Senior Application Architect - Financial Services

Senior Application Architect (Contract-to-Hire) - Financial Services

Sesheng LLC is currently seeking a highly experienced Senior Application Architect to join our team for a high-impact engagement with our direct premium financial client. This is a critical, very senior-level position supporting complex operations within a highly regulated environment

.Role Overvie

• wLocation: Chicago, IL or Dallas, TX (Hybrid: 3 days onsite)
• .Type: Contract-to-Hire
• .Preference: Local candidates strongly preferred, as the interview process may include one mandatory onsite round

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Must have: #ApplicationArchitecture #JavaDevelopment #Kafka #Kubernetes #CloudNative #FinancialServic

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Key Responsibilit

• iesStrategic Leadership: Lead, mentor, and define the direction for a high-performing team of Application Architec
• ts.Architecture Governance: Establish and enforce rigorous architecture standards, covering API design, integration patterns, tech stack selection, and software design patter
• ns.Regulatory Compliance: Partner with Security, QA, and Governance/Risk teams to ensure all architectural decisions adhere to critical regulatory frameworks, including Regulation SCI and CPMI-IOSCO principl
• es.Modernization & Quality: Enforce architecture as code through CI/CD, automated testing, and quality gate integrati
• on.Innovation: Champion the integration of AI-assisted development practices while managing their impact on architectural integri

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Required Skill

• SetsFinancial Domain Expertise: Proven experience in regulated financial services (SIFMU, clearinghouses, exchanges, or Tier-1 banki
• ng).Technical Proficiency: Hands-on expertise with Java, Kafka, Kubernetes, and cloud-native architecture (AWS or equivale
• nt).Architectural Oversight: Demonstrated success in defining and enforcing enterprise-scale architecture standa
• rds.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes and collaborate with Security and Risk stakehold
• ers.Team Leadership: Experience managing, developing, and leading technical te
• ams.Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to influence stakeholders and drive technical consen

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Must have: #ApplicationArchitecture #JavaDevelopment #Kafka #Kubernetes #CloudNative #FinancialSer

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Sesheng LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected b