Project Manager

Overview

Placement Type:

Temporary

Salary:

$81-90 Hourly

W2

Start Date:

Aug 18, 2026

Join a leading organization at the forefront of financial innovation, dedicated to transforming the finance industry and empowering millions to achieve their financial goals. We are committed to leveraging cutting-edge technology to build intelligent systems that directly impact people's financial security, fostering an environment where innovative thought meets creative problem-solving to challenge the status quo.

About the Opportunity

Are you ready to drive significant technical transformation and lead the charge in modernizing core technology infrastructure? This is a visionary leadership opportunity to spearhead initiatives at the intersection of cutting-edge AI technology and complex financial domains. You will lead teams in developing AI-focused workflows across the System Development Life Cycle, building intelligent systems that directly impact millions. This role empowers you to make a profound impact on your career and the future of financial services, shaping the next generation of intelligent systems.

What You'll Do

• Lead the design and execution of large-scale software development programs, acting as a key architect or people leader, guiding impactful projects from conception to delivery.
• Drive critical digital transformation initiatives, guiding software development teams and collaborating with Product Owners and stakeholders to translate complex business requirements into robust, scalable technical solutions.
• Champion the integration and effective use of advanced AI coding assistants within engineering workflows, encompassing implementation, refactoring, unit testing, regression support, code reviews, scripting/automation, troubleshooting, and comprehensive documentation.
• Apply astute engineering judgment and rigorous validation to ensure the highest quality and correctness of AI-generated code, maintaining system integrity and performance.
• Establish and propagate team-level best practices for effective AI-assisted development, including agentic workflows, spec-driven development (translating low-level design artifacts into structured specifications that guide AI-assisted implementation), custom instructions, and advanced prompt engineering.
• Strategically apply advanced AI techniques to significantly reduce context switching and accelerate delivery across typical development workflows, enhancing team efficiency and project velocity.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in designing and leading large software development programs as an Architect or people leader.
• Proven experience in digital transformation projects, including leading software development teams and collaborating with Product owners and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical working solutions.
• Demonstrated exposure to, or hands-on experience with, advanced AI coding assistants used across day-to-day engineering workflows in the SDLC-including implementation, refactoring, unit testing, regression support, code reviews, scripting/automation, troubleshooting, and documentation-while consistently applying engineering judgment and validation. Practical familiarity with tools such as GitHub Copilot or Claude Code is expected.
• A track record of using AI assistance for common development tasks (code suggestions, test generation, review support, automation scripts, troubleshooting) with clear ownership for correctness and quality.
• Experience applying advanced AI in ways that reduce context switching and accelerate delivery across typical workflows (not limited to writing new code).
• Practical familiarity with GitHub Copilot and/or Claude Code within IDE/CLI-style workflows.
• Working knowledge of agentic workflows, spec-driven development (translating low-level design artifacts such as class structures, API contracts, and data models into structured specs that guide AI-assisted implementation), and custom instructions and prompt engineering, with the ability to establish team-level practices for effective AI-assisted development.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience:
  • 10+ years of professional software engineering experience in actively developing large-scale software using: Java, Spring framework, cloud development, and Web Services supporting high volume transactions in a highly available environment.
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience with AI/ML implementation and production deployment.
  • 6+ years of experience working with containers and microservices in a cloud environment.
  • 6+ years of experience in cloud deployment in a continuous integration, and continuous delivery model (CI/CD).
  • 2+ years of experience with leading cloud platforms.
  • 2+ years' experience working with NoSQL and relational databases.
  • 2+ years Prior experience in IT Transformations and system modernization initiatives from legacy mainframe applications and databases to modern Java applications and databases.
  • Hands-on experience with Large Language Models.
• Domain Expertise: Strong understanding of financial services capabilities and operations.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills; proven ability to communicate and lead other engineers in a collaborative environment.
• Execution Focus: Collaborative mindset coupled with a bias for action to effectively engage with fellow developers, Architects, and adjacent teams, etc.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, a related degree, OR related practical experience.
• Good knowledge of messaging technologies.
• Experience in the financial services industry.
• Experience in Test Driven Development, QA Automation and Quality mindset and behaviors.
• Proficient in developing diagrams, architectural and design documentations, functional and technical specifications, and automated test processes.
• Willingness to learn all aspects of the tech stack and document findings comprehensively.
• Ability to research and document production and test environments along with architecture and design work.
• Knowledge of Agile methodology and experience in an Agile working environment.
• Experience with project management and collaboration tools.

About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.