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Position: Enterprise Architect
Location:& Charlotte, NC
Duration: 12& Months& & & &
Job Type: Contract &
Work Type: Onsite& & & &
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Job Overview:
- We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect with a deep expertise in Java-based software projects and a strong background in the Retirement, Group Insurance, Institutional Banking, or Finance domains.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and overseeing the implementation of scalable, secure, and robust enterprise solutions.
- This role requires a strategic thinker who can align technology architecture with business goals, ensuring that solutions are optimized for the specific needs of the financial services industry.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture blueprint for Java-based software projects within the Retirement, Group Insurance, and Institutional Banking domains, ensuring alignment with business strategies and industry regulations.
- Lead the architecture and design of complex, large-scale Java-based systems, ensuring they are secure, scalable, and resilient.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, project managers, and development teams to define project requirements, architecture principles, and technical standards.
- Ensure that architectural solutions comply with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, or similar.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, guiding them through the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and ensuring adherence to architectural best practices.
- Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies, tools, and platforms that align with the enterprise architecture and the specific needs of the financial services domain.
- Conduct architecture reviews and audits to ensure adherence to security, compliance, and performance standards specific to the Retirement, Group Insurance, and Institutional Banking sectors.
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with architectural decisions, ensuring the long-term sustainability and maintainability of solutions.
- Stay updated with emerging Java technologies and financial services industry trends, integrating them into the architecture where appropriate.
- Document and communicate architecture decisions and technical standards, ensuring clarity and alignment across all teams.
Technical Skills:
- Deep expertise in Java EE technologies, including Spring, Hibernate, and other relevant frameworks.
- Proficiency in enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, or similar.
- Strong experience with microservices architecture, SOA, and RESTful APIs.
- Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Proficiency in database design, including experience with both relational and NoSQL databases.
- Strong understanding of security best practices and regulatory compliance requirements in the financial services industry.
Domain Expertise:
- In-depth knowledge of Retirement, Group Insurance, and Institutional Banking processes, Finance including industry-specific regulations and compliance requirements.
- Ability to translate complex business requirements from the financial services domain into technical solutions that align with enterprise architecture principles.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strategic and forward-thinking mindset.
- Leadership skills with the ability to guide and mentor technical teams.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification in enterprise architecture (e.g., TOGAF Certified, Zachman Certified, etc.).
- Experience with Agile methodologies and Agile architecture practices.
- Familiarity with enterprise integration patterns and middleware technologies.
- Experience with performance tuning and optimization of Java-based applications within the financial services sector.
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