Job Type: Contract

Job Category: IT

Job Description

Job Title: Java Architect – BFSI Domain (Microservices & Spring Boot)
Location: NJ – Hybrid

Role Overview

We are seeking a Java Architect with deep technical expertise in microservices architecture and Spring Boot to join our Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) technology division. The ideal candidate will lead enterprise-level solution design, drive modernization initiatives, and deliver secure, scalable, and cloud-native applications for U.S.-based financial clients.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Design

• Lead end-to-end architecture for enterprise BFSI applications using Java 11/17, Spring Boot, and microservices.
• Define scalable, secure, and high-availability systems compliant with FFIEC, FDIC, and SOX standards.
• Develop high-level architecture documents, integration blueprints, and technical roadmaps.

Microservices & Application Engineering

• Design and implement RESTful APIs and event-driven microservices using Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Kafka, and RabbitMQ.
• Build modular, containerized services deployed via Docker and Kubernetes (OpenShift/EKS/GKE/AKS).
• Drive automation and continuous delivery through CI/CD pipelines and test automation frameworks.

Cloud & DevOps Enablement

• Architect and deploy solutions on AWS, Azure, or GCP leveraging services such as S3, Lambda, API Gateway, and RDS.
• Implement observability frameworks using ELK/EFK, Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenTelemetry.
• Partner with DevOps teams to enforce Infrastructure-as-Code practices (Terraform, CloudFormation) and security automation.

BFSI Domain Integration

• Collaborate with product and business teams on solutions for digital banking, lending, payments, and insurance operations.
• Integrate with third-party financial platforms like Plaid, Stripe, Zelle, Experian, and FICO.
• Ensure adherence to data privacy (GLBA, CCPA) and security (PCI DSS, SOC 2) standards.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise Java development and architecture.
• 5+ years in BFSI domain – banking, financial services, insurance, or fintech.
• Hands-on proficiency with Java 8–17, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and REST API design.
• Strong command of microservices architecture, service discovery, messaging patterns, and API gateway design.
• Expertise in relational (PostgreSQL, Oracle) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis) databases.
• Proven experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and container orchestration using Kubernetes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to U.S. payment ecosystems (ACH, FedNow, SWIFT, RTP).
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as SOX, FFIEC, SOC 2, and PCI DSS.
• Relevant certifications: AWS Solutions Architect, Oracle Certified Java Architect, CKAD.
• Prior experience in U.S.-based BFSI technology or architecture programs.

Required Skills