Architect

Rutherford, NJ, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 7 hours ago
Contract W2
On-site
USD $72.47 - 86.96 per hour
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Skills

  • Performance Tuning
  • IT Management
  • Collaboration
  • Innovation
  • Emerging Technologies
  • Technical Writing
  • Documentation
  • Computer Science
  • FOCUS
  • Enterprise Application Integration
  • Domain-driven Design
  • Agile
  • JDK
  • Spring Framework
  • Hibernate
  • Gradle
  • Python
  • Apache HTTP Server
  • Meta-data Management
  • Middleware
  • Microservices
  • Apache Kafka
  • RabbitMQ
  • API
  • Scalability
  • Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Vertex
  • GitHub
  • Software Development Methodology
  • Cloud Computing
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Google Cloud
  • Google Cloud Platform
  • Kubernetes
  • Docker
  • NoSQL
  • Database
  • Oracle
  • PostgreSQL
  • MongoDB
  • Apache Cassandra
  • DevOps
  • Continuous Integration
  • Continuous Delivery
  • Machine Learning Operations (ML Ops)
  • Testing
  • Analytical Skill
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Articulate
  • Leadership
  • Mentorship
  • TensorFlow
  • PyTorch
  • scikit-learn
  • Java
  • Data Processing
  • Apache Flink
  • Apache Spark
  • Streaming
  • Real-time
  • Financial Services
  • Software Development
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Machine Learning (ML)
  • Open Source
  • MEAN Stack
  • Customer Service
  • Training And Development
  • SAP BASIS

Summary

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for an Architect for a right to hire assignment with one of our premier Financial Services clients in Rutherford, NJ.

Responsibilities :
  • Responsible for architecting designing, leading developers, and involved in maintaining robust, scalable, and high-performance Java applications, while also seamlessly integrating cutting-edge AI/ML models or components into our enterprise applications.
  • Will lead technical initiatives and contribute significantly to our architectural strategy and AI-driven solutions within a complex financial services environment.
  • Architect and Design: Lead the design and architecture of high-volume, low-latency Java microservice systems and sophisticated solutions for the integration and deployment of AI/ML models.
  • Development and Implementation: Develop clean, efficient, and well-documented code for core microservice components, APIs, AI-driven services, and related systems using Java and its ecosystem.
  • Performance Optimization: Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, ensuring optimal performance and scalability of both microservices and AI-integrated components.
  • Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams, fostering best practices in software development, AI integration, and microservices architecture.
  • Code Quality and Standards: Ensure adherence to coding standards, security policies, and architectural guidelines, performing code reviews and promoting a culture of quality across all development efforts.
  • Troubleshooting and Support: Diagnose complex technical issues across the microservice and AI/ML integration stack, providing expert support for critical production systems.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with data scientists, AI/ML engineers, front-end developers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver integrated, intelligent solutions.
  • Innovation: Stay abreast of emerging technologies, particularly in the Java ecosystem, microservice patterns, and AI/ML operationalization (MLOps), recommending and implementing innovative solutions to drive business value.
  • Documentation: Create technical documentation, including design specifications, API documentation, and operational guides for both microservices and AI/ML components.
Required Skills:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Strong and balanced background in Java, Microservices Development and Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML).
  • +10 years of extensive experience in software development with a strong and proven focus on Java Microservices, enterprise application/ integration, domain driven design, and hands-on experience in using Manifestos, agile, and AI/ML.
  • Language and Package Expertise: Expert-level proficiency in Java (JDK 11+) and core Java ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Hibernate, Gradle), Python, Apache Superset, Anthropic, Open MetaData.
  • Microservices & Middleware Technologies: Deep experience with microservices architectures, distributed systems, message brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ), and API gateways.
  • Spec-Driven Development: Experience with Spec-Driven Development (e.g., OpenAPI/Swagger for API design) to ensure clear contracts and consistent implementation.
  • AI/ML: Demonstrated expertise in integrating AI/ML into production systems, including a thorough understanding of model deployment, inference, scalability, agentic AI, generative AI, Vertex AI Gemini Pro, and monitoring challenges.
  • Modern Engineering Tools: Lightspeed, Copilot, Github; Embrace AI tools to automate different SDLC phases - Devin, Friday.AI.
  • Cloud Platforms: Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, OpenShift/Kubernetes) and containerization technologies (Docker).
  • Database Skills: Strong understanding of relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra, Starburst).
  • DevOps/MLOps: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, MLOps principles, and tools for automating deployment, testing, and monitoring of both software and AI/ML pipelines.
  • Problem-Solving: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to tackle complex technical challenges in a fast-paced environment.
  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives, mentor team members, and drive consensus on technical decisions within cross-functional teams.
  • Experience with specific AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn, particularly in the context of integrating models developed using these tools into Java applications.
  • Knowledge of streaming data processing frameworks (e.g., Apache Flink, Spark Streaming) for real-time AI inference.
  • Experience in the financial services industry, understanding of regulatory and security requirements related to both software development and AI/ML.
  • Contributions to open-source projects or relevant technical communities.
SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.
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  • Dice Id: sgainc
  • Position Id: 26-00952
  • Posted 1 day ago

Company Info

About Software Guidance & Assistance

Founded in 1981, SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider with a national footprint and headquartered in the shadow of Wall Street. We’re a certified women-owned business. We provide contingent staffing, direct placement, and professional and managed services to transform businesses and evolve careers. We’re small enough to tailor our services to each client and big enough to deliver for some of the world’s largest employers. Our professionals are experts in areas such as IT, finance, accounting, risk, and clinical.

SGA provides contingent staffing, direct placement, and professional and managed services nationwide for Fortune 500 companies, mid-size businesses and select startups.

Our core skillsets include all areas of technology – business & data analysis, cyber & network security, database administration, development & architecture, infrastructure, program & project management, quality assurance & testing. We also deliver talent across professional business functions such as finance, accounting, risk, and clinical.

Our Professional & Managed Services team delivers IT projects through onshore, offshore and hybrid delivery models. We develop software products, modernize applications, add features, and integrate and maintain systems. Our scope covers, among others, complex application suites, data management and visualizations, machine learning and mobile applications.

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