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. Role Overview 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. Key Responsibilities Enterprise Architecture & Solution Design 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. Technology Evaluation & Strategy 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. Development Leadership 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. Application Development & Enhancement Design, build, and maintain enterprise applications including reports, forms, integrations, and system interfaces. Modify and enhance existing systems to meet evolving operational needs. Data Integrity & Troubleshooting 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. System Configuration & Administration Manage application configuration and product definition activities to ensure systems operate effectively within enterprise environments. Testing & Quality Assurance Support Conduct build verification and beta testing before releases are passed to quality assurance teams. Ensure that application updates meet functional and performance requirements. Disaster Recovery & System Resilience Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing to ensure applications can be restored quickly and reliably during system interruptions. Documentation & Knowledge Management Create and maintain technical documentation including system architecture diagrams, design specifications, and operational procedures. Required Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience. Database Expertise 6–8 years of experience working with Oracle databases, including strong proficiency with stored procedures, triggers, and complex SQL development. Application Development Experience Hands‑on experience designing and developing enterprise applications using technologies such as C#, HTML, CSS, and web development frameworks including Web Forms or MVC. Reporting & Data Integration Experience working with enterprise reporting tools such as Crystal Enterprise and ETL technologies including Business Objects Data Services or SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS). Database & Data Modeling Strong understanding of data structures, normalization principles, and standardized naming conventions for enterprise databases. Software Development Lifecycle Deep knowledge of the full software development lifecycle including version control, build processes, and change management practices. Technical Documentation Experience producing technical design specifications, system documentation, and architecture diagrams. Productivity Tools Experience working with Windows‑based productivity tools including Microsoft Office applications. Additional Skills That Strengthen Your Application Experience with Microsoft SQL Server and Transact‑SQL. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail. Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. What Makes a Strong Candidate Strategic thinker who enjoys solving complex system architecture challenges. Comfortable working across multiple technologies and evolving enterprise systems. Committed to building scalable, reliable, and maintainable solutions. A proactive problem‑solver who identifies opportunities to improve systems before issues arise. This role offers the opportunity to influence the design and evolution of enterprise technology systems that support critical business operations. About Andiamo Talent Partners for the AI Revolution. As a globally recognized staffing and consulting firm, we specialize in placing the top 2% of technology and go‑to‑market professionals with the world’s largest and most well‑known companies. For over 20 years, we've maintained the status of tier‑one vendor for firms such as Palantir, Amazon, Fluidstack, Bloomberg, Relativity Space, Firefly, MasterCard, Visa, Two Sigma, Citadel, as well as other major financial services firms, elite hedge funds, Google‑backed tech start‑ups, and major software firms. Our talent solutions include Permanent Placement, Contract Staffing, Executive Search, and Dedicated Recruiting Services (RPO). Find out more at #J-18808-Ljbffr Curb