Java Solutions Architect

Apex Systems, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with company match

ESPP

HSA (Health Savings Account)

EAP with counseling

Certification discounts

Training & certification programs

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems in Chicago, IL seeks a Java Solutions Architect to define architectures for AI-augmented financial platforms. You will design agentic AI frameworks, integrate tools, ensure security and observability, and lead Java/C++ modernization across distributed teams.

Requires 15+ years in server-side Java, AI-in-architecture experience, and proficiency in Java/Spring/JVM with strong C++ knowledge. On-site employment with a focus on scalable, secure solutions.

Qualifications

• Fifteen or more years of server-side Java experience with architecture/leadership.
• Experience applying AI to software architecture and engineering is required.
• Proficiency in Java on Linux/UNIX, Spring Boot, JVM tuning, and multithreading.
• Strong knowledge of memory management and complex system design in C++.
• Experience with relational data modeling and enterprise messaging systems.

Responsibilities

• Define target architectures, reference patterns, and technical standards for AI-augmented applications.
• Design reusable agentic AI frameworks for prompt/context management and tool integration.
• Lead design, development, modernization, and integration of Java-based apps and C++ services.
• Develop high-quality software with automated tests and clean interfaces.
• Translate business requirements into architecture, stories, acceptance criteria, and plans.
• Improve CI/CD practices including PRs, branching, and release documentation.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related discipline

Tools

IBM MQ

JMS

Kafka

TIBCO

Spring Boot

Java/J2EE

C++

KDB+/Q

Job description

## Job Description# Java Solutions ArchitectApply**Job#: 3057629****Job Description:**Java Solutions Architect**Location:** Chicago, Illinois (On-site)Role OverviewAn experienced Java Solutions Architect is required to define target architectures, reference patterns, and technical standards for AI-augmented applications across a transactional foreign exchange platform. The successful candidate will design reusable agentic AI frameworks that support prompt and context management, tool integration, human review, testing, traceability, security, and observability. This position involves leading the design, development, modernization, and integration of core banking systems in a globally distributed environment.Key Responsibilities* Define target architectures, reference patterns, and technical standards for AI-augmented applications across the transactional platform.* Design reusable agentic AI frameworks supporting prompt and context management, tool integration, human review, testing, traceability, security, and observability.* Evaluate secure applications of AI to improve engineering productivity, operational processes, and platform capabilities.* Lead the design, development, modernization, and integration of Java-based applications and C++ services.* Develop high-quality software, automated tests, and well-defined interfaces that integrate reliably with the broader application ecosystem.* Translate business requirements into practical architecture, refined stories, acceptance criteria, estimates, and delivery plans.* Conduct technical spikes and proofs of concept to validate new ideas and reduce delivery risk.* Improve CI/CD practices including branching, pull requests, issue triage, merge-conflict resolution, release documentation, and deployment controls.* Provide technical direction, resolve complex design challenges, and mentor engineers across globally distributed teams.Required Qualifications**Education:** Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related discipline.**Experience:** Fifteen or more years of experience developing server-side Java applications, including significant architecture or technical leadership responsibility. Demonstrated experience applying AI to software architecture and engineering is required.**Technical Skills:** Expertise in core Java on Linux/UNIX environments, including Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, JVM tuning, garbage collection, multithreading, algorithms, and data structures. Proficiency in modern C++ with strong knowledge of memory management, concurrency, and complex system design is required. Experience with SQL, relational-data modeling, and enterprise messaging systems such as IBM MQ, JMS, AMPS, Kafka, or TIBCO is also necessary.Preferred Qualifications* Experience with Python development, particularly in production-grade services, automation, analytics, or Quartz-based systems.* Experience designing and delivering secure, governed agentic AI solutions in a regulated environment.* Experience with distributed, low-latency, high-availability trading systems, including algorithmic execution, trade lifecycle management, pricing, or risk management.* Experience with FIX, KDB+/Q, Quartz, Google Guava, React, or JavaScript. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Chicago, IL, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** October 28, 2026**Pay Range:** $72 - $73 per hour