Expert Solution Architect

Finastra

England

Hybrid

GBP 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited vacation
Medical and life insurance
Access to therapy through Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off for volunteering
Career development and online learning
Career development & learning
Global recognition program

Job summary

A leading financial software provider is seeking an Expert Solution Architect to lead architectural design and implementation. The position requires strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and backend technologies to develop high-performance financial applications. Candidates should possess leadership skills and experience in a DevOps environment. This full-time role supports financial inclusion globally, offering hybrid working arrangements and a range of benefits including unlimited vacation and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

  • Strong hands-on experience in Java 21+, Spring Boot, and Node.js.
  • Expertise in backend technologies including Hibernate, Oracle DB/PostgreSQL, Kafka, Redis, and Elastic Search.
  • Proficiency in API design and development using REST and GraphQL.
  • Experience with cloud-native architectures and migration strategies.
  • Familiarity with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

  • Translating complex financial requirements into scalable technical solutions.
  • Architecting and developing secure, high-performance financial applications.
  • Collaborating with QA teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
  • Drive adoption of modern DevOps practices and API exposure.
  • Mentor teams, enforce coding standards, and promote agile best practices.
  • Lead modernization efforts including migration to microservices and cloud-native architectures.
  • Document architectures and maintain technical documentation.

Skills

Java 21+
Spring Boot
Node.js
Hibernate
Oracle DB / PostgreSQL
Kafka
Redis
Elastic Search / Apache Solr
REST
GraphQL
CI/CD
Terraform
Prometheus
Grafana
JUnit
Postman
Confluence
OpenAPI
UML

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Hibernate
Oracle DB / PostgreSQL
Kafka
Redis
Elastic Search / Apache Solr
Jenkins / GitHub Actions / Azure DevOps
Terraform
Prometheus
Grafana
JUnit
Postman

Job description

At Finastra, we are a dynamic global provider of open finance software solutions, dedicated to expanding access to financial services. Our innovative applications span Lending, Payments, Treasury and Capital Markets, and Universal Banking. Proudly serving over 8,000 customers, including 45 of the world's top 50 banks, we aim to boost financial inclusion for all. Join us and be part of a vibrant company that embraces diverse perspectives, and is committed to doing well by doing good.

Expert Solution Architect – Financial Messaging

You’ll lead architectural design while remaining deeply involved in implementation, reporting to the Head of Financial Messaging Engineering, working side‑by‑side with engineering teams to build robust solutions using Java, Spring Boot, RESTful and GraphQL APIs, Angular, and event‑driven architectures. Your expertise will help guide the adoption of modern frameworks and DevOps practices, ensuring our platforms are secure, resilient, and future‑ready.

Responsibilities
  • Translating complex financial requirements into scalable technical solutions in collaboration with Product, Compliance, and Business stakeholders.
  • Architecting and developing secure, high‑performance financial applications.
  • Designing robust backend systems ensuring high availability and data integrity.
  • Driving adoption of modern DevOps practices.
  • Developing and exposing APIs for secure and efficient data exchange.
  • Optimizing application and database performance through query tuning, caching, and asynchronous processing.
  • Monitoring and troubleshooting production systems.
  • Collaborating with QA teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
  • Supporting modernization of legacy systems, including migration to microservices, cloud‑native architectures, and event‑driven systems.
  • Maintaining technical documentation.
  • Leading by example – writing code, reviewing implementations, mentoring engineering teams, and promoting clean code and agile best practices.
  • Defining and enforcing coding standards and architectural guidelines.
  • Championing a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and engineering excellence.
Required Skills & Experience
  • Strong hands‑on experience in Java 21+, Spring Boot, and Node.js.
  • Expertise in backend technologies: Hibernate, Oracle DB / PostgreSQL, Kafka, Redis, Elastic Search / Apache Solr.
  • Proficiency in API design and development using REST and GraphQL.
  • Solid understanding of secure coding practices.
  • Desired experience with DevOps tools and practices:
  • CI/CD: Jenkins / GitHub Actions / Azure DevOps.
  • IaC: Terraform.
  • Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools: Prometheus, Grafana.
  • Experience with testing frameworks and tools: JUnit, Postman.
  • Knowledge of cloud‑native architectures and migration strategies (preferably Azure).
  • Strong documentation skills using Confluence, OpenAPI, and UML.
  • Excellent leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in financial services or FinTech environments.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • Familiarity with legacy system modernization and event‑driven architecture.
  • Certifications in cloud architecture, DevOps, or security standards.
  • Passion for staying current with emerging technologies and industry trends.
Benefits
  • Flexibility: Enjoy unlimited vacation, based on your location and business priorities. Hybrid working arrangements, and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.
  • Well‑being: Access Confidential one‑on‑one therapy through our Employee Assistance Program, find support from our network of Wellbeing Champions and Gather Groups, and a calendar of monthly events and initiatives designed to help you thrive – Inside and Outside of work.
  • Medical, life & disability insurance, retirement plan, lifestyle and other benefits.
  • ESG: Benefit from paid time off for volunteering and donation matching.
  • Career Development: Access online learning and accredited courses through our Skills & Career Navigator tool.
  • Recognition: Be part of our global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates, and contribute to regular employee surveys to help shape Finastra and foster a culture where everyone is engaged and empowered to perform at their best.

At Finastra, each individual is unique, bringing their own ideas, thoughts, cultural beliefs, backgrounds, and experiences together. We learn from one another, embrace and celebrate our differences, and create an environment where everyone feels safe to be themselves.

Be unique, be exceptional, and help us make a difference at Finastra!

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Financial Services, Software Development, and Banking

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