Accountable for executing and driving results on large-scale efforts or multiple smaller efforts and serving as a development lead for most medium and large projects. This includes expertise with application development methodologies and standards for program analysis, design, coding, testing, debugging and implementation. Accountable for exhibiting a strong understanding of client core business functions. Required to support situations in which end user consultation is required to identify system function specifications and incorporate them into overall system design and delivery. Additionally, utilize comprehensive knowledge of multiple areas within technology to achieve technological objectives. Independent work style, requiring little or no guidance by more senior developers. Decisions will make a significant, measurable impact on the business goals for the client organization.

During team discussions you will play a significant role with TPMs and engineering managers to determine potential risks to a schedule. Assist in the planning and managing of application development assignments generally involving large budgets, cross functional projects or multiple projects. This includes effectively understanding and analyzing both technical and business risks and impact. Expected to effectively communicate those risks to the business owners, so that they can make informed decisions.

Accountable for providing guidance on architecturally significant efforts during the preplanning phase, and ensuring principles and best practices are followed prior to initiation of work. In doing so, closely watch and evaluate Digital roadmaps, including impacts to support upcoming journeys. Publish design review extensions, and provide documented guidance aligned to sprint plans and timelines. Be part of the design review board that will focus on the design process, search for generic patterns, and, at the same time, share best practices across the organization. Publish design patterns across lines of business and domain commonalities. Drive design reviews for Next Gen Architecture (NGA) and Plan of Record (POR) projects, supporting design principles and best practices. Participate in micro services and NGA code reviews. Empower SDEs and their teams by mentoring and coaching.

Have a comprehensive understanding of the business domain, the systems, and the products in your space. Understand their accountabilities, boundaries, limitations, scale factors and the reasons behind architectural decisions. Provide a long-term perspective for business and technology choices; using technical judgment to vet architecture as required. Able to direct teams on how to develop and deliver systems that are efficient with resource usage such as hardware, runtime, performance, load, and memory requirements. Responsible for broader design decisions and development of long-term strategies that significantly influence the development process and standards.

Accountable for Design Reviews of Agile and Plan of Record (POR) projects as well as accountable for Code Reviews of Next Gen Architecture (NGA) projects and are expected to elaborate, promote and communicate Design Patterns applicable to NGA architectures and solutions. Provide the corresponding architectural guidance, and conduct design reviews and code reviews based on the projects assigned to your LOB. Participate in discussions to drive smart trade-off decisions that balance efforts, delivery timelines, features, and technical constraints.

6-10 years of relevant experience in an Apps Development role or senior level experience in an Enterprise Architecture role with subject matter expert in one or more areas. Lead resources and serve as a functional SME across the company through advanced knowledge of algorithms, data structures, distributed systems, networking, use of knowledge and experience to lead, architect, and drive broader adoption forward. Acquire relevant technology and financial industry skills (AWS PWS) and understand all aspects of NGA technology - including innovative approaches and new opportunities. Demonstrate knowledge on automating code quality, code performance, unit testing, and build processing in the CI/CD. 2 years minimum experience in JAVA, Spring Boot, and Cloud Computing Bachelor's/University degree, Master's degree preferred.

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

Anticipated Posting Close Date: Feb 23, 2026

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