Job Description
<p><p>We are seeking a visionary Solution Architect with deep expertise in Java-based enterprise systems to drive architecture strategy across our fintech platforms.
You will design secure, scalable, and high-performance solutions for digital banking, payment gateways, lending platforms, and real-time transaction systems, ensuring compliance, resilience, and innovation.</p><br/><p><b>Key Responsibilities :</b></p><br/><p>- Architect end-to-end fintech solutions using Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and Kafka, ensuring high availability, low latency, and real-time processing.</p><br/><p>- Ensure compliance with PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, GDPR, and other financial regulations.</p><br/><p>- Lead modernization of legacy banking systems into cloud-native architectures.</p><br/><p>- Define integration strategies with core banking, payment processors, and KYC/AML engines.</p><br/><p>- Drive adoption of API-first, event-driven, and secure-by-design principles.</p><br/><p>- Collaborate with product, compliance, and engineering teams to align technology with business goals.</p><br/><p>- Present architectural decisions and trade-offs to C-suite and regulatory stakeholders.</p><br/><p>- Conduct architecture reviews, risk assessments, and performance audits.</p><br/><p>- Mentor engineering teams on fintech-specific design patterns and secure coding practices.</p><br/><p>- Champion DevSecOps, CI/CD, and infrastructure automation.</p><br/><p><b>Required Skills & Qualifications :</b></p><br/><p>- 15+ years in software development, with 5+ years in solution architecture.</p><br/><p>- Expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, and microservices architecture.</p><br/><p>- Experience with real-time transaction systems, digital wallets, or payment gateways.</p><br/><p>- Strong knowledge of Kafka, RabbitMQ, and event-driven architectures.</p><br/><p>- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).</p><br/><p>- Understanding of OAuth2, JWT, SSO, and data encryption standards.</p><br/><p>- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in regulated environments.</p><br/><p>- Bachelors/Masters in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.</p><br/><p><b>Preferred Extras :</b></p><br/><p>- Experience with core banking systems, UPI, NEFT/RTGS, or BNPL platforms.</p><br/><p>- Knowledge of regulatory tech (RegTech) and risk modeling frameworks.</p><br/><p>- Certifications : AWS Solution Architect, TOGAF, Certified Fintech Architect (preferred).</p><br/><p><b>Why Join Us?</b></p><br/><p>Architect the future of digital finance and embedded banking.
Work on high-impact platforms serving millions of users.
Collaborate with fintech innovators and regulatory experts.
Competitive compensation, leadership visibility, and technical autonomy.</p><br/></p> (ref:hirist.tech)