Application Architect

Genesis10 is currently seeking a Senior Application Architect - Onsite position with a Global Financial Institution located in Pennington, NJ. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity. We are seeking an experienced Application Architect to design, guide, and oversee the architecture of critical enterprise applications. This role requires broad technical depth across application frameworks, integration patterns, cloud platforms, and modern development practices. The Application Architect will partner closely with business stakeholders, engineering teams, solution architects, and technical leads to deliver scalable, secure, and maintainable technology solutions.

Responsibilities:

Design, guide, and oversee the architecture of critical enterprise applications Lead design decisions that align with enterprise strategy and standards Create architecture diagrams, high-level and low-level design documentation, and solution roadmaps Perform architectural reviews, analyze technical debt, and evaluate solution alternatives Partner with business stakeholders and engineering teams to deliver scalable and secure technology solutions

Requirements:

10+ years in software development and application design 5+ years acting as an Application Architect, Technical Lead, or similar architecture role Strong hands-on background in Java/J2EE, Spring/Spring Boot, and enterprise application frameworks Experience designing and supporting multi-tier and microservices-based architectures, REST APIs, cloud-native applications (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform), and event-driven systems (Kafka, MQ) Solid understanding of application security frameworks (OAuth2, SAML, JWT), scalability, reliability, and performance engineering Experience with Relational & NoSQL databases, CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps), and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift) Experience working in Agile/Scrum or SAFe environments Strong familiarity with UML, sequence diagrams, ER diagrams, Git/Bitbucket, Jira, and Confluence Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to interface with business and executive stakeholders Strong leadership, mentoring, and decision-making abilities Desired skills: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field Relevant certifications preferred: Cloud (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform Architect), TOGAF, SAFe Architect Experience with application modernization or cloud migration programs Experience with domain-driven design, API-first design and governance Experience in financial services or other regulated industries Pay range: $63.68 - $71.68 per hour Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position. If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply! Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals. For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10: Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years. The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years. Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.) Behavioral Health Platform Medical, Dental, Vision Health Savings Account Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident) Voluntary Term Life Insurance 401K Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities) Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois) For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website. Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.