Solution Architect – Java Full Stack (Microservices)

Epam Systems; Hyderabad, Chennai District, Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Epam Systems is seeking a Solution Architect – Java Full Stack (Microservices) to design secure fintech solutions built for global scale and high availability. You will steer technical strategy, align teams on best practices, and guide delivery across Java/Spring Boot services and React/Angular front ends on cloud-native stacks like Azure, Kubernetes, and PCF.

The role requires 5+ years in an architect role, strong CS fundamentals, and hands-on experience with microservices, SQL databases, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years in an architect role designing scalable fintech solutions.
• Solid foundation in CS, web apps and microservices architecture.
• Experience building high-transaction-volume financial systems requiring global uptime.
• Front-end tech: HTML5, CSS, React or Angular.
• Back-end: Java with Spring/Spring Boot, relational databases.
• Cloud-native exposure: PCF, Kubernetes, Azure or AWS.
• Experience in Agile environments and mentoring teams.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design secure, scalable fintech solutions with global availability.
• Drive technology strategy and align teams on best practices.
• Guide delivery across Java/Spring Boot back-ends and React/Angular front ends.
• Work with cloud-native stacks (Azure, Kubernetes, PCF).
• Mentor development teams and promote agile principles.
• Collaborate with product owners to ensure end-to-end delivery.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

Spring Boot

Microservices

React/Angular

Databases (PostgreSQL/SQL Server)

Cloud-native (Azure/Kubernetes/PCF)

Agile

Tools

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

PCF

Kubernetes

Azure

Job description

We are seeking a Solution Architect – Java Full Stack (Microservices) to design secure and resilient fintech solutions built for global scale and high availability. You will steer technical strategy, align teams on best practices, and guide delivery across Java/Spring Boot services and React/Angular front ends on cloud-native stacks like Azure, Kubernetes, and PCF.

Responsibilities

• Design software solutions that are secure, scalable, and reliable while meeting business requirements
• Drive the technology strategy for one or more products in partnership with stakeholders
• Partner with senior technical and product leaders to shape impactful designs and decisions
• Work with global Solution Architecture & Engineering teams to define principles and best practices
• Coordinate with wider technical and architecture teams to maintain alignment with organizational strategy
• Compare and validate technical alternatives using current and emerging technologies
• Guide implementation using microservices-based architecture for fintech applications
• Support development teams through mentoring to strengthen technical excellence and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with product owners and operations to ensure smooth end-to-end delivery
• Promote agile development principles and strengthen a collaborative team culture
• Provide hands-on assistance by building prototypes and tackling complex technical challenges
• Champion technical quality and long-term, sustainable solution design

Requirements

• Proven product engineering background designing scalable software solutions, with 5+ years in an architect role
• Strong foundation in Computer Science fundamentals, web applications & services, and microservices architecture
• Experience designing high-transaction-volume financial systems requiring global scalability and extreme uptime
• Hands-on expertise with HTML5, CSS, and front-end frameworks including React and Angular
• Expert proficiency in Java, Spring, and Spring Boot for back-end development
• Solid experience using PostgreSQL or SQL Server in large-scale implementations
• Exposure to cloud-native technologies such as PCF, Kubernetes, Azure, or AWS
• Ability to work effectively in Agile environments built on collaboration and iteration
• Demonstrated mentoring skills to elevate teams and encourage continuous technical improvement
• Comfort supporting hands-on prototype development to solve business challenges
• Strong communication capability to translate between technical and non-technical audiences

Nice to have

• Hands-on expertise with Java, J2EE, RESTful APIs, React, and Angular
• Knowledge of Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Hibernate
• Familiarity with API tooling and large-scale API design best practices
• Understanding of cloud and DevOps architecture, especially with Azure or AWS
• Knowledge of PostgreSQL or NoSQL databases