Senior Application Solutions Architect

Job Title: Senior Application Solutions Architect Location: Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Plano, TX (Hybrid, 3 days onsite per week) Duration: Contract - 12 months (potential contract-to-hire) Pay Range: Charlotte, NC: Pay Rate - $70.23 Chicago, IL: Pay Rate - $73.67 Plano, TX: Pay Rate - $73.67 Job ID: 374425 About BCforward BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Job Description We are seeking an Application Solutions Architect to join our team supporting Corporate Channels, Payments, Accounting Services, Commercial Card, and related domains across the US, EMEA, and APAC. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in commercial banking technology, enterprise solution architecture, APIs, microservices, and cloud platforms and a proven ability to define end-to-end architectures that align to strategy, meet non-functional requirements, and guide delivery teams. Responsibilities: Define architectural vision and solution architectures aligned to business strategy, enterprise principles, and platform choices. Articulate solution intent, operating environment, primary systems and interfaces, and non-functional requirements. Collaborate with stakeholders and vendors to ensure solutions are fit for purpose and assess impacts of design decisions. Work with business and technology teams to shape solution intent and architectural direction. Rapidly develop high-level designs and refine details as requirements evolve; ensure modular, flexible, and adaptable designs. Apply best practices, templates, and standards to produce architectural documentation. Partner with Product Managers/Owners to prioritize technology backlog items for the architecture runway. Provide guidance to development teams on architectural aspects and offer solution options to resolve impediments. Conduct design reviews to confirm security, performance, scalability, usability, and reliability requirements are met. Operate as an individual contributor within a global architecture team. Required Skills & Qualifications: 10 years of technology experience in Banking/Financial Services. Commercial Banking domain expertise in Corporate Payments, Commercial Card, Corporate Channels, Accounting Services, and Liquidity Management. Strong understanding of SDLC methodologies, including Waterfall and Agile. Proven end-to-end solution design and architectural documentation skills. Expertise in API design, microservices, and integration platforms. Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). Knowledge of modern application architectures using Java, .NET (C#), Python, and JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks (Angular, React). Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences; effective stakeholder engagement and coordination. Analytical thinking, attention to detail, problem-solving, and an innovative mindset. Ability to drive shared service strategies and continuous improvement. Preferred Skills: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience. TOGAF 9 certification. Cloud Solutions Architect certification (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Top Skills: Commercial banking technology experience with focus on payments and cash management. Clear communication with junior and senior technology and business partners. End-to-end solution design leadership. Additional Information: Interview process includes two Webex interviews. Role may convert to full-time and requires work authorization without current or future sponsorship. Please include current location and relocation intent on resume. Why BCforward? At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to: Competitive compensation and benefits Opportunities for growth with global clients A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects About Our Commitment BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Interested? Apply Now! If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume.aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a