Java Architect

Job Title: Java Architect / Solutions Architect

Department: Engineering - FinTech

Location: Hyderabad India

Reports To: Director of Engineering

Employment Type: Full-time

About NationsBenefits:

At NationsBenefits we are leading the transformation of the insurance industry by developing innovative benefits management solutions. We focus on modernizing complex back-office systems to create scalable secure and high-performing platforms that streamline operations for our clients. As part of our strategic growth we are focused on platform modernization transitioning legacy systems to modern cloud-native architectures that support the scalability reliability and high performance of core backoffice functions in the insurance domain.

About the Role:

As a seasoned Java Architect you will be responsible for defining the technical vision and architecture for our scalable secure and high-performance FinTech applications. You will be a hands-on leader mentoring multiple teams and driving the adoption of best practices across the entire software development lifecycle. This role requires a blend of deep technical expertise strategic thinking and strong leadership to deliver innovative solutions in a high-growth environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Architectural Leadership:

• Define and execute the technical strategy and architecture for a secure scalable and high-performance FinTech application.
• Lead the architectural design and implementation of complex large-scale systems ensuring alignment with business goals and long-term vision.
• Conduct in-depth architectural reviews and provide technical guidance to multiple engineering teams ensuring the entire system adheres to architectural principles.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends integrating innovative solutions where applicable to maintain a competitive advantage.
• Translate complex technical challenges into actionable business solutions for a wide range of stakeholders.

2. Application and System Design:

• Lead the design development and deployment of mission-critical Java-based microservices using Spring Boot Hibernate and RESTful APIs.
• Architect and maintain microservices-based systems on cloud platforms such as Azure AWS or GCP.
• Design for fault tolerance scalability and low-latency systems that can handle high transaction volumes and high-throughput workloads.
• Design and manage complex data storage solutions including SQL/NoSQL databases and optimize them for large-scale data processing and performance.
• Architect and implement robust authentication authorization and encryption mechanisms for secure data transactions.

3. Technical Governance and Mentorship:

• Lead mentor and grow multiple teams of high-performing engineers fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture.
• Define and enforce coding standards design principles and best practices across the engineering department to ensure a high-quality codebase.
• Guide engineers in complex software design code reviews debugging and performance optimization.
• Promote an Agile and DevOps culture encouraging ownership accountability and seamless cross-functional collaboration.

4. Compliance & Security:

• Architect and enforce security best practices to ensure that applications comply with financial regulations data security and privacy standards (GDPR PCI DSS etc.).
• Proactively manage technical risks vulnerabilities and security incidents by designing resilient and secure systems from the ground up.
• Ensure that the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) adheres to industry best practices and compliance guidelines.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelors degree in computer science Information Technology or a related field.
• Experience: 15 years of experience in Java development with a minimum of 5 years in an Architectural or Solutions Architect role.
• Technical Expertise:
• Expert-level knowledge of the Java ecosystem including Spring Boot Hibernate and microservices architecture.
• Proven ability to design and deploy secure applications in a regulated environment.
• Hands-on experience with SQL/NoSQL databases data modeling and performance optimization for large-scale data processing.
• Deep knowledge of RESTful APIs messaging systems like Kafka and other integration patterns.
• Cloud & DevOps:
• Extensive experience architecting and implementing solutions on at least one major cloud platform (AWS GCP or Azure).
• Expertise in containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Proficiency in designing and managing CI/CD pipelines with tools like Git and Jenkins.
• Soft Skills: Strong leadership communication and stakeholder management skills. Proven ability to mentor coach and guide technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Payment Tokenization and MDES: Proven experience with payments tokenization systems and a deep understanding of the Mastercard Digital Enablement Service (MDES) including its APIs and integration patterns.
• Secure Credential Provisioning: Expertise in secure credential provisioning token management and compliance with industry standards like EMVCo and PCI DSS.
• Azure Cloud Expertise: Proficient in using Azure services like Azure Functions Azure Key Vault and Azure App Service to build scalable and resilient payment processing applications. A strong grasp of cloud security principles and best practices for handling sensitive data is essential.
• Big Data: Knowledge of big data and real-time processing solutions such as Hadoop PySpark.
• Full-Stack: Familiarity with front-end frameworks like React.