Define end-to-end solution architectures for banking and fintech platforms, ensuring scalability, resilience, and security
Translate business and regulatory requirements into clear technical designs and architectural decisions
Lead system design across microservices-based architectures using Java and modern backend frameworks
Guide engineering teams on best practices in system design, performance optimization, and secure coding
Drive API-first architecture and integration strategies across internal systems and third-party services
Ensure compliance with banking standards (security, data protection, auditability, high availability)
Oversee cloud and on-prem architecture decisions, including hybrid deployment models where required
Establish architectural governance, standards, and reusable design patterns
Collaborate with DevOps teams to define CI/CD, observability, and infrastructure strategies
Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, tools, and frameworks aligned with long-term platform strategy
Act as a technical point of contact for stakeholders, including product, risk, and compliance teams

8+ years of experience in software engineering, with strong progression into architecture roles
Strong hands-on experience with Java (Spring Boot / Spring Cloud) in large-scale systems
Proven experience designing microservices architectures in production environments
Solid understanding of distributed systems, event-driven architectures, and API design
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Strong knowledge of banking or fintech systems, including payments, core banking integrations, or digital channels
Experience with messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.)
Familiarity with security best practices (OAuth2, JWT, encryption, secure APIs)
Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases
Strong stakeholder communication skills and ability to operate at both technical and business levels

Nice to Have

Experience with Open Banking / PSD2 / fintech integrations
Exposure to core banking systems or payment gateways
Knowledge of event sourcing / CQRS patterns
Experience working in regulated environments with compliance frameworks
Previous experience in architecture governance or enterprise architecture practices

Senior Solution Architect – Banking, Fintech

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