Sr. Specialist, Domain Architect

Overview As part of a multiyear modernization program, Pershing Custody and Corporate Actions Services are re-engineering their key systems and processes on a cloud native, scalable platform. We are looking for an experienced hands-on architect who will be part of a global team in helping define the architecture, implement, and maintain the systems with opportunities to lead small teams Provides application design and support services to applications teams. Creates flexible and scalable designs for high performance. Enforces best practices and principles of architecture while complying with the firm's architecture policies and procedures. Is responsible for architecture solutions mainly with a line of business focus. In addition to the individual contributor primary responsibilities shown below, may also have managerial responsibilities such as: participates in the recruiting process; instructs, assigns, directs and reviews the work of architects; prepares performance reviews and provides ongoing feedback. Designs stable and flexible, high performance solutions aligned with architecture principles. Engages in various design and execution activities with other stakeholders. Identifies organization-wide initiatives and makes recommendations for the use of technology. Works closely with senior management to educate and to articulate resource requirements necessary to promote architecture goals. Works toward architecture solutions, mainly with a line of business focus. Engages in enterprise architecture solutions as part of service delivery support and career development. Involved in governance and other design activities. Works with administrators to maintain and publish architecture policies, standards etc. Contributes to the achievement of team objectives.

• Define and maintain architecture, technology standards, and best practices for applications, middleware, and databases for development
• Responsible for design, prototyping and delivery of software solutions, managing the technical environment (software, data, interfaces, integration), researching new tools and technologies, and developing better analytics solutions.
• Work with the development team, provide technical guidance and code review, and assist in debugging, while continuing to contribute directly to the success of the project deliverables.

• Core Java, Spring, Rest services, Kafka, JMS, Hibernate, JSON, XML etc
• Web services, HTML5, AngularJs, JavaScript, JQuery - is preferred.
• SQL, Oracle, DB2, MongoDB
• Experience with Cloud-native architecture, Cloud and SaaS platforms, Micro-Services Architecture, Scalable High Resiliency Systems, Workflow is preferred.
• Experience with Big Data technologies like Apache Hadoop, HBase, Spark, Hive
• Agile Development experience, SDLC Tools like Maven, Jenkins, git etc, Testing tools like Junit, Selenium, Mockito, Cucumber etc
• Knowledge of mainframe platforms and/or prior experience porting applications from mainframe to distributed platform is highly preferred