Software Architect III

Cincinnati, OH


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Type: Contract

Category: Architecture

Industry: Financial Services

Reference ID: JN -032026-106023

Date Posted: 03/17/2026

Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/db8lMm


Description:

Onsite in Cincinnati, OH

 

The Software Architect will design and implement technology solutions that align with product and domain roadmaps for the organization. The role requires expertise in Java, Spring, RESTful APIs, and platform engineering to drive architecture, quality, and operational excellence across complex systems. The architect will own vendor relationships for third-party platforms, ensure performance, scalability, and security, and mentor engineers while contributing to continuous improvement. The position supports an on-site line of business and collaborates across squads to deliver resilient microservices and integrations.

 

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

 

Rate: $70.00 to $75.00/hr. w2

 


Responsibilities:
  • Define long-term product and domain technical vision and lead execution toward that vision.
  • Design solutions with line-of-business and IT squads to incorporate software changes and ensure effective implementation.
  • Consult with Product Owners on the technology roadmap and advise on utilization or retirement of in-house and third-party solutions.
  • Serve as primary liaison with software vendors for assigned business systems and manage impacts of upcoming vendor changes.
  • Implement and maintain features and capabilities while improving quality of technical products and services.
  • Follow and refine best practices and standards, and contribute within communities of practice.
  • Automate processes and build maintainable, supportable, and testable solutions for operational excellence.
  • Stay current with technology trends and innovations in relevant fields.
  • Provide operational support and troubleshooting for team products and services.
  • Coach, mentor, and train new or less experienced team members.
  • Design and document overall solution architectures aligned to business objectives and requirements.
  • Ensure solutions meet performance, scalability, and security standards.
  • Identify reuse and collaboration opportunities across teams to improve processes and capabilities beyond a single team.
  • Operate as a trusted advisor and go-to resource for specific technologies, topics, or domains.

Experience Requirements:
  • 3 to 5 years of experience with Java 17 or higher.
  • 3 to 5 years of experience with Spring Framework 6.x and Spring Boot 3.x.
  • 3 to 5 years of RESTful API development and back end for front ends.
  • 1 to 3 years of experience with microservice-oriented architecture and development.
  • 1 to 2 years of experience working in agile or scrum teams.
  • 1 to 3 years of experience with Test Driven Development using JUnit.
  • Prior experience with Git, GitHub, Jenkins, and JFrog.
  • Experience working with third-party COTS and internally built applications.
  • Deep understanding of reactive architecture principles and microservice design.
  • Knowledge of decentralized and asynchronous data flows, warehousing best practices, and data security for data movement.
  • Experience with container-hosted applications in hybrid cloud or on-premise environments.
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across departments and squads.
  • Deep understanding of IT security best practices.
  • Experience analyzing legacy platforms, documenting current state, and translating processes into modern architectures.
  • Experience designing, implementing, and supporting complex technical solutions.
  • Ability to provide technical coaching and guidance to junior engineers.
  • Banking or financial services background (preferred).
  • Experience with core banking platforms such as deposit systems, debit card processing, ATM, check processing, or client billing (preferred).

Education Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technology field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Recruitment Transparency Notice
 
Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (noreply@eliassen.com, 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.
 
Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact InfoSec@eliassen.com.
 
About Eliassen Group:
 
Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.
 
Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
 
Don’t miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check!
 

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