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Job Details
Job Title: Solution Architect Investment Systems Modernization
Start Date: On or after July 1, 2025
Duration: Through June 30, 2026
Overview:
A government agency is seeking a Solution Architect to support the modernization of investment management systems and data. This is a senior-level role leading the design, development, and implementation of scalable, secure, and innovative solutions aligned with strategic business goals.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and implementation of integrated, secure, and scalable IT solutions for investment management modernization efforts.
- Conduct detailed systems analysis and gather technical/functional requirements aligned with business goals.
- Evaluate and enhance current system architecture, infrastructure, and workflows to improve scalability, security, and performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including enterprise architects, application developers, business analysts, and stakeholders.
- Identify and mitigate architectural and project-related risks proactively.
- Create comprehensive technical documentation, including solution designs, data flow diagrams, and deployment plans.
- Provide hands-on support throughout the project lifecycle including implementation, testing, and knowledge transfer.
- Ensure architecture adheres to compliance, data governance, and performance standards.
Minimum Qualifications:
(Candidate must clearly demonstrate the following in their resume):
- 15+ years of experience as a Solution Architect, leading integration of complex systems across multiple platforms and aligning with enterprise IT strategies.
- 15+ years overseeing full project lifecycle solutions, including proposal development, estimation, and planning.
- 15+ years of hands-on experience designing and implementing application interfaces and software services.
- 15+ years identifying and mitigating technical and scope-related risks on IT projects.
- 5+ years of experience in investment systems modernization, with expertise in:
- IBOR
- OMS
- Portfolio management
- COTS investment solutions (e.g., SimCorp Dimensions, Charles River, Blackrock Aladdin, StateStreet Alpha)
- 5+ years of experience designing and managing cloud-based solutions (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), including Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) and containerization (Kubernetes, Docker).
- 15+ years of demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate in a team environment with architects, analysts, and technical teams.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience supporting large-scale financial systems or pension fund operations.
- Familiarity with data governance, information security practices, and emerging technologies (AI/ML).
- Cloud certifications or architectural credentials (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Architect, TOGAF).
Additional Details:
- Equipment: Consultants are expected to use their own equipment unless otherwise approved.
- Security Requirements: Must complete a security awareness training and sign confidentiality agreements.
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