Location:  Midtown NYC- Hybrid Role (3 times Onsite and 2 days remote)
Duration: 12+ Months Contract
Interview :: Video
Visa : Any visa except h1b/ OPT

Job Description:
Current state to Future state of application and Database technology
Cloud strategy 
Decommissioning path 
Strong knowledge in MS tech - C#, SQL but also React for UI 
Job Overview
Oaktree Capital Advisors is seeking a seasoned Technology Architecture Consultant to evaluate its existing technology stack and provide strategic recommendations to enhance its architecture. The consultant will focus on optimizing AWS cloud infrastructure, databases (SQL Server), data workflows for trading systems, and React-based front-end systems. This role requires a deep understanding of financial technology, trading workflows, and modern cloud and data solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Architecture Assessment and Recommendations
Conduct a comprehensive review of Oaktree’s current technology architecture, focusing on AWS infrastructure, SQL Server databases, data pipelines, and front-end systems.
Analyze the effectiveness of current workflows and integrations supporting trading and investment activities.
Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement in performance, scalability, and security.
Strategic Planning and Roadmap Development
Develop a clear, actionable roadmap to modernize and optimize the technology architecture.
Recommend best practices for cloud infrastructure on AWS, including cost optimization, resilience, and security.
Propose solutions to enhance database performance, data integrity, and data workflows for trading operations.
Technical Advisory
Advise on the design and implementation of React-based front-end systems, ensuring seamless integration with back-end workflows.
Provide recommendations for data visualization, user interface optimization, and front-end performance enhancements.
Suggest workflow automation and data integration strategies to support trading and investment teams.
Collaboration and Documentation
Work closely with IT leadership, trading teams, and developers to understand business needs and align technology solutions with strategic goals.
Prepare detailed reports and presentations summarizing findings, recommendations, and next steps.
Provide ongoing support and advisory during the implementation of approved recommendations.
Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience
10+ years of experience in technology architecture, with a focus on cloud infrastructure, databases, and trading systems.
Expertise in AWS cloud services, including architecture design, cost optimization, and security.
Strong knowledge of SQL Server, database design, and performance tuning.
Experience with data workflows, trading systems, and financial technology solutions.
Proficiency in front-end development using React and related libraries.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Preferred Skills
Experience working in investment management or trading environments.
Knowledge of workflow automation tools and data integration platforms.
Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes).
*** Candidate Must Have’s on a resume and for submittal:
1. How many years working with: Cloud Architect
2. How many years working with: Capital Markets/Trading
3. How many years working with: Current state to Future state of application and Database technology
4. How many years working with: Knowledge in MS tech - C#, SQL but also React for UI
5. How many years working with: Decommissioning path
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