AWS Architect with Java & Capital Markets

Luxoft; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

DXC Luxoft Financial Services is seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Architect with a strong Java background to lead cloud modernization for a major financial services client.

You will architect large-scale AWS migrations, modernize Java/Spring applications, and implement DevOps practices across delivery teams, collaborating with security, platform, and business stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Cloud & Architecture experience delivering enterprise-scale AWS solutions.
• Proven track record migrating applications and infrastructure to AWS.
• Strong Java and Spring Boot experience; knowledge of distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end AWS migration and modernization strategies.
• Lead assessment, migration planning, and target-state architecture.
• Architect highly available, secure AWS solutions and governance.
• Guide teams in modernizing Java apps with Spring Boot and microservices.
• Drive containerization with Docker and Kubernetes/EKS.
• Support CI/CD, Infrastructure-as-Code, and cloud automation.

Skills

Cloud & Architecture

Java & Modern Engineering

Capital Markets

DevOps & CI/CD

Observability & monitoring

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes/EKS

Kafka

Spring Boot

Job description

Project description

DXC Luxoft Financial Services is a global technology partner to leading investment banks, exchanges, clearing houses, and capital markets institutions. We are seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Architect with a strong Java background to join a strategic cloud modernization and migration program for a major financial services client.In this role, you will lead the architecture and delivery of large-scale AWS migration initiatives, helping transform complex trading and post-trade platforms from legacy environments into modern, scalable, cloud-native solutions. You will work closely with engineering, infrastructure, security, and business stakeholders to define migration strategies, modernize applications, and establish cloud best practices across the organization.The ideal candidate combines deep AWS architecture expertise with hands-on Java experience and a strong understanding of Capital Markets platforms, trading workflows, and financial technology environments.

Responsibilities

• ResponsibilitiesThis initiative focuses on:Cloud migration and modernization of Capital Markets applications to AWSDesign and implementation of cloud-native and microservices-based architecturesModernization of Java/Spring applications for cloud deploymentEstablishment of AWS architecture standards, governance, and security controlsMigration of distributed systems toward scalable, resilient, event-driven architecturesIntegration with trading, market data, risk, settlements, and post-trade platformsAdoption of DevOps, Infrastructure-as-Code, and automated deployment pipelinesKey ResponsibilitiesDefine end-to-end AWS migration and modernization strategiesDesign cloud architectures leveraging AWS managed services and cloud-native patternsLead application assessment, migration planning, and target-state architecture definitionArchitect highly available, resilient, and secure solutions in AWSGuide engineering teams in modernizing Java applications using Spring Boot and microservicesDrive containerization and orchestration initiatives using Docker and Kubernetes/EKSDesign and implement event-driven architectures using Kafka and AWS messaging servicesCollaborate with security, platform, and enterprise architecture teamsEstablish cloud governance, cost optimization, operational excellence, and FinOps practicesSupport CI/CD, Infrastructure-as-Code, and cloud automation initiativesProvide technical leadership, mentoring, and architecture oversight across delivery teamsEngage with business and technology stakeholders to align architecture with strategic objectivesContribute to cloud adoption roadmaps and technology transformation programsCapital Markets FocusFront Office, Risk, Middle Office, Back Office, and Post-Trade environmentsTrading, Clearing, Margining, Liquidity, Treasury, and Risk platformsIntegration with systems such as Murex, Calypso, Summit, and proprietary trading platformsLow-latency, high-volume, business-critical financial systems

SKILLS

Must have

• Mandatory Skills DescriptionCloud & ArchitectureStrong experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale AWS solutions.Proven track record leading application and infrastructure migration programs to AWS.Deep understanding of AWS Well-Architected Framework principles.Experience with AWS services such as:EC2ECS / EKSLambdaAPI GatewayRDS / AuroraDynamoDBS3CloudWatchIAMVPCRoute53SQS / SNSSecrets ManagerExperience designing resilient, scalable, secure, and highly available cloud solutions.Strong experience with Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform and/or CloudFormation.Experience implementing DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.Java & Modern EngineeringStrong commercial experience with Java and Spring Boot.Experience modernizing and re-platforming legacy Java applications.Solid understanding of distributed systems and cloud-native design patterns.Experience with containerization using Docker and Kubernetes.Experience with event-driven architectures using Kafka.Strong knowledge of application performance, observability, and monitoring.Capital MarketsExperience working within Investment Banking, Capital Markets, Exchanges, or Clearing Houses.Understanding of trading lifecycle and post-trade processing.Experience delivering solutions within regulated financial environments.Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.

Nice to have

Nice-to-Have SkillsMurexAWS Solution Architect Professional certificationEvent-driven architecture designServerless architectureFinOps and Cloud Cost OptimizationPythonData platforms and analytics workloadsExperience with LCH, LSEG, Clearing, Margining or Post-Trade platformsExperience supporting large-scale multi-year cloud transformation programs