Principal Architect - Investment Group Technologies

“I can be myself at work.”

You are more than a job title. We want you to feel comfortable doing great work and bringing your best, authentic self to everything you do. We value your talents, traditions, and uniqueness—and we’re committed to fostering a strong sense of belonging in a respectful workplace.  

We intentionally seek diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds, investing in a culture designed to celebrate differences. We believe that belonging leads to better outcomes and a stronger community of associates united by our mission. At Capital, we live our core values every day: Integrity, Client Focus, Diverse Perspectives, Long-Term Thinking, and Community. 

 

“I can influence my income.” 

 

You want to feel recognized at work. Your performance will be reviewed annually, and your compensation will be designed to motivate and reward the value that you provide. You’ll receive a competitive salary, bonuses and benefits. Your company-funded retirement contribution will factor in salary and variable pay, including bonuses. 

 

“I can lead a full life.” 

 

You bring unique goals and interests to your job and your life. Whether you’re raising a family, you’re passionate about where you volunteer, or you want to explore different career paths, we’ll give you the resources that can set you up for success. 

• Enjoy generous time-away and health benefits from day one, with the opportunity for flexible work options 

• Receive 2-for-1 matching gifts for your charitable contributions and the opportunity to secure annual grants for the organizations you love 

• Access on-demand professional development resources that allow you to hone existing skills and learn new ones 

“I can succeed as a Principal Architect, Investment Group Technologies at Capital Group.” 

As the Principal Architect for Investment Group Technologies (IGT), you are a senior technology leader responsible for shaping portfolio architecture that delivers industry‑leading investor experiences across Capital Group’s investment management ecosystem. You will work closely with business and technology leaders to translate complex business challenges into clear, future‑ready architectural solutions, combining deep technical expertise with strategic thinking to support the firm’s Long‑Term Strategic Plan. 

Key responsibilities include the following:

• You will lead and influence enterprise and solution architecture strategy for Investment Group Technologies in partnership with business and technology executives. 

• You will research, design, and guide cross‑functional architecture solutions to complex business challenges, applying architecture principles across software engineering, data engineering, data management, security, information, and integration architectures. 

• You will integrate business strategy, current technology portfolios, and external industry trends into target‑state architectures and multi‑year roadmaps for front‑office and investor‑facing applications. 

• You will research future industry and technology trends to assess relevance for Capital Group’s environment and influence decision‑making across senior technology and leadership forums. 

• You will provide architectural leadership for complex or strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and architectural governance. 

• You will develop and communicate clear architectural narratives and business cases to drive alignment and informed decision‑making among technical and non‑technical stakeholders. 

• You will partner with Investment Group Technology teams to define application strategies, validate architectural patterns, and ensure effective execution. 

• You will mentor and develop architects and senior technologists, contributing to the growth and maturity of the architecture practice. 

“I am the person Capital Group is looking for.” 

• You have a bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience. 

• You have 10+ years of experience in IT solution delivery and/or architecture roles. 

• You have deep understanding of investment management capabilities, industry vendors, and front‑office solutions across asset classes and solutions. 

• You have strong technical breadth across modern application design, distributed systems, and integration patterns. 

• You have experience architecting/designing complex solutions leveraging modern technologies (Cloud, Big Data, AI, UX, Streams, etc.) 

• You have enterprise architecture experience, including familiarity with frameworks such as TOGAF. 

• You have exceptional communication, influence, and stakeholder‑management skills, with the ability to craft and convey compelling architectural narratives to diverse audiences. 

• You have a proven technology leadership in complex, ambiguous environments. 

“I can apply in less than 4 minutes.”  

  

You’ve reviewed this job posting and you’re ready to start the candidate journey with us. Apply now to move to the next step in our recruiting process. If this role isn’t what you’re looking for, check out our other opportunities and join our talent community.  

  

“I can learn more about Capital Group.”  

 

At Capital Group, the success of the people who invest with us depends on the people in whom we invest. That’s why we offer a culture, compensation and opportunities that empower our associates to build successful and prosperous careers. Through nine decades, our goal has been to improve people’s lives through successful investing. We know that our history is a testament to the strength of the people we hire. More than 9,000 associates in 30+ offices around the world help our clients and each other grow and thrive every day. Find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Glassdoor.‎ 

Southern California Base Salary Range: $234,276-$398,269

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In addition to a highly competitive base salary, per plan guidelines, restrictions and vesting requirements, you also will be eligible for an individual annual performance bonus, plus Capital’s annual profitability bonus plus a retirement plan where Capital contributes 15% of your eligible earnings.

You can learn more about our compensation and benefits here.

* Temporary positions in the United States are excluded from the above mentioned compensation and benefit plans.

We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we comply with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit discrimination when making all decisions about employment. As equal opportunity employers, our policies prohibit unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including gender and gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, AIDS/HIV status, political activities or affiliations, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, assault or stalking or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.