CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS/MUST HAVE SKILLS:

• 5+ years in an Architecture role, and 5+ years prior working experience as a Software Engineer. The experience has been preferably in the Banking industry, a consulting firm or else a technology services provider.
• Depth of knowledge or experience with architecting or implementing web applications, mobile applications, cloud based architectures, APIs and gateways, Devops, automation, and working with event and batch based architectures.
• Appreciation for business strategy and ability to create application / solution / platform architecture plans to support required business outcomes.
• Domain expertise in one or more of the following (Security, Data, Governance, Azure, etc.)
• Experience establishing and conforming to architecture governance practices and in working with the Architecture Review Board process, in the context of Agile.

SOFT SKILLS

• Highly collaborative attitude, willingness to work with team members; able to influence, participate in design / code reviews, and share knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; able to effectively articulate technical vision, align stakeholders on recommended solution options, possibilities, and outcomes.

NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS:

1. Experience working on large-scale digital transformation projects and technology strategy is desirable
2. Certifications in software architecture and methods a plus: TOGAF, Certified SOA Architect, etc. Formal education in an engineering or science discipline.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree
  Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian’s platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.
  Dexian’s brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more.
  Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
  Dexian will on request provide accommodation for disabilities to support your participation in all aspects of Recruitment, Assessment and selection process
  Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
  Contract length: 6 months
  Pay: $93.59-$97.67 per hour
  Expected hours: 40 per wee

• Design solution architecture for initiatives and concepts drawing on knowledge of Bank systems, Enterprise standards, open source and/or commercially available platforms, and architectural best-practices learnt over your years of experience.
• Lead Bank to architectural and engineering excellence by applying industry leading thought, designing scalable and secure solutions, and institutionalizing superior technology capabilities with attention to detail and technical intuition.
• Apply proactive problem-solving to address functional and non-functional concerns. Provide solution options for integrating sophisticated and varied systems while understanding dependencies and anticipating challenges.
• Formulate architectural and technology roadmaps for various products, assets, and technology stacks in use at the Bank.
• Demonstrate a passion for architecture, digital products and services, and for leveraging technology to enable the business to run effectively and efficiently.
• Communicate with peers and teams extensively evangelizing solutions, options on approaches therein, providing technical guidance, and thought leadership on technology matters.
• Balance competing priorities while adhering to deadlines and aligning resources with value demands. Adhere to and advise on architecture governance practices.