We are looking for Solution Architect for our client in New York City, NY
Job Title: Solution Architect
Job Location: New York City, NY
Job Type: Contract
Job Overview:
Pay Range: $75.00hr - $80.00hr
Requirement/Must Have:
- 9+ years of experience architecting and delivering enterprise-scale application and integration solutions.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience within banking or financial services environments.
- Deep understanding of enterprise architecture principles, distributed systems, microservices, service-oriented architecture (SOA), event-driven architecture, and integration design patterns.
- Proven experience designing and implementing large-scale business applications supporting complex workflows and regulatory processes.
- Strong expertise in RESTful APIs, enterprise integration frameworks, messaging platforms, middleware technologies, and API management solutions.
- Experience designing solutions leveraging cloud platforms such as Azure, including cloud-native application services.
- Hands-on experience with modern development technologies including Java, Python, Angular, React, Spring Boot, .NET Core, Shell Scripting, and SQL.
- Strong understanding of application security, identity and access management, encryption, data privacy, and regulatory compliance requirements within financial services.
- Experience working with relational and NoSQL databases, data integration platforms, and enterprise data management practices.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and convey complex technical concepts to both technical and business audiences.
- Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience integrating applications across Legal, Compliance, Risk, Audit, Assurance, or Regulatory ecosystems.
- Knowledge of workflow automation, case management, document management, regulatory reporting, and governance platforms.
- Experience with hybrid cloud and on-premises architectures commonly found in highly regulated financial institutions.
- Prior experience leading architecture initiatives, technology transformation programs, or enterprise platform implementations.
Responsibilities:
- Design scalable, secure, and resilient application architectures for the platform and related technology solutions.
- Define end-to-end solution architectures spanning application, integration, data, security, and infrastructure domains.
- Translate business requirements into enterprise-scale technical solutions that align with strategic technology objectives.
- Create and present reference architectures, solution designs, integration strategies, and technology roadmaps to senior stakeholders.
- Lead architecture discovery sessions with business and technology teams to understand challenges and define optimal solutions.
- Design and govern API-first and event-driven integration patterns connecting the hub with internal and external enterprise systems.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to establish development standards, architectural best practices, reusable frameworks, and design patterns.
- Evaluate existing platforms and drive modernization initiatives leveraging cloud-native architectures, microservices, and modern engineering practices.
- Ensure solutions meet enterprise requirements for security, scalability, performance, resiliency, observability, and regulatory compliance.
- Partner with Enterprise Architecture, Cyber Security, Infrastructure, Data, and Product teams to ensure alignment with firm-wide standards.
- Conduct architecture reviews and provide technical leadership throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Guide engineering teams through implementation approaches and address complex technical challenges.
- Stay current with emerging technologies, application architecture trends, integration patterns, and financial services industry developments.
Nice to Have:
- Relevant architecture and cloud certifications.
- Experience architecting enterprise workflow and case management solutions.
- Experience with API Management platforms such as Apigee, Kong, Azure API Management, or MuleSoft.
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes/OpenShift.
- Knowledge of CI/CD, DevOps, Infrastructure as Code, and modern software engineering practices.
- Experience working with Assurance, Legal, Compliance, Audit, or Regulatory functions.
- Understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF.
Skills:
- Strategic thinking and enterprise architecture mindset.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to influence technical and business decision-making across multiple teams.
- Leadership and mentoring of engineering and architecture teams.
- Focus on quality, scalability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
- Ability to navigate complex organizational and regulatory environments.
Qualification And Education:
- Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
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Benefits
Our Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities
Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.
About Cynet Systems
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia.
As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.
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