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 FircoSoft / LexisNexis Continuity strongly preferred Prefer 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, etc Sanctions, OFAC, AML, compliance technology Proven experience leading upgrades, integrations, and complex technical initiatives Solid middleware experience (MQ or similar) Proficiency in Linux , scripting, automation tools; cloud experience is a plus Ability to mentor and guide global development teams Strong communication skills with the ability to bridge technical and business perspectives If 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.
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