Our client, a leader in the financial services industry, is seeking an Application Architect to join their team. As an Application Architect, you will be part of the Infrastructure and Application Architecture support team, focusing on the tooling and automation of the Incident Management ecosystem. The ideal candidate will have innovative thinking, strong collaboration skills, and a proactive attitude, which will align successfully in the organization. **Job Title: Application Architect (Richmond or Jersey City)** **Location: Jersey City, NJ/Richmond, VA (Hybrid -3 days onsite per week)** **Position type: 12+ months with high possibility of extension/Conversion** **Only W2!!** This role is an **Architect / Lead position** focused on designing infrastructure and applications around **Incident Management tooling and automation** . The candidate should have expertise in **ServiceNow, ITIL processes, Agile/DevOps practices, the Financial Services domain** , and **cross-team leadership** . **What's the Job?** + Lead the design and development of infrastructure and application architecture for automation solutions within the Incident Management ecosystem. + Facilitate solution-driven discussions and lead the design of complex architectural components to meet emerging business needs. + Ensure solutions are compliant with relevant risk, financial, and regulatory policies and standards. + Oversee application performance in production, including health, resiliency, security, and data management standards. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate strategic plans into technical blueprints and implementations. **What's Needed?** + Hands-on experience with planning, designing, and implementing complex infrastructure solutions. + Proficiency with ServiceNow, JIRA, Microsoft Teams, and automation principles. + Knowledge of ITIL processes, incident, problem, change, and knowledge management practices. + Experience with migration projects, enterprise monitoring platforms, and analytics tools. + Strong communication skills to effectively convey technical information to non-technical audiences. **What's in it for me?** + Opportunity to work on innovative infrastructure and automation projects in a dynamic environment. + Engage with cross-functional teams and develop your technical expertise. + Contribute to operational excellence and system reliability. + Work in a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture. + Potential for career growth within a leading organization. If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells** _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _–_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.