Java Architect (Banking)

JONDAVIDSON PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Java Architect to design and lead scalable, secure Java systems for core banking. The ideal candidate has over 12 years of experience, with at least 5 years in a banking or finance environment. Responsibilities include driving microservices architecture, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and mentoring team members. This role offers a chance to influence digital transformation in a regulated setting.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in banking/finance.
• 5+ years as a Java Architect.
• Expertise in Java 8+, Spring Boot, Hibernate, REST, and microservices.

Responsibilities

• Architect Java/microservices solutions; integrate with legacy & third-party systems.
• Lead teams and mentor on Spring Boot, security, and performance.
• Ensure compliance with PCI-DSS, GDPR, and ISO 20022.

Skills

Java 8+

Spring Boot

Hibernate

REST

Microservices

Agile

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Oracle/PostgreSQL

Kafka

AWS/Azure

Docker/Kubernetes

Job description

Design and lead scalable, secure Java systems for core banking (transactions, risk, compliance). Drive microservices, cloud-native architecture, and digital transformation in a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect Java/microservices solutions; integrate with legacy & third-party systems
• Lead teams, mentor on Spring Boot, security, performance
• Ensure compliance (PCI-DSS, GDPR, ISO 20022)
• Optimize for 24/7 high availability & low latency
• Define tech roadmap; evaluate AWS/Azure, Docker/K8s, Kafka

Requirements

• 12+ yrs exp; 5+ as Java Architect in banking/finance
• Expert: Java 8+, Spring Boot, Hibernate, REST, microservices
• DB: Oracle/PostgreSQL; Messaging: Kafka
• Cloud (AWS/Azure), CI/CD, security (OAuth2/JWT)
• Agile, leadership, stakeholder communication