Middleware Engineer / Technical Lead Sanctions Compliance Technology - AML / OFAC
Location : Downtown Chicago OR Tempe, AZ - (Hybrid / Onsite as required)
Type : Long-Term Contract
Industry : Global Investment Banking Corporate Office
Rate : $80-90W2
A major global investment bank is seeking a Technical Lead / Sr Middleware Engineer with deep expertise in sanctions compliance technology to spearhead a high-visibility upgrade initiative for a critical application. This role is strictly technical, not functional or BA-focused.
Tech Lead / Middleware Engineer - Key Responsibilities :
- Lead the technical upgrade of FircoSoft (LexisNexis) from v5 to v6
- Serve as the technical SME guiding architecture, development, migration, unit testing, and deployment
- Oversee integration efforts and ensure seamless middleware communication (MQ preferred; similar middleware acceptable)
- Drive automation initiatives and contribute to modernization efforts
- Collaborate closely with vendor teams and internal sanctions teams
- Coordinate work across offshore development resources
- Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Support systems tied to trading, clearing, and related compliance workflows
Tech Lead / Middleware Engineer - Required Skills & Experience :
Strong technical background in sanctions screening platforms ; FircoSoft / LexisNexis Continuity strongly preferredPrefer experience working with one of the following : FircoSoft, LexisNexis, Refinitiv, World-Check, Actimize, Dow Jones Risk, Siron, NetReveal, Oracle Watchlist, Sanctions Screening Or Watchlist Screening, etcSanctions, OFAC, AML, compliance technologyProven experience leading upgrades, integrations, and complex technical initiativesSolid middleware experience (MQ or similar)Proficiency in Linux , scripting, automation tools; cloud experience is a plusAbility to mentor and guide global development teamsStrong communication skills with the ability to bridge technical and business perspectivesIf youre a hands-on technical leader with deep sanctions technology experience and want to drive a critical upgrade within a global financial environment, this is a highly visible, long-term opportunity.
For consideration, please submit your resume or message directly for a confidential discussion.