **[Wealth Management]**: Investment management, financial planning, and trust & estate administration through a dedicated team of CFAs, CTFAs, and CFP® professionals. [capitalbank.com/team/](https://www.capitalbank.com/team/)
- **[Retirement Services]**: 401(k) plan administration, retirement plan management, and advisory services for businesses and individuals. [capitalbank.com/team/](https://www.capitalbank.com/team/)
- **Service type**: On-site branch banking, relationship-based advisory, and digital banking (online/mobile).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not separately disclosed for the Capital Bank brand; parent company Chemung Canal Trust Company (CHMG) has a market cap of approximately $200–$300 million (as of 2025, based on public filings – no precise figure in provided sources).
- **Key Metric**: Not publicly available for the division; parent company revenue historically around $80–$100 million annually (proxy from public filings). The bank is described as “the oldest locally owned and managed community bank in New York” with over 190 years of continuous operation. [capitalbank.com](https://www.capitalbank.com/)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Part of a publicly traded trust company; no external venture investors. Community partnerships include local nonprofits and business organizations. [capitalbank.com/career/](https://www.capitalbank.com/career/)
- **Growth Signals**: Emphasis on talent development programs (internal leadership program, mentorship, career circles); continues to expand wealth management and retirement services teams; strong community engagement (volunteering, sponsorships). [capitalbank.com/career/](https://www.capitalbank.com/career/)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Longevity & Trust**: Over 190 years of stable, local operations build deep community relationships and brand trust.
- **Independent Governance**: 13 of 14 board members are independent, ensuring impartial oversight and ethical decision-making. [capitalbank.com/who-we-are/](https://www.capitalbank.com/who-we-are/)
- **Personalized Service**: “Platinum Promise” philosophy based on mutual respect, open communication, and accountability, differentiating from larger national banks. [capitalbank.com/who-we-are/](https://www.capitalbank.com/who-we-are/)
- **Integrated Wealth & Banking**: Full suite of wealth management (CFAs, CFP®) combined with traditional banking under one roof.

## Strategic Focus
- **Community Banking Leadership**: Continue to grow local market share while maintaining high-touch, personalized service.
- **Wealth Management Expansion**: Adding seasoned investment officers and retirement plan specialists to deepen advisory capabilities. [capitalbank.com/team/](https://www.capitalbank.com/team/)
- **Talent Development**: Investing in career development programs (job shadowing, mentoring, leadership program) to attract and retain top talent. [capitalbank.com/career/](https://www.capitalbank.com/career/)
- **Digital Modernization**: Maintaining online/mobile banking while preserving in-branch relationships.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: “Attracts top talent, nurtures career growth, and recognizes achievements” – collaborative, customer-first environment. [capitalbank.com/career/](https://www.capitalbank.com/career/)
- **Work Policy**: Not explicitly remote/hybrid; typical community bank roles are on-site at branches in New York, though some back-office/flexibility may exist.
- **Benefits Package**:
  - Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  - Profit sharing / 401k plan
  - Paid time off, flexible spending/HSA accounts
  - Tuition reimbursement, continuing education
  - Career development programs (leadership program, mentoring, career circles)
  - Short/long-term disability, employee assistance program
  - Free parking, wellness benefits (gym reimbursements, wellness events)
  - Employee discounts and community involvement opportunities [capitalbank.com/career/](https://www.capitalbank.com/career/)
- **Engineering Culture**: Not tech-focused; employees are banking professionals, relationship managers, and trust officers. Technology roles likely limited.

## Sources
1. [capitalbank.com](https://www.capitalbank.com/)
2. [capitalbank.com/career/](https://www.capitalbank.com/career/)
3. [capitalbank.com/who-we-are/](https://www.capitalbank.com/who-we-are/)
4. [capitalbank.com/team/](https://www.capitalbank.com/team/)
5. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/capitalbank](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/capitalbank)

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