Opportunity

Senior Genesys Architect at Chime | $190K FinTech in Columbus

Location Columbus
Company Chime Financial, Inc
Source weworkremotely
Posted 2026-08-28 07:30:48

Career & Market Insight

This is a senior individual contributor / platform ownership role at a high-growth FinTech unicorn. The framing as an internal "watchtower" with ongoing accountability (not a project role) signals strong job security and long-term strategic importance within Chime's Operations org.

Compensation benchmarking: At $138K–$190K base plus equity and bonus, this is at or slightly above market for a Senior/Staff-level platform architect in the US. Comparable Genesys/CCaaS architect roles at similarly-sized tech companies typically range $130K–$175K base, so Chime's range is competitive — especially with equity upside.

Skills this role develops:

  • Deep Genesys Cloud CX architecture expertise — a niche, high-demand skill in the CCaaS market
  • Enterprise vendor governance and SLA management — transferable to any large-scale platform ownership role
  • AI/bot integration into contact center platforms — rapidly growing specialization
  • Cross-functional technical leadership in a regulated (financial services) environment

Green flags: Explicit ownership scope, architecture decision records, and "institutional knowledge" building suggest Chime values long-term depth over churn. The role has clear influence on product roadmap via the Genesys vendor relationship.

Watch points: The role sits within Operations rather than Engineering, which may limit career pathing toward pure engineering leadership tracks. Also, the emphasis on migration oversight could mean a high-pressure delivery period in the near term. Candidates who thrive here will be comfortable in ambiguous, multi-vendor environments without heavy internal support infrastructure.

Headquarters: Remote, USA

About the Role

Chime is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in our member support history by migrating our enterprise contact center to Genesys Cloud CX. We are seeking a Genesys Platform Lead to serve as the internal authority for this platform — ensuring the migration lands correctly and the platform continues to operate at its best long after launch. This is not a build-and-hand-off engagement; the role serves as an ongoing "watchtower" — accountable for correct configuration, rigorous governance, and continuous improvement.

The base salary offered for this role and level of experience will begin at $138,000.00 and up to $190,000.00. Full-time employees are also eligible for a bonus, competitive equity package, and benefits. The actual base salary offered may be higher, depending on your location, skills, qualifications, and experience.

In This Role, You Can Expect To

  • Own the solution architecture for Genesys Cloud CX — defining how it's configured, integrated with our CRM, WFM, bots, and identity systems, and governed so complexity doesn't quietly accumulate over time.
  • Be the internal reviewer for every significant architectural decision made by our Systems Implementer and Managed Services Provider, validating that what gets built actually aligns with Chime's standards and long-term operating model.
  • Lead our most complex Genesys initiatives — from new AI platform integrations to major IVR redesigns — translating business and CX requirements into technically sound platform designs and keeping delivery tracks aligned across Engineering, SI, and MSP.
  • Own the Genesys vendor relationship on behalf of Operations & Member Experience: managing partner performance to contract and SLAs, escalating issues when needed, and representing Chime's operational priorities to influence the Genesys product roadmap.
  • Drive platform effectiveness through data — measuring utilization and feature adoption, identifying optimization opportunities, and building a continuous improvement roadmap that improves routing performance, cost efficiency, and operational resilience.
  • Participate in CAB (Change Advisory Board) governance as the platform technical authority, ensuring changes are architecturally sound before release and partnering with the PMO/Change/Governance team to keep things well-sequenced and safe to deploy.
  • Build institutional knowledge that outlasts any one vendor or individual — through documentation, runbooks, and architecture decision records that keep Chime genuinely independent in how we operate this platform.

To Thrive in This Role, You Have

  • 5+ years of experience in contact center platform operations, architecture, or technical program management — you've been in the weeds on real deployments, not just advised from the sidelines.
  • Deep hands-on knowledge of Genesys Cloud CX, including Architect (IVR/flow design), ACD routing, queue management, skills-based routing, and platform administration.
  • A track record of holding SIs or MSPs accountable — you know how to manage vendor relationships against contracts and SLAs, and you're comfortable escalating when commitments aren't being met.
  • Strong solution architecture skills: you think in integration patterns, governance frameworks, and technical standards, and you know how to design for the long term rather than just solving the problem in front of you.
  • Experience leading complex, multi-workstream technical programs with third-party implementers — you can keep dependencies untangled and prevent the kind of silent integration failures that only surface at go-live.
  • The ability to move fluidly between deep technical design and clear communication with non-technical stakeholders — translating architectural tradeoffs into language that lands with business and CX leaders.
  • Bonus points for: Genesys Cloud CX Architect Certification; experience with CCaaS migrations; familiarity with Zendesk, NICE IEX, Okta/SCIM, or bot/AI integrations; background in financial services or regulated industries; or experience with Terraform-based Genesys configuration.

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A Little About Us

At Chime, we believe that everyone can achieve financial progress. We created Chime — a financial technology company, not a bank* — on the premise that core banking services should be helpful, easy, and free. Through our user-friendly tools and intuitive platforms, we empower our members to take control of their finances and work towards their goals. Whether it's starting a savings account, purchasing a first car or home, launching a business, or pursuing higher education, we're proud to have helped millions unlock their financial potential.

We're a team of problem solvers, dreamers, and builders with one shared obsession: our members. Our culture remains deeply entrepreneurial, encouraging every Chimer to see themselves as stewards of our mission to help everyday Americans unlock their financial progress.

*Chime is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided by The Bancorp Bank, N.A. or Stride Bank, N.A., Members FDIC.

What We Offer for Full-Time, Regular Employees

  • In-office work policy: four days a week in the office and Fridays from home for those near one of our offices, plus team and company-wide events. Fully remote program also available.
  • Benefits that support your work and life, including backup child, elder, and pet care and subsidized commuter benefits for eligible employees.
  • Comprehensive health, financial, and wellbeing benefits designed to support you at every stage of life.
  • Generous vacation policy and company-wide paid days off.
  • 1% of your time off to support local community organizations of your choice.
  • Annual wellness stipend to use towards eligible wellness-related expenses.
  • Up to 22 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing parents and 12 weeks of paid parental leave for non-birthing parents.
  • Access to family planning reimbursement.
  • A challenging and fulfilling opportunity to join one of the most experienced teams in FinTech and help millions unlock financial progress.

Chime is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during any stage of the application process, please contact: [email protected].

To learn more about how Chime collects and uses your personal information during the application process, please see the Chime Applicant Privacy Notice.

To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/chime-financial-inc-genesys-platform-program-lead

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this Genesys Platform Lead role truly fully remote?
Yes — the role is tagged #LI-Remote and headquartered as "Remote, USA." Chime does have an in-office policy for employees near one of their offices, but this position is part of their fully remote program.
What is the salary range for this position?
The base salary ranges from $138,000 to $190,000 annually, with the actual offer depending on location, skills, qualifications, and experience. Full-time employees also receive a bonus, equity package, and comprehensive benefits.
What level of Genesys Cloud CX experience is required?
The role requires 5+ years in contact center platform operations or architecture, with deep hands-on Genesys Cloud CX knowledge including Architect (IVR/flow design), ACD routing, and skills-based routing. A Genesys Cloud CX Architect Certification is a bonus.
Does this role require managing external vendors?
Yes — a core responsibility is owning the Genesys vendor relationship and holding Systems Implementers (SIs) and Managed Services Providers (MSPs) accountable to contracts and SLAs, including escalating issues when commitments aren't met.
Is this a temporary migration project role or a permanent position?
This is a permanent, ongoing role — explicitly described as "not a build-and-hand-off engagement." The person in this role will serve as the platform's ongoing internal authority well beyond the initial migration launch.
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