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Hyderabad, Telangana
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The Java Architect will define technical vision for scalable FinTech applications, lead architectural design, mentor engineers, and ensure security compliance.
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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: Bachelor’s 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.

Top Skills

AWS
Azure
Docker
GCP
Git
Hibernate
Java
Jenkins
Kafka
Kubernetes
NoSQL
Restful Apis
Spring Boot
SQL

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