Java Architect BFSI Domain

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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.