Sr. Systems Architect

Job Title: Sr. Systems Architect
Position Type: Contract
Location: Boston, MA
Remote Work: Partial

Formulates and defines system scope and objectives based on user needs. Devises or modifies procedures to solve complex business problems considering system limitations and capacity. Prepares detail specifications for developers. Provides technical expertise in evaluating new software modifications that will enhance operating and development activities.

What you will be responsible for:
Capture and document business requirements from clients, product management teams, implementation and operations teams, and third-party vendors to support strategic projects
Diagram system and process flows to record critical components and represent them in a schematic diagram
Define and deliver strategic interfaces supporting internal platform software and services
Evaluate third-party systems and solutions to platform capabilities
Contribute to new strategic initiatives across the internal platform Management team
Work on test strategy and execute test cases when required
Assist in client on boarding, BUAT and CUAT process
Enhance the workflow, data controls and monitoring capabilities front to back
Experience working with CI/CD, cloud experience and interface development
Strong experience of SQL, programming, Snowflake, cloud concepts, relational DB design and systems and process integration

What we value:
Knowledge of front office systems and trading operations
Knowledge of the end-to-end investment management cycle
Strong written and verbal skills
Strong skills with Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Confluence, Jira (and other Agile supporting software)
Strong ability to maintain focus and priorities in a dynamic setting

Education & Preferred Qualifications:
10 years of experience in a combination of solution/development/architecture roles
Established SME in two or more of the following areas: Strong in development, Implementation of application and Data integration.
Experience working with teams across business services, information systems and enterprise applications

Questions For Suppliers:
What are the top 3 must-haves you will be looking for in the resumes/interviews for this role? What type of software skills is an absolute must have?

Strong financial domain technical experience
strong SQL, ETL tool
troubleshooting, architecture and solution.

What are the top 3 "nice to have" that would separate a successful candidate from their competition?
Snowflake
cloud knowledge
asset management domain.

What type of background would you like this person to have? How many years of experience are required?
Technical and 15+ years' experience

Is this role supporting a specific project or initiative, which project or initiative is this role supporting?
Alpha platform end to end.

What will the interview process look like (phone screen, face to face, meet with team, how many rounds, etc)? Is there a test in the interview the candidate should be prepared for?
1 of 2 interview remote or in-person we will be determined after the initial first round phone call interview

What are the working hours, time zone?
9 AM to 6 PM EST. Hybrid with preferably 3 to 4 day per week in the office

What is the duration of this contract and is there a chance it will be extended?
6 months. Yes there is a chance.

What is the day to day of the person going to look like? Please be specific.
Working with various groups dev team, client implementation team, product team, solution any product gaps, strategic initiatives and end to end support.