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Middleware Engineer / Technical Lead – Sanctions Compliance Technology - AML / OFAC
Location: Downtown Chicago OR Tempe, AZ - (Hybrid/Onsite as required)
Type: Long-Term Contract
Industry: Global Investment Banking – Corporate Office
Rate: $80-90W2
A major global investment bank is seeking a Technical Lead / Sr Middleware Engineer with deep expertise in sanctions compliance technology to spearhead a high-visibility upgrade initiative for a critical application. This role is strictly technical, not functional or BA-focused.
Tech Lead / Middleware Engineer - Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the technical upgrade of FircoSoft (LexisNexis) from v5 to v6
- Serve as the technical SME guiding architecture, development, migration, unit testing, and deployment
- Oversee integration efforts and ensure seamless middleware communication (MQ preferred; similar middleware acceptable)
- Drive automation initiatives and contribute to modernization efforts
- Collaborate closely with vendor teams and internal sanctions teams
- Coordinate work across offshore development resources
- Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Support systems tied to trading, clearing, and related compliance workflows
Tech Lead / Middleware Engineer - Required Skills & Experience:
- Strong technical background in sanctions screening platforms; FircoSoft / LexisNexis Continuity strongly preferred
- Prefer experience working with one of the following: FircoSoft, LexisNexis, Refinitiv, World-Check, Actimize, Dow Jones Risk, Siron, NetReveal, Oracle Watchlist, Sanctions Screening Or Watchlist Screening, etc
- Sanctions, OFAC, AML, compliance technology
- Proven experience leading upgrades, integrations, and complex technical initiatives
- Solid middleware experience (MQ or similar)
- Proficiency in Linux, scripting, automation tools; cloud experience is a plus
- Ability to mentor and guide global development teams
- Strong communication skills with the ability to bridge technical and business perspectives
If you’re a hands-on technical leader with deep sanctions technology experience and want to drive a critical upgrade within a global financial environment, this is a highly visible, long-term opportunity.
For consideration, please submit your resume or message directly for a confidential discussion.
Salary : $80 - $90
