Financial Systems Senior Architect

Holland & Knight LLP • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

The Financial Systems Senior Architect provides expert architectural guidance to help Finance align technology solutions with organizational goals and objectives. The role calls for broad technical expertise across networks, cloud computing, software development, cybersecurity, and automation tools. The Senior Architect designs current- and future-state architecture models to support the firm’s evolving needs, stays current on technology and legal industry trends, and evaluates and recommends effective technical solutions.

The role leads architecture documentation and standards, advises project teams on Financial Systems Technology (FST) solutions, contributes technical recommendations to projects and roadmaps, and coordinates with Technology teams and vendors to document the FST infrastructure landscape. It also leads research into emerging technologies, communicates findings and design practices, and coaches and mentors FST Developers. The position requires a regular and predictable work schedule and attention to work activities during business hours, unless otherwise approved or required by law.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• At least 5 years of experience architecting and delivering enterprise solutions across multiple enterprise architecture domains, including technology, application, information, and infrastructure.
• At least 5 years of experience with programming languages and technologies such as Java, JavaScript, C#, Python, HTML, CSS, JSON/REST APIs, SQL, NoSQL, and Shell.
• At least 4 years of experience in cloud computing architecture, technical design, and implementations, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS delivery models across multiple cloud vendors, such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Moderate or advanced keyboard usage.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant industry certifications, such as AWS, CISSP, Professional Cloud Solutions Architect, Open CA, or ITIL.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train on documenting and maintaining architecture standards and designs, using diagrams of logical, physical, and process views across multiple technology domains.
• Collaborate with project teams to provide insights and recommendations on FST solutions.
• Provide technical input and recommendations on projects and roadmap development as required.
• Collaborate with Technology teams and vendors to create diagrams and maintain documentation for the FST infrastructure landscape.
• Lead research efforts to identify emerging technology solutions and communicate findings clearly.
• Communicate technology design best practices, standards, and processes through presentations and educational content.
• Coach and mentor FST Developers.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule and remain engaged in work activities during business hours, unless otherwise approved or required by law.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plans, including PPO and HDHP options, with domestic partner coverage.
• Dental and vision plans, including domestic partner coverage.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs.
• Dependent care FSAs.
• Health advocacy services.
• Behavioral health and counseling resources for family members.
• 401(k).
• Profit sharing.
• Backup dependent care.
• Senior care planning support.
• Resources for individuals with developmental disabilities and their caregivers.
• Paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior