Java Solutions Architect – Wealth Management

Intellibus

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading tech firm in New York is seeking a Java Solutions Architect for its Wealth Management Technology Team. This role focuses on designing scalable wealth management platforms and leading automation initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of leadership experience in technology roles, strong expertise in Java and Python, and a background in cloud technologies and microservices. This is a contract position aimed at enhancing financial services through innovative tech solutions.

Qualifications

8+ years of progressive leadership in technology roles within wealth management or fintech.
Advanced experience with CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms.
Strong knowledge of programming languages such as Java and Python.

Responsibilities

Design and implement high-performance wealth management platforms.
Architect microservices-based solutions for portfolio analytics.
Lead code reviews and optimize system performance.

Skills

Java

Python

Cloud technology (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Microservices architecture

CI/CD best practices

Mentoring engineering teams

Data processing technologies

APIs integration

Security frameworks

AI and machine learning

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Kafka

Snowflake

Job description

Java Solutions Architect – Wealth Management

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Our Wealth Management Technology Team is dedicated to addressing the unique challenges faced by some of the world’s most prestigious financial institutions. We specialize in delivering innovative solutions for portfolio optimization, seamless platform integration, and scaling capabilities that empower advisors and clients alike. Our recent advancements have redefined client engagement and operational efficiency, driving transformative outcomes in the wealth management sector.

We are looking for a Wealth Management Architect with a strong background in wealth management to build and scale a comprehensive technical practice. You will lead the design and implementation of our core review processes, automation roadmap, and checklist management that ensure consistent, high-quality platform assessments and delivery across projects. The Practice Leader will oversee capacity planning, resource allocation, and engagement processes to streamline technical reviews and create value across the organization.

We are looking for a leader who can:

Design and implement high-performance, scalable wealth management platforms using Java, Python, and cloud-native technologies (AWS/Azure/GCP).
Architect microservices-based solutions for portfolio analytics, client onboarding, and trading systems.
Integrate FinTech APIs (e.g., Bloomberg, Reuters, Plaid) and third-party custodial/payment systems.
Ensure low-latency data processing for real-time risk assessment and rebalancing algorithms.
Lead code reviews, system optimizations, and adoption of best practices (TDD, CI/CD, DevOps).
Mentor engineering teams in Java/Python frameworks (Spring Boot, Django, Pandas) and event-driven architectures (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
Collaborate with quant analysts and data scientists to deploy AI/ML models for personalized financial advice.
Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies (blockchain for asset tokenization, NLP for client chatbots, robo-advisory tools).
Optimize data pipelines for client reporting, performance analytics, and regulatory disclosures.
Enhance security frameworks (OAuth, encryption, Zero Trust) to protect sensitive financial data.

Qualifications and Experience:

Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
Leadership Experience: 8+ years of progressive leadership in technology roles within the wealth management, fintech, or financial services industry.
Technical Expertise:
Advanced experience with CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
Strong knowledge of programming languages such as Java and Python.
Expertise in REST-based microservices, Kafka for real-time data streaming, and Snowflake & relational databases.
Certifications: Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, CISSP) are highly valued.
Innovation Skills: Proven ability to explore and implement new technologies such as AI, machine learning, blockchain, and data analytics.
Startup Experience: Previous experience in high-growth or startup environments with adaptability to scaling demands.