Sr. Systems Architect - Financial Services Firm

Enterprise Systems Architect / Senior Application Developer

Design the systems that power complex enterprise operations. This role offers an opportunity to shape the architecture and development of enterprise software systems that support critical business functions. As a Systems Architect and Senior Application Developer, you will lead the design, integration, and deployment of scalable technology solutions while collaborating with technical teams to build reliable, high-performance applications.

This position combines architectural planning with hands‑on development expertise. You will help define technology strategies, guide engineering teams, and ensure that new systems integrate seamlessly with existing enterprise platforms. The role requires a strong technical foundation, strategic thinking, and the ability to translate business needs into practical technical solutions.

The Enterprise Systems Architect is responsible for designing and implementing enterprise application solutions that meet both technical and business requirements. Working across multiple systems and platforms, this role ensures that applications are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with long‑term technology strategies.

The architect evaluates emerging technologies, recommends implementation approaches, and oversees development activities that support enterprise system evolution. In addition to guiding architecture decisions, this role contributes directly to application development, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.

Design and implement enterprise application architectures that address user needs while maintaining compatibility with existing systems and infrastructure. Evaluate system requirements, integration points, and performance considerations when defining solution designs.

Research emerging technologies, frameworks, and tools that support system scalability and modernization. Recommend appropriate platforms and technologies that improve reliability, efficiency, and long‑term sustainability.

Provide technical direction to development teams, ensuring that projects follow best practices for coding, debugging, testing, and deployment. Support engineering teams with guidance on architectural decisions and implementation strategies.

Design, build, and maintain enterprise applications including reports, forms, integrations, and system interfaces. Modify and enhance existing systems to meet evolving operational needs.

Investigate and resolve application issues related to software defects, data inconsistencies, or system integration challenges. Implement corrective solutions and preventative measures to improve system reliability.

Manage application configuration and product definition activities to ensure systems operate effectively within enterprise environments.

Conduct build verification and beta testing before releases are passed to quality assurance teams. Ensure that application updates meet functional and performance requirements.

Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing to ensure applications can be restored quickly and reliably during system interruptions.

Create and maintain technical documentation including system architecture diagrams, design specifications, and operational procedures.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

6–8 years of experience working with Oracle databases, including strong proficiency with stored procedures, triggers, and complex SQL development.

Hands‑on experience designing and developing enterprise applications using technologies such as C#, HTML, CSS, and web development frameworks including Web Forms or MVC.

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