Mainframe Application Development Jobs in Chicago, IL

New Job Description:

Position Summary:

We are seeking a seasoned Application Architect to help drive the architecture and strategy of a Customer Master Data Management (MDM) application within the banking domain. This role is critical in ensuring the integrity, scalability, and alignment of customer data systems across the enterprise. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise, strong communication skills, and a strategic mindset to drive architectural decisions that support business goals and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Architecture & Strategy

• Design and maintain theCustomer MDM Application Roadmap, including goals, patterns, and technologies.
• Develop and deliverArchitecture Productssuch as Solution Approaches, Recommendations, and Technical Roadmaps tailored to banking data needs.
• Align application architecture withEnterprise Architectureand regulatory standards
• Providehigh-level estimatesfor solution efforts and integration complexity.

Technical Leadership

• Serve as atechnical experton customer data architecture, includinglogical and physical data modeling,SQL optimization, anddata stewardship practices.
• Guide development teams onAPI design,event-driven architecture, andintegration patternsfor customer data across banking applications.
• Collaborate with other architects to ensurecross-application data consistencyandmaster data governance.

Communication & Documentation

• Communicate effectively withbusiness stakeholders, leadership, and technical teams, translating complex data architecture into actionable insights.
• Document and organize technical components includingTech Debt, Scorecards, Component Catalogs, System Contexts, and App-to-App Integrations.
• Maintain and promotestandard templatesfor architectural documentation and customer data flows.

Team Collaboration & Leadership

• Lead and coordinate technical teams toresolve blockersrelated to customer data integration and quality.
• Provide mentorship and direction to developers and analysts working on Customer MDM-related initiatives.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensuredata accuracy, lineage, and accessibility.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience as technical lead inAPI design,event-driven systems, anddata frameworks.
• 3 years of experience with SQL,data modeling,data governance, andintegration architecture.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Leadership experience in organizing teams and driving architectural decisions.

Optimal Additional Skills:

• Experience inCustomer Master Data Management
• Experiencein thebanking or financial servicesindustry
• Experience with modernizing legacy mainframe applications.

A Day in the Life:

• Building architecture approaches for banking customer data projects.
• Communicating known data issues and resolution plans to leadership.
• Assisting technical teams with integration direction, design reviews, and work breakdowns.
• Collaborating with Enterprise Architects and other Application Architects on customer data alignment.
• Documenting and organizing architectural assets and technical debt related to customer data systems.
• Assisting with Application Roadmaps

Exempt Status: (Yes= not eligible for overtime pay) (No= eligible for overtime pay)

Workplace Type:

Our Approach to Office Workplace Type

Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We're combining the best of both worlds: in-office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.

Compensation Range:

The compensation range represents the low and high end of the base compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. Colleagues in this position are also eligible to participate in an applicable incentive compensation plan. In addition, Huntington provides a variety of benefits to colleagues, including health insurance coverage, wellness program, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid leave programs, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Note to Agency Recruiters: Huntington will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. All unsolicited resumes sent to any Huntington colleagues, directly or indirectly, will be considered Huntington property. Recruiting agencies must have a valid, written and fully executed Master Service Agreement and Statement of Work for consideration.