Java Solutions Architect

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13853128 Job Description: Java Solutions Architect Location: Chicago, Illinois (Hybrid) Role Overview An 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 Bes 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{target="_blank" rel="noopener"} 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{target="_blank" rel="noopener"} 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