Company DescriptionAs one of the most experienced staffing firms in Denver, Colorado, North Star Staffing Solutions prides itself on exceptional services and relationships that we have built over the years. Our dedication to satisfying our clients’ needs is driven by a passionate team of dedicated staff with over 10 years of experience. We have continued to provide the recruiting and staffing expertise our clients expect and they have acknowledged time and again that our services are integral to their success. Our mission is to bring great people and great organizations together. This is the foundation that has made us who we are today. We understand the changing dynamics of today’s workplaces and the landscape of the economy. This is what puts us one step ahead when it comes to selecting the right fit for your organization.Job DescriptionApplications Architect is involved in taking new and innovative technology optimization techniques and applying them to business projects and programs.SKILLS/REQUIREMENT:•Strong knowledge and hands on experience in architectural principles, standards, technical trends, and industry best practices• Technical expertise in Enterprise Java, Event Based Messaging, Unix/Linux, SQL, Relational Databases•Knowledge of J2EE Web Services, SOA, XSLT, SOAP, REST, XML, JSON•Experience implementing technology platform migration from legacy components to SOA and mentoring/managing integration projects•Experience with modern software development methodologies (Agile, Kanban, XP, etc.)•Strong understanding of data visualization and data visualization platforms like Denodo or Composite•Enterprise Integration Patterns, Tiered architecture, Object-Oriented techniques/design patterns•Grails, Ruby, Gradle, API Management/API Gateway, Ant, Fitnesse, HTML/XHTML/AJAX/DHTML, JavaScript, NoSQL, mongoDB, Eclipse, SVN, Redis and Hadoop•Knowledge of TOGAF and Zachman architecture frameworks•Working experience in Data Warehousing and large scale data integration projects and messaging systems•Experience with Identity and Access Management (IaM), Identity Provider (IdP) technologies and application security best practices•Financial Services/Asset Management experience• Visa Requirements: U.S. Citizens / Green Card HolderQualifications* Master’s preferred in Computer Science / Information Technology with minimum of 5 years work experienceAdditional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.