Sr. Systems Architect - Financial Services Firm

Andiamo
Phoenix, US

Why this role

Pace
Steady
Collaboration
High
Autonomy
Medium
Decision Impact
Team
Role Level
Team Lead

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What success looks like

  • scalable technology solutions
  • reliable, high-performance applications
Typical background
software engineeringenterprise systems

Transferable backgrounds

  • Coming from software development
  • Coming from enterprise architecture

Skills & requirements

Required

Enterprise Application ArchitectureSystem IntegrationDevelopment LeadershipApplication DevelopmentData IntegritySystem Configuration

Preferred

Disaster RecoveryKnowledge Management

Stack & domain

Enterprise SystemsApplication DevelopmentArchitectureIntegrationDeploymentScalabilityReliabilityPerformanceEmerging TechnologiesFrameworksToolsCodingDebuggingTestingTroubleshootingData IntegritySystem ConfigurationAdministrationDisaster RecoverySystem ResilienceTechnical DocumentationSoftware Development LifecycleVersion ControlBuild ProcessesChange ManagementTechnical Design SpecificationsSystem DocumentationArchitecture DiagramsProductivity ToolsWindowsMicrosoft OfficeLeadershipStrategic ThinkingCollaborationCommunicationProblem-solvingInitiativeOwnershipFresh ThinkingFinancial ServicesEnterprise SoftwareFinanceEngineering

About the role

Original posting from Andiamo via LinkedIn

Enterprise Systems Architect / Senior Application Developer

Design the systems that power complex enterprise operations. This role offers an opportunity to shape the architecture and development of enterprise software systems that support critical business functions. As a Systems Architect and Senior Application Developer, you will lead the design, integration, and deployment of scalable technology solutions while collaborating with technical teams to build reliable, high-performance applications.

This position combines architectural planning with hands-on development expertise. You will help define technology strategies, guide engineering teams, and ensure that new systems integrate seamlessly with existing enterprise platforms. The role requires a strong technical foundation, strategic thinking, and the ability to translate business needs into practical technical solutions.

Role Overview

The Enterprise Systems Architect is responsible for designing and implementing enterprise application solutions that meet both technical and business requirements. Working across multiple systems and platforms, this role ensures that applications are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with long-term technology strategies.

The architect evaluates emerging technologies, recommends implementation approaches, and oversees development activities that support enterprise system evolution. In addition to guiding architecture decisions, this role contributes directly to application development, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement enterprise application architectures that address user needs while maintaining compatibility with existing systems and infrastructure. Evaluate system requirements, integration points, and performance considerations when defining solution designs.

Technology Evaluation & Strategy

Research emerging technologies, frameworks, and tools that support system scalability and modernization. Recommend appropriate platforms and technologies that improve reliability, efficiency, and long-term sustainability.

Development Leadership

Provide technical direction to development teams, ensuring that projects follow best practices for coding, debugging, testing, and deployment. Support engineering teams with guidance on architectural decisions and implementation strategies.

Application Development & Enhancement

Design, build, and maintain enterprise applications including reports, forms, integrations, and system interfaces. Modify and enhance existing systems to meet evolving operational needs.

Data Integrity & Troubleshooting

Investigate and resolve application issues related to software defects, data inconsistencies, or system integration challenges. Implement corrective solutions and preventative measures to improve system reliability.

System Configuration & Administration

Manage application configuration and product definition activities to ensure systems operate effectively within enterprise environments.

Testing & Quality Assurance Support

Conduct build verification and beta testing before releases are passed to quality assurance teams. Ensure that application updates meet functional and performance requirements.

Disaster Recovery & System Resilience

Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing to ensure applications can be restored quickly and reliably during system interruptions.

Documentation & Knowledge Management

Create and maintain technical documentation including system architecture diagrams, design specifications, and operational procedures.

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

Database Expertise

6–8 years of experience working with Oracle databases, including strong proficiency with stored procedures, triggers, and complex SQL development.

Application Development Experience

Hands-on experience designing and developing enterprise applications using technologies such as C#, HTML, CSS, and web development frameworks including Web Forms or MVC.

Reporting & Data Integration

Experience working with enterprise reporting tools such as Crystal Enterprise and ETL technologies including Business Objects Data Services or SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS).

Database & Data Modeling

Strong understanding of data structures, normalization principles, and standardized naming conventions for enterprise databases.

Software Development Lifecycle

Deep knowledge of the full software development lifecycle including version control, build processes, and change management practices.

Technical Documentation

Experience producing technical design specifications, system documentation, and architecture diagrams.

Productivity Tools

Experience working with Windows-based productivity tools including Microsoft Office applications.

Additional Skills That Strengthen Your Application

Experience

Source: Andiamo careers (LinkedIn)

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