software development architect

job summary: Deliver accurate and maintainable code for test automation Collaborate with project team to understand and prioritize system testing efforts Mine and manipulate data using SQL to create test data Define automated regression tests for future projects and for ongoing regression efforts Document and report on identified system testing issues in standard defect tracking tool Identify defects Agile/Scrum methodology - assist the teams in implementing Agile methodologies    location: Merrimack, New Hampshire job type: Contract salary: $71 - 72 per hour work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors   responsibilities: Minimum 5 years of development experienceProficient in Java, Spring, and RESTful servicesStrong SQL skills a mustTest automation (Selenium, Serenity, Cucumber) experienceJira and Jira Align experience requiredKnowledge of brokerage trading (Equities, Short trading, Options, Fixed Income)Strong team collaboration and communication skills (written and verbal)TSO/3270 Mainframe experience a plusWeb Services/ ReadyAPI/ Rest Assured a plusStrong solve skills / identifying root cause.B.S. Computer Science or equivalent job experience   qualifications: Design, develop, document, and complete manual tests for trading applications Adhere to established software engineering procedures and standards. Collaborate with other technical resources to: Suggest improvements for processes, protocols, and standards. Design and develop automated tests and/or software tools. Understand requirements. See opportunities to improve maintainability of automation platform. Understand and apply test driven design concepts to test and debug automated solutions and software utilities developed by self and others. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

job summary: NOTE: Onsite Position Southlake, TX Minimum 4 days a week onsite Must Have: 3+ years in Mobile Application Development 4+ years of experience in building and maintaining test automation frameworks 5+ years of developing, executing, and maintaining automated test scripts using Appium Hands-on coding experience with Java or other object -oriented programming languages Aware of different Test Framework design patterns, Singleton, POM etc. Advanced experience with Sauce Labs Real Device Cloud, parallel execution, and platform optimization - Proficiency in Java 8+ features, TestNG/JUnit 5 advanced capabilities, and Maven/Gradle build automation Working knowledge of industry-standard tools for logging bugs and managing test cases (e.g., JIRA/MTM, Zephyr/HPQ) Proven ability to successfully balance and deliver multiple geographically distributed QA projects with concurrent releases Nice to Have: Understanding of CI/CD practices and Lean DevOps methodologies Experience with XCUI and/or Espresso, Kotlin, SWIFT is preferred Financial/Trading services industry experience is a plus    location: Raleigh, North Carolina job type: Contract salary: $47.50 - 52.50 per hour work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors   responsibilities: Must Have: 3+ years in Mobile Application Development 4+ years of experience in building and maintaining test automation frameworks 5+ years of developing, executing, and maintaining automated test scripts using Appium Hands-on coding experience with Java or other object -oriented programming languages Aware of different Test Framework design patterns, Singleton, POM etc. Advanced experience with Sauce Labs Real Device Cloud, parallel execution, and platform optimization - Proficiency in Java 8+ features, TestNG/JUnit 5 advanced capabilities, and Maven/Gradle build automation Working knowledge of industry-standard tools for logging bugs and managing test cases (e.g., JIRA/MTM, Zephyr/HPQ) Proven ability to successfully balance and deliver multiple geographically distributed QA projects with concurrent releases Nice to Have: Understanding of CI/CD practices and Lean DevOps methodologies Experience with XCUI and/or Espresso, Kotlin, SWIFT is preferred Financial/Trading services industry experience is a plus   qualifications: NOTE: Onsite Position Southlake, TX Minimum 4 days a week onsite Must Have: 3+ years in Mobile Application Development 4+ years of experience in building and maintaining test automation frameworks 5+ years of developing, executing, and maintaining automated test scripts using Appium Hands-on coding experience with Java or other object -oriented programming languages Aware of different Test Framework design patterns, Singleton, POM etc. Advanced experience with Sauce Labs Real Device Cloud, parallel execution, and platform optimization - Proficiency in Java 8+ features, TestNG/JUnit 5 advanced capabilities, and Maven/Gradle build automation Working knowledge of industry-standard tools for logging bugs and managing test cases (e.g., JIRA/MTM, Zephyr/HPQ) Proven ability to successfully balance and deliver multiple geographically distributed QA projects with concurrent releases Nice to Have: Understanding of CI/CD practices and Lean DevOps methodologies Experience with XCUI and/or Espresso, Kotlin, SWIFT is preferred Financial/Trading services industry experience is a plus Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

job summary: The Application Architect leads Next Gen Architecture modernization initiative, providing both strategic governance and hands-on technical leadership to ensure architectural integrity, scalability and performance as the company decouples its monolithic legacy systems. This role certifies architectural plans, validates work-in-progress against standards, and collaborates with engineering teams and stakeholders to ensure technology decisions align with business objectives and growth strategies. This individual also identifies opportunities to leverage AI and modern practices to accelerate modernization efforts. Key responsibilities include establishing architectural standards, evaluating technical feasibility of new growth opportunities requiring technology expansion or external integration, and providing regular progress updates and risk assessments to leadership. A successful Application Architect combines deep technical expertise in enterprise modernization with strong business acumen, leadership skills, and the ability to influence engineering teams through complex transformational initiatives. Responsibilities Next Gen Architecture Modernization: ● Lead and oversee architectural transformation from monolithic to decoupled microservices architecture. ● Certify architectural plans and designs, ensuring alignment with Next Gen Architecture principles and standards. ● Validate work-in-progress across engineering teams to ensure adherence to architectural guidelines and identify deviations early. ● Ensure architectural designs support platform scalability, elasticity, and performance requirements to accommodate business growth. ● Document and maintain architecture designs, technical specifications, and decision records. ● Identify and implement opportunities to leverage AI and automation to accelerate modernization efforts. ● Provide regular progress updates, risk assessments, and recommendations. ● Build credibility and trust through hands-on participation in critical technical initiatives. Architectural Governance & Standards: ● Establish and enforce architectural standards, patterns, and best practices across the organization. ● Review and approve architectural decisions for new features, integrations, and technical initiatives. ● Conduct architecture reviews to ensure scalability, security, performance, and maintainability. ● Define and maintain architectural guardrails that enable team autonomy while ensuring consistency. ● Drive adoption of modern development practices, architectural patterns, and AI-assisted development tools. ● Mentor and guide engineering teams and team leads on architectural principles and best practices. ● Foster a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Cross-functional Collaboration & Business Alignment: ● Partner with Product, Business stakeholders, and external partners to ensure technology decisions support business objectives and growth strategies. ● Evaluate technical feasibility of new business opportunities requiring technology expansion or external integration. ● Translate business requirements into architectural approaches and provide effort estimates for strategic initiatives. ● Communicate architectural vision, decisions, and trade-offs effectively to technical and non-technical audiences. ● Leverage AI capabilities to enhance architectural analysis, documentation, and decision-making processes. ○ Champion adoption of AI tools and techniques to enhance team productivity and architectural outcomes. Qualifications Education and Experience: ● 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in enterprise architecture roles. ● Proven experience leading enterprise architecture modernization initiatives, including monolith-to-microservices migrations and legacy system transformations. ● Experience in architectural governance, establishing standards, and conducting architecture reviews across multiple teams. ● Track record of hands-on technical leadership in complex, multi-team environments. Technical Skills: ● Deep expertise in microservices architecture patterns, API design, and distributed systems. ● Experience designing scalable, elastic architectures that support high-volume e-commerce operations. ● Strong knowledge of Java, Spring Boot, and modern application frameworks. ● Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL) and data architecture principles. ● Proficiency in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and containerization technologies. ● Understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code. ● Experience leveraging AI tools and technologies to enhance software development and architectural practices. Leadership and Soft Skills: ● Strong business acumen with ability to understand business objectives and translate them into technical solutions. ● Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating complex technical concepts in business language to diverse audiences. ● Proven ability to influence and guide engineering teams without direct authority. ● Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities with focus on balancing technical excellence and business pragmatism. ● Experience mentoring technical teams and developing architectural capabilities across organizations. Preferred Qualifications ● Professional certifications such as TOGAF, AWS/Azure Solutions Architect, or similar enterprise architecture credentials. ● Experience in e-commerce or digital marketplace platforms. ● Background in healthcare, dental, or regulated industries. ● Familiarity with product information management (PIM) systems and vendor integration platforms. ● Experience working with external consulting partners on large-scale transformation initiatives.    location: Telecommute job type: Permanent work hours: 9am to 5pm education: Bachelors   responsibilities: The Application Architect leads Next Gen Architecture modernization initiative, providing both strategic governance and hands-on technical leadership to ensure architectural integrity, scalability and performance as the company decouples its monolithic legacy systems. This role certifies architectural plans, validates work-in-progress against standards, and collaborates with engineering teams and stakeholders to ensure technology decisions align with business objectives and growth strategies. This individual also identifies opportunities to leverage AI and modern practices to accelerate modernization efforts. Key responsibilities include establishing architectural standards, evaluating technical feasibility of new growth opportunities requiring technology expansion or external integration, and providing regular progress updates and risk assessments to leadership. A successful Application Architect combines deep technical expertise in enterprise modernization with strong business acumen, leadership skills, and the ability to influence engineering teams through complex transformational initiatives. Responsibilities Next Gen Architecture Modernization: ● Lead and oversee architectural transformation from monolithic to decoupled microservices architecture. ● Certify architectural plans and designs, ensuring alignment with Next Gen Architecture principles and standards. ● Validate work-in-progress across engineering teams to ensure adherence to architectural guidelines and identify deviations early. ● Ensure architectural designs support platform scalability, elasticity, and performance requirements to accommodate business growth. ● Document and maintain architecture designs, technical specifications, and decision records. ● Identify and implement opportunities to leverage AI and automation to accelerate modernization efforts. ● Provide regular progress updates, risk assessments, and recommendations. ● Build credibility and trust through hands-on participation in critical technical initiatives. Architectural Governance & Standards: ● Establish and enforce architectural standards, patterns, and best practices across the organization. ● Review and approve architectural decisions for new features, integrations, and technical initiatives. ● Conduct architecture reviews to ensure scalability, security, performance, and maintainability. ● Define and maintain architectural guardrails that enable team autonomy while ensuring consistency. ● Drive adoption of modern development practices, architectural patterns, and AI-assisted development tools. ● Mentor and guide engineering teams and team leads on architectural principles and best practices. ● Foster a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Cross-functional Collaboration & Business Alignment: ● Partner with Product, Business stakeholders, and external partners to ensure technology decisions support business objectives and growth strategies. ● Evaluate technical feasibility of new business opportunities requiring technology expansion or external integration. ● Translate business requirements into architectural approaches and provide effort estimates for strategic initiatives. ● Communicate architectural vision, decisions, and trade-offs effectively to technical and non-technical audiences. ● Leverage AI capabilities to enhance architectural analysis, documentation, and decision-making processes. ○ Champion adoption of AI tools and techniques to enhance team productivity and architectural outcomes. Qualifications Education and Experience: ● 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in enterprise architecture roles. ● Proven experience leading enterprise architecture modernization initiatives, including monolith-to-microservices migrations and legacy system transformations. ● Experience in architectural governance, establishing standards, and conducting architecture reviews across multiple teams. ● Track record of hands-on technical leadership in complex, multi-team environments. Technical Skills: ● Deep expertise in microservices architecture patterns, API design, and distributed systems. ● Experience designing scalable, elastic architectures that support high-volume e-commerce operations. ● Strong knowledge of Java, Spring Boot, and modern application frameworks. ● Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL) and data architecture principles. ● Proficiency in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and containerization technologies. ● Understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code. ● Experience leveraging AI tools and technologies to enhance software development and architectural practices. Leadership and Soft Skills: ● Strong business acumen with ability to understand business objectives and translate them into technical solutions. ● Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating complex technical concepts in business language to diverse audiences. ● Proven ability to influence and guide engineering teams without direct authority. ● Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities with focus on balancing technical excellence and business pragmatism. ● Experience mentoring technical teams and developing architectural capabilities across organizations. Preferred Qualifications ● Professional certifications such as TOGAF, AWS/Azure Solutions Architect, or similar enterprise architecture credentials. ● Experience in e-commerce or digital marketplace platforms. ● Background in healthcare, dental, or regulated industries. ● Familiarity with product information management (PIM) systems and vendor integration platforms. ● Experience working with external consulting partners on large-scale transformation initiatives.   qualifications: 10 years of experience including 5 years of experience as application architect Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.