Senior Hands-On Architect / Java / Open Banking / Hybrid / Chicago

This incredibly stable leader in the financial world is looking for a Senior Java Architect to be a spearhead the migration of an open banking aggregation platform from their on prem cloud to Azure. This downtown Chicago, Hybrid opportunity is contract-to-hire. You will be a leader in development of this migration as well as leading the design and architecture. This role is full stack with an emphasis on the backend using Java and React.

This company has been in the financial space for over 130 years and they are working on modernizing and moving into Azure. This project is going to have a major impact as it is one of the first migrations into the cloud. It is desired that you have hands on experience with Azure and PCF as well as ample experience with 3rd party integrations, Docker and Kubernetes.
If this opportunity seems exciting, apply to find out more!

Contract Duration: 6-12 Months

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or similar.
• 8 + years of professional work with Java.
• 5+ years of Javascript experience.
• Finance industry experience.
• Architecture experience.
• Hands on Experience with Cloud and containerization.
• Strong Communication.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Leadership experience.
• Azure Cloud experience.
• Kubernetes/Docker experience.
• Open Banking experience.
• Aggregator experience.
• Tableau or Cognos.

What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown

• 80% Java
• 20% React

Daily Responsibilities

• 60% Hands On
• 40% Architecture

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans/Disability/Women. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under Motion Recruitment Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.