Java Platform Architect

Java Platform Architect / Enterprise Architect

Bangalore

Role Focus

This role functions as an Enterprise Architect responsible for the comprehensive architecture and design of the entire system landscape, covering front-end, back-end, database, middleware, and cloud infrastructure. The primary focus is architecting scalable, microservices-based, event-driven platforms with strong hands-on Java expertise and deep AWS serverless knowledge. This role also leads the transformation from legacy systems to next-generation technology models.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design and implementation of platform solutions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security across all layers (front-end, back-end, database, middleware).
• Guide the technology transformation from legacy systems to Next Gen platforms with advanced microservices and cloud-native architectures.
• Own and drive the platforms architecture decisions, aligning with business goals and technology strategy.
• Architect event-driven, distributed systems with clear structure and focus on concrete implementation details.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate front-end technologies (JavaScript, TypeScript, React JS, React Native) and back-end services.
• Leverage AWS extensively, including Lambda, EventBridge, and Step Functions, to build serverless application patterns.
• Provide architecture for payment integrations with third-party vendors (e.g., IBK, Coinbase) and other payment providers.
• Support public and on-premises cloud environments, with data analytics expertise on GCP as a plus.
• Define best practices and mentor development teams on Java coding and cloud-native solutions.
• Communicate complex technical concepts concisely and clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Technical Stack & Expertise

• Architecture: Microservices, event-driven and distributed system design, legacy-to-cloud transformation.
• Backend: Advanced Java programming skills with hands-on coding capability; production-quality code writing.
• Frontend: Familiarity with JavaScript, TypeScript, React JS, React Native (primary focus remains architecture).
• Cloud Platforms: Deep AWS expertise (serverless architecture with Lambda, EventBridge, Step Functions), experience with public and private clouds; GCP knowledge for data analytics is desirable.
• Payments: Experience integrating with third-party payment vendors, including IBK and Coinbase.
• Systems Knowledge: Real-time systems, trading or financial domain background preferred.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years in Java development with demonstrable coding and architectural delivery.
• Proven expertise in AWS serverless technologies and cloud-native architectures.
• Strong background in system design, emphasizing focused, implementation-first architectures.
• Experience leading technology transformation from legacy to modern platforms.
• Technical familiarity with frontend frameworks to effectively guide integration.
• Excellent technical communication skills, delivering precise and direct answers.
• Experience working in financial services or trading platforms is highly desirable.

Candidate Assessment Focus

• Ability to write clean, production-ready Java code during interviews and work.
• Deep understandings of AWS serverless stack and event-driven design.
• Clear, structured system design with practical implementation detail.
• Strong leadership in guiding legacy-to-cloud modernization.
• Ability to communicate technical information succinctly and effectively.
• Exposure to payment system integrations and cloud analytics is a plus.