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DESCRIPTION

This is a Lead Solution Architect role that will play an integral part in the modernization of our Financial Services & Wealth Management client. This role requires a highly motivated and experienced Architect with pride of ownership reflected through clean architecture design, code quality and a disciplined software development approach with previous Wealth Management experience.

REQ #: 232952105

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• The position will directly support the design and development of a new technology platform and strategic firm initiative and be responsible for defining and building the solutions architecture to support the product roadmap
• The role will design and oversee platform development, integration with core domains, and drive enablement of new digital channels and experiences
• The role is expected to follow architectural best practices and build scale and efficiencies that enable future business growth

REQUIREMENTS

• At least 10 years’ experience architecting and integrating 3rd party internal and SaaS applications
• Wealth Management experience is a MUST
• An advanced degree in computer science and/or information technology
• Strong Java skills preferred
• Experience designing and building large cloud-ready highly scalable software particularly distributed, strong knowledge of integration design patterns and methodologies such as twelve-factor app
• Prior wealth management experience or financial experience is a must
• Ability to own architecture, including strategic direction and presentation of a vision for the future of the end-to-end platform
• Ability to plan for implementing non-functional requirements
• Ability to drive through, directly and through influence, efficient solution strategy, with agility and leadership skills which engineers recognize and respect
• Desire and ability to understand diverse business domains and develop architectures that meet the current and anticipated business needs across a broad set of partners
• Ability to evaluate new technologies and stay ahead of industry trends
• Good judgment and the ability to handle high pressure situations
• Experience with and knowledge of common Architecture patterns (e.g. microservices, GoF, SOA, Event sourcing, etc.)
• At least 5 years of experience developing critical enterprise-grade cloud applications and fluent in Java
• Experience or knowledge with PaaS and designing applications that can run in a cloud environment such as Azure
• Experience with commercial wealth management tools and platforms
• Experience or knowledge of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery
• Proven record of delivering technology solutions within agreed upon timeframes
• Experience with information security leading practices and requirements
• Experience working in a Scaled Agile Framework / Digital Product Management environment
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed, team-based organization
• Skilled communicator and negotiator with exceptional written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to forge relationships and become a trusted advisor with personnel of various levels and responsibilities, from business partners, to technology partners, to software engineers
• Shows a commitment to high ethical standards and integrity and demonstrates this through action
• Self-starter; takes initiative and can work independently
• Excellent written communication, presentation and facilitation skills
• Inquisitive, analytical, a strategic thinker, proactive and solutions-oriented
• High-energy, positive, entrepreneurial in spirit while goal-oriented and results-driven
• Well-organized and disciplined with high attention to detail
• Direct, plain-spoken; conveys a genuine/authentic demeanor

WHAT WE OFFER

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized)
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)
• Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection
• Accident Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Pet Insurance