Enterprise Architect ( Java J2ee) BFSI domain

Kryptos Technologies limited; Greater London; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm seeks an experienced Enterprise Architect for a long-term contract in London. The role requires over 20 years of expertise in software architecture, particularly with Java, J2EE, and cloud-native solutions on Azure. Responsibilities include leading modernization initiatives and defining transformation blueprints. Candidates must possess strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with hands-on experience in microservices and DevSecOps practices. This position offers strategic engagement in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 20+ years in software architecture and enterprise-level solution design.
• Proven expertise in Java, J2EE, and modern frameworks.
• Strong experience in microservices and containerization.

Responsibilities

• Drive architectural discussions with CXOs and technical stakeholders.
• Lead modernization of Java/J2EE applications into microservices.
• Design scalable solutions on Microsoft Azure.

Skills

Java

Microservices

Containerization

DevSecOps

Azure

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure DevOps

Terraform

Job description

Tasks

Enterprise Architect ( JAVA J2ee ) BFSI Domain

London

Contract- 12months+

Key Responsibilities:

• • Strategic Engagement & Transformation Leadership
  • Drive architectural discussions with CXOs, business leaders, and technical stakeholders to align technology solutions with business strategy.
  • Understand customer business models and strategic goals to define transformation blueprints and roadmaps.
  • Lead the development of target and transition architectures, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals and regulatory requirements.
  • Translate business value streams into technical specifications and actionable architecture artefacts.
  • Analyse and identify opportunities for process and technology optimisation within existing customer environments, recommending improvements that enhance efficiency, scalability, and business value.
• • Application & Data Modernization
  • Lead end-to-end modernization of monolithic Java/J2EE applications into scalable microservices using Domain-Driven Design.
  • Architect and implement database modernization strategies, including migration from Oracle Exadata/ExaCC to PostgreSQL or other cloud-native databases.
  • Modernize legacy components (PL/SQL, Pro*C) to modern languages and frameworks.
• • Cloud Architecture & DevSecOps
  • Design and deploy scalable, secure, and cost-optimised solutions on Microsoft Azure, following the Well-Architected Framework.
  • Define and manage DevSecOps pipelines integrating tools like SonarQube, and Azure DevOps.
  • Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, or ARM templates.
• • Integration & Governance
  • Define integration strategies across legacy and modern systems, ensuring seamless interoperability and data consistency.
  • Provide architectural governance and enforce best practices for cloud-native development, security, and compliance.
  • Lead the evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies including AI-driven code analysis and observability platforms.
• • Leadership & Collaboration
  • Mentor development teams and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define rollout strategies, integration plans, and transition roadmaps.
  • Act as a bridge between business and technology teams, resolving ambiguities and guiding implementation.

Requirements

Required Skills & Experience:

• 20+ years in software architecture and enterprise-level solution design.
• Proven expertise in Java, J2EE, and modern frameworks.
• Strong experience in microservices, containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes), and messaging systems (Kafka, Azure Event Bus).
• Hands‑on experience with Azure cloud services and DevSecOps tools.
• Nice to have experience in technologies and platforms like OutSystems, Salesforce, Altryx and other similar platforms
• Experience with CAST, vFunction, and other modernization accelerators.
• Deep understanding of database migration strategies and cloud-native data platforms.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Ability to define and drive transformation blueprints and architecture roadmaps