Technical Architect

Cotiviti; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Cotiviti Hyderabad is seeking a Java Technical Architect to lead the system and application architecture for payment-related product streams built on Java/Oracle with a Spring Boot and Angular front-end.

The role requires guiding multiple teams, defining architectural roadmaps, and ensuring scalable, secure, and high-quality solutions. Strong hands-on experience with Docker/Kubernetes, CI/CD tools, and security practices is essential.

Qualifications

• Masters or Bachelors in Engineering (IT / Electronics / Communication / CS / Information Systems).
• Proficient with git, IDEs (Eclipse/IntelliJ), SQL tools (SQL Developer).
• Strong architecture experience with security standards and vulnerability handling.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift and application servers (JBoss/EAP).
• Familiar with Maven, Jenkins, Nexus, SonarQube, Veracode for CI/CD and code quality.
• Proficient in Unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito) and code reviews.
• Knowledge of Twelve-factor app methodology and high performance, scalable systems.
• Ability to estimate effort, mentor teams, and drive architecture decisions.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop System/Application Architecture for multiple projects.
• Create Architectural Roadmaps and runways; participate in PI Planning and refinements.
• Define tech upgrade roadmaps; track EOL and migration plans.
• Collaborate with infra teams to align security, networking, and hardware.
• Drive platform improvements for performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Lead architecture discussions with product owners, scrum, and offshore/onsite teams.
• Guide and mentor technical leads and engineers; conduct code reviews and enforce standards.
• Promote best practices, CI/CD, and quality gates across teams.

Skills

Technical leadership

Architecture & design

Problem solving

Effective communication

Education

Masters or Bachelors in Engineering (IT / Electronics / CS / Information Systems)

Tools

Git

Eclipse / IntelliJ

SQL Developer

Maven

Jenkins

Nexus

SonarQube

Veracode

JUnit

Mockito

Oracle

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

JBoss / EAP

Git flow / PRs

Job description

Job Description for Java Technical Architect – Full Stack

Cotiviti Hyderabad is looking for Java Technical Architect – for Payment Line of Business with several product streams Java/Oracle based application suite to Spring boot and Angular based modern application suite.

The purpose of this position is to provide System/Application Architecture, technical leadership & guidance to multiple teams and work independently as well to build and integrate robust, fault-tolerant backend services and angular frontend for information processing requirements to payment accuracy products. This includes collaboration in requirements definition, building System/Application architecture, prototyping, design, coding, testing and deployment.

Person in this position would exhibit the following behaviours:

• Provides Technical Leadership and guides the multiple teams as needed.
• Can handle multiple priorities and initiatives in parallel.
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships with all teams
• Provides Technical documentation and proactively shares ideas and information, assists colleagues as needed
• Takes pride and leads by example in the achievement of team objectives
• Has credibility with peers and senior managers
• Self-motivated – driven to achieve results
• Keeps pace with change – acquires new knowledge/skills as the business evolves
• Handles confidential information with sensitivity
• Constantly improves domain knowledge and applies to the project.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Should be able to define and develop System/Application Architecture for the multiple projects.
• Come up with Architectural Roadmap for existing applications and new applications.
• Define Architectural Runway items while actively participating in PI Planning and Feature refinements.
• Define Roadmap for technology upgrades for existing tech stack. Keep track of EOL for tech stack in current environments and come up with migration or upgrade roadmaps.
• Should have good knowledge regarding Security , Networking and Hardware to define System architecture.
• Constantly look out for opportunities to improve performance, scalability, maintainability, robustness, quality of applications with better and new technology solutions, new architecture/design, design patterns, implement best practices across the development teams.
• Drive / Actively participate in Developer COPs across the teams and establish platform for teams to share knowledge and innovations.
• Should be able to Architect & Lead the design and develop complex systems using design pattens and implement software, data solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts. Behaviour driven and Test driven development (BDD/TDD) would be preferred.
• Capable to drive and lead the architecture/design discussions and actively participate with Technical Product Owners, Product Managers, Scrum Master, Release Train Engineers, agile teams and operations teams to define technical features/initiatives for each Program Increment. (https://www.scaledagileframework.com/program-increment/ )
• Collaborates closely with other Architects, Technical Leads, Delivery Managers/Leads or other Senior Leaders/resources located at onshore/offshore/remote in driving technology initiatives, define and ensure the completeness with attention to detail and accuracy of system / technical requirements and non-functional requirements (NFRs).
• Partner with Unix, Windows, Network, Storage, Security, IT and other Infrastructure teams to define and drive the System Architecture.
• Take ownership on Technical Features and drives the implementation by providing technical guidance and mentoring team with best practices.
• Identifies and resolves dependencies and risks involved in completing the features upfront and shares proactively.
• Should be able to work with ambiguous , high level requirements, unknowns and expect the unexpected as needed.
• Participates proactively/drives technical working groups across the LOBs.
• Proficient in git flow (Pull requests) and maintains the unit test coverage as well as passes the SonarQube quality gate for the code that is written.
• Communicates technical and operational issues to both engineering and leadership in a timely manner.
• Ensure that all technology standards are adhered to while developing systems.
• Regularly Provide Technical Presentations to teams and help and encourage teams to upskill to take advantage of new technology solutions for business problems.
• Constantly upgrade skills to stay on top of the industry standards, best practices, and new technology solutions.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters or Bachelors in Engineering in IT/ Electronics / Communication / Computer Science / Information Systems.
• Proficient with git version control system, IDEs like Eclipse and IntelliJ, SQL tools like SQL Developer.
• Master/strong experience in building architecture & applications with security standards / HI-Trust compliant, handling vulnerabilities, static & dynamic code analysis, Penetration testing.
• Use AI tools such as Copilot, Claud Code etc; to accelerate delivery (ideation, coding, tests, documentation, research) while maintaining code quality, security, and correctness
• Good Knowledge regarding twelve-factor methodology of application development
• Strong experience in resolving Performance issues, identifying memory leaks in and across applications at different tiers.
• Proficient with git flow, pull requests and other version control related concepts.
• Proficient in working with Maven build tool, Jenkins, Nexus, Sonar scan and security (like Veracode) scan.
• Should be proficient with Junit, Mockito and other Unit testing frameworks and performing code reviews as per the organization standards.
• Should be hands-on in working with tables, triggers, indexes, sequences, constraints, functions and procedures preferably in Oracle.
• Should have experienced in applications developed using docker and Kubernetes, openshift.
• Proficient in using JBOSS or any of the EAP/ Enterprise Application Servers.
• Should be proficient in debugging applications, troubleshooting by running from the IDE as well as remote debugging.
• Should have good knowledge of UX/UI design.
• Should be able to estimate the effort involved in developing a Epic/feature.
• Should be able to work with other Architects, guide and mentor Technical Leads & SSEs and be able to do code review, integrate the work.

Good To Have :

• Knowledge of SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) or any other agile framework.
• Exposure to business process workflow analysis such as JBPM, experience preferred.
• MogoDB, Docker based development/deployments, Unix Internals.
• Exposure to workflow engines such as drools.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and adaptability to rapidly changing priorities and workloads.
• Ability to work well independently and maintain focus in a highly dynamic work environment.
• Comfort in working with team members that are remote and located in the US, India or other geographies.

DISCLAIMER :

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change as the needs of the job change.