Application Architect

Genesis10 is currently seeking an Application Architect with our client in the financial industry located in Charlotte, NC, Chicago, IL, and Addison, TX. This is a 12+ month contract to hire position.

Responsibilities:

• Define an architectural vision and solution architecture that aligns with business strategy, enterprise architecture principles, and technology platform choices
• Articulate the solution intent and operating environment, identify primary systems/subsystems and their interfaces, and define non-functional requirements
• Ensure solutions are fit for purpose by collaborating with stakeholders and vendors, while assessing the impact of strategic design decisions
• Work closely with both business and technology teams to shape the solution intent and architectural vision
• Rapidly develop high-level architecture designs, refining details as business requirements evolve; ensure designs are modular, flexible, and adaptable
• Apply best practices, templates, and documentation standards to produce architectural designs
• Partner with Product Managers/Owners to plan and prioritize technology-focused backlog items for the architecture runway
• Provide clarity to development teams on architectural aspects, offering solution options to overcome impediments
• Conduct design reviews to confirm all non-functional requirements are met (e.g., security, performance, scalability, usability, reliability)
• Operate as an individual contributor

Requirements:

• 10+ years' experience in Banking/Financial Services technology
• Strong Commercial Banking domain knowledge in Corporate Payments, Commercial Card, Corporate Channels, Accounting Services, and Liquidity Management
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Solid understanding of SDLC methodologies (Waterfall and Agile)
• Strong business partner engagement and coordination skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Analytical thinking, attention to detail, problem-solving, and innovative mindset
• Ability to translate complex concepts into multiple architectural views for different audiences
• Broad IT knowledge, including financial software, middleware, and databases
• Skilled at interpreting business needs and applying innovative technology solutions
• Ability to drive shared service strategies and foster a performance culture
• Commitment to continuous improvement of products, processes, and tools
• Expertise in API design, microservices, and integration platforms
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Strong understanding of application architecture in modern development languages, including Java, .NET (C#), Python, and JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks (e.g., Angular, React)
• 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

Desired skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/related field or related work experience
• TOGAF 9 Certified
• Cloud Solutions Architect Certification (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)

Pay Range: $60.24-$68.24

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!

About Genesis10:
Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:
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)

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.