Systems Architect Senior
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.6 months ago
Boston, MA, USASenior
Base Salary
$140k - $195k/yr
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and implementation of Java-based full-stack web applications.
- Architect and develop API-heavy, service-oriented, and microservices-based applications using RESTful and SOAP web services.
- Design and document low-level designs aligned with high-level architectural standards.
- Apply design patterns and architectural principles to build scalable, reusable, and maintainable solutions.
- Develop reusable components and frameworks across multiple applications.
- Integrate Angular front ends with backend services.
- Perform code reviews, enforce coding standards, and ensure application quality.
- Analyze and resolve complex production issues under tight timelines.
- Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, and stakeholders to clarify requirements using Jira and Confluence.
- Support CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes in containerized and cloud-native environments.
- Mentor junior and mid-level developers and provide technical guidance.
- Evaluate and recommend improvements to application architecture, performance, and security.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience as a full-stack Java/J2EE web developer working on enterprise web applications.
- Strong proficiency in Core Java and object-oriented design principles.
- Expertise applying design patterns and development best practices.
- Hands-on experience preparing technical documentation and low-level designs.
- Experience with Java, J2EE, XML, SQL, SOAP, RESTful APIs, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, and Angular 17 or above.
- Experience with Jenkins, Jira, IntelliJ IDEA, Apache Tomcat 9, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Spring Boot, Hibernate, and Oracle.
- Experience with Oracle schema design, performance tuning, and efficient SQL development.
- Experience with microservices architecture, domain-driven design, API-centric applications, and distributed systems is preferred.
- Knowledge of authentication, authorization, secure API design, performance tuning, profiling, and monitoring tools is preferred.
- Prior technical leadership or architect experience and experience mentoring or guiding development teams are preferred.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, documentation, presentation, and troubleshooting skills.
- Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies is preferred.
Benefits
- Base salary plus an annual bonus target and profit-sharing program.
- Benefits include long-term savings, healthcare, income protection, professional development opportunities, and paid time off.
- The role is available in Massachusetts and New Jersey, with location-specific compensation ranges.
- BBH offers an equal opportunity work environment and values diverse and transferable experiences.
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About Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. provides investor services such as custody, fund administration, and asset servicing for asset managers and financial institutions, and offers private banking, investment management, and private equity to families and enterprises. Founded in 1818 and headquartered in New York, it operates as a privately held partnership with offices worldwide, serving clients across roughly 90 markets. Its revenue is driven by service and management fees.