Sr. Application Architect – Contract Funding

About the role

We are hiring a Senior Application Architect for Contract Funding Applications. This role is crucial in shaping the vision, strategy, and development of our mission-critical Contract Funding application. As a highly visible position, it plays a significant role in our digital transformation efforts and has a direct impact on contract review, funding operations, dealer satisfaction, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the product vision, roadmap, and execution for the Contract Funding application.

• Lead enhancements to simplify and modernize the contract funding process.

• Partner with business and technical teams to convert needs into clear requirements and actionable solutions.

• Participate in hands-on development, including coding, programming, file design, updates, and deployment.

• Build or update application components based on detailed requirements.

• Analyze, test, debug, and maintain code, ensuring strong documentation.

• Define system scope and technical objectives by understanding user needs and business goals.

• Improve processes, resolve operational challenges, and introduce new functionality, taking timelines, resources, complexity, and dependencies into account.

• Serve as the primary subject matter expert for the Contract Funding system, covering both business processes and system functionality.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with internal controls, financial standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues by assessing business impact, prioritizing fixes, and coordinating testing and validation efforts.

• Function as a consultant and platform advocate, optimizing processes and maximizing contract funding capabilities to support business goals.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams—including IT, Finance, Operations, Compliance, Sales, and Credit—to deliver efficient, high-value solutions.

• Support strategic initiatives through requirements gathering, testing, implementation, and ongoing refinement of solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 5-7 years of relevant experience.

• Minimum of 6 years of firsthand development experience with Java 8+, J2EE, Spring/Spring Boot, JDBC, Hibernate, REST/SOAP APIs, and Tomcat.

• Proven experience with multiple languages and frameworks, including Java/J2EE, Struts, Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate, JSP, JSON, XML, SQL (DB2 / PostgreSQL), PL/SQL, Distributed System Design, JavaScript, jQuery, GWT, and Angular.

• Strong background in designing and developing Web Services, APIs, and system interfaces.

• UI development skills with Angular and/or React, as well as HTML5, CSS3, and XML.

• Solid understanding of object-oriented design and coding/design patterns, such as abstract classes, interfaces, and dependency injection.

• Experience with DevOps tools, including GitHub/GitLab, Jenkins, and deployment automation.

• Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum environments using Jira and DevOps practices.

• Experience with branching strategies and application deployments via T3/Jenkins or similar DevOps pipelines.

Qualifications

• Exceptional Candidates May Have:

• Strong understanding of the systems development lifecycle (SDLC), including development processes, methodologies, and best practices.

• Experience working in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or similar).

• Hands-on experience building applications using microservices architecture.

• Ability to perform thorough technical analysis and translate complex development requirements into clear, business-friendly recommendations.

• Knowledge of testing methodologies, including unit and integration testing (e.g., JUnit, JMock, Karma, Jasmine).

• Ability to create System Integration Test (SIT) cases using DevOps tools such as Jira.

Skills

• Java 8+

• J2EE

• Spring/Spring Boot

• JDBC

• Hibernate

• REST/SOAP APIs

• Tomcat

• Multiple languages and frameworks

• Angular/React

• HTML5, CSS3, XML

• Object-oriented design and coding/design patterns

• DevOps tools

• Microservices architecture

• Testing methodologies

Benefits

• Annual bonus program

• 401(k) company contribution with company match up to 6%

• Non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age

• Starting at 4 weeks paid vacation

• 15 calendar holidays

• 8 weeks paid parental leave

• Employee assistance program

• Comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs

• Onsite fitness (at some locations)

• Tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off

• Short-term and long-term disability plans

Pay

Pay Offered Dependent On Knowledge, Skills, And Experience

Schedule

Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote)