Application Architect - Aws Cloud

**CTG is seeking to fill an Application Architect - AWS Cloud position for our client in Atlanta, GA.** **Duration:** 12 months **Duties:** + Design, develop, and implement scalable, high-performance applications on AWS cloud. + Collaborate with business and technology teams to define architectural solutions for capital markets and risk management applications. + Ensure application architecture aligns with enterprise standards, cloud best practices, and security requirements. + Lead the integration of REST APIs and microservices to support complex financial workflows. + Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams on cloud architecture, best practices, and design patterns. **Skills:** + Strong expertise in Python and Java development. + Solid understanding of capital markets (Fixed Income, Derivatives) and risk management (Market risk, Credit risk) concepts. + Experience with REST APIs, microservices architecture, and cloud platforms, specifically AWS. + Strong SQL skills and experience with relational databases. + Familiarity with risk engines or pricing models is a plus. **Experience:** + 10+ years of professional experience in software development and application architecture. + Hands-on experience in capital markets or financial services technology environments. + Proven experience in designing cloud-based solutions and implementing complex integrations. **Education:** + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required. CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services for this role. **About CTG** CTG, a Cegeka company, is at the forefront of digital transformation, providing IT and business solutions that accelerate project momentum and deliver desired value. Over nearly 60 years, we have earned a reputation as a faster and more reliable, results-driven partner. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. CTG leverages the expertise of over 9,000 team members in 19 countries to provide innovative solutions. Together, we operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working in close cooperation with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries. For more information, visit . Our culture is a direct result of the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. In other words, our people define our culture. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. Part of our mission is to cultivate a workplace that attracts and develops the best people, reflected by our recognition as a Great Place to Work Certified company across many of our global operations. CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws. CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.