Senior Software Architect / Onsite / Schaumburg, IL
Schaumburg, Illinois
Onsite
Direct Hire
$160k - $180k
Job Description
We’re hiring a Senior Software Architect to join an exciting, fast-growing SaaS platform company that’s reshaping the way organizations manage finance and credit operations. This team is building scalable, enterprise-grade applications using modern Java technologies in a high-impact environment where innovation, mentorship, and architectural ownership are at the core.
As a Senior Architect, you’ll lead high-performing engineering teams, drive design decisions across a multi-technology stack, and serve as a subject matter expert in developing and optimizing full-stack applications that power critical financial workflows across a global user base.
This is a 5-day onsite role in Schaumburg, IL—perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative, face-to-face engineering culture and wants to have a real impact on product direction and team development. Required Skills & Experience
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As a Senior Architect, you’ll lead high-performing engineering teams, drive design decisions across a multi-technology stack, and serve as a subject matter expert in developing and optimizing full-stack applications that power critical financial workflows across a global user base.
This is a 5-day onsite role in Schaumburg, IL—perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative, face-to-face engineering culture and wants to have a real impact on product direction and team development. Required Skills & Experience
- 7+ + years of hands-on software development experience
- Master’s or equivalent in Computer Science or Engineering
- Expertise in Java/J2EE, Spring, Hibernate, REST, SOAP
- Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch, MongoDB)
- Strong understanding of agile methodologies and full software lifecycle
- Experience building large-scale, high-availability systems
- Background in FinTech or enterprise SaaS
- Familiarity with Kafka, MapReduce, Hadoop, or similar big data tools
- Experience working with offshore development teams
- Knowledge of UI frameworks (PrimeFaces or similar)
- 70% Architecture and Hands-on Development (Java/J2EE, Hibernate)
- 30% Team Leadership, Mentorship, and Strategy
- 60% designing and developing scalable SaaS applications
- 20% leading and mentoring teams
- 20% collaborating with Stakeholders & Customers
- Comprehensive insurance package
- 401(k) with Roth and traditional options
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- HAS/FSA options and disability coverage
- Competitive compensation
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