Genesis10 · 5 hours ago
Application Architect
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$63.68/hr - $71.68/hr
10+ years expGenesis10 is currently seeking an Application Architect with our client in the financial industry located in Chicago, IL and Charlotte, NC. The role involves defining architectural vision and solution architecture that aligns with business strategy and technology choices, ensuring solutions are fit for purpose, and leading the design and implementation of high-level architectures.
Information ServicesInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Define an architectural vision and solution architecture which aligns with the business strategy, enterprise architecture strategy, technology and platform choices
Describe the solution intent and the associated operating environment, determine the primary systems/subsystems and their interfaces, define non-functional requirements
Ensure the solution is fit for purpose by working with stakeholders, vendors/service providers
Evaluate the impact of strategic design decisions
Work with both business and technology to create the solution intent and architectural vision
Lead rapid shaping of a high level architecture with details filled in with emerging business requirements; ensure architecture is flexible and modular and designed to adapt easily
Utilize the defined best practices, template and documentation to create architectural designs
Work with Product Manager/Owner to plan and prioritize technology focused backlog items for the architecture runway
Clarify the architecture for the development teams to support implementation, and provide solution options to resolve any impediments
Perform design reviews to ensure all non-functional requirements for a solution are sufficiently met (e.g., security, performance, maintainability, scalability, usability, and reliability)
Qualification
Required
10+ years' experience working in Banking/Financial Services Technology discipline
Information architecture
Data modelling and architecture
Domain knowledge of Payments, Accounting Services, Liquidity Management, Receivables, Trade and Supply Chain Finance, Commercial Card domains
Experience driving a shared service strategy and performance culture
Drives best practices approach to the continuous improvement of our products, processes and tools
Motivated self-starter
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-based environment
Relevant IT experience (SDLC- Waterfall/Agile)
Strong Business Partner coordination
Able to lead and contribute to automation, causal analysis and development of shared/common solutions
Strong verbal and written communication skills (both to a technical and non-technical audience)
Analytical thinking, attention to detail, problem solving and innovative thinking
Experience translating complex concepts into multiple architectural 'views' aimed at varying audiences
Broad based IT knowledge and experience (Financial Software, Middleware, Databases)
Experience interpreting business needs and applying innovative technology solutions
Commercial banking technology experience with a focus on payments and cash management
Communications skills to engage junior and senior technology and business partners
End-to-End solution design experience
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/related field or related work experience
Previous solution architect roles and responsibilities
Benefits
Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
Behavioral Health Platform
Medical, Dental, Vision
Health Savings Account
Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
401K
Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF and Illinois)
Company
Genesis10
Information Technology and Services
1001-5000 employees
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