Java Architect

Capgemini; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical coverage

Retirement plan (401k)

Life insurance

Employee assistance

Job summary

Capgemini is seeking a senior technical lead to architect scalable cloud-native payment solutions. You will guide modernization initiatives using Java, Microservices, and AWS while mentoring teams and ensuring security and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates have Payments industry experience, strong stakeholder skills, and a track record in delivering digital transformation programs. Join Capgemini to help world-leading clients unlock technology value responsibly.

Qualifications

• Experience designing scalable cloud-native payment solutions.
• Strong understanding of modern Java stack and microservices.
• Experience with API-driven architectures and event streaming.
• Proficiency in AWS services and cloud security best practices.
• Knowledge of regulations relevant to Banking/Payments domain.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design scalable, secure, cloud-native payment solutions.
• Lead application modernization using Java, Microservices, and AWS.
• Provide technical leadership, design governance, and mentoring.
• Drive API, event-driven, and integration architectures.
• Ensure performance, resiliency, security, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience delivering Payments Modernization and Digital Transformation programs.
• Strong stakeholder management and client-facing experience.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Payments domain

Stakeholder management

Technical leadership

Regulatory compliance

Tools

Java 11/17

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST APIs

AWS (Lambda, ECS/EKS, API Gateway)

Kafka

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins / CI/CD

Job description

Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you’d like, where you’ll be supported and inspired bya collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you’ll be able to reimagine what’s possible. Join us and help the world’s leading organizationsunlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.

Job Description

"Key Responsibilities"

• Architect and design scalable, secure, cloud-native payment solutions.
• Lead application modernization using Java, Microservices, and AWS.
• Provide technical leadership, design governance, and mentoring.
• Drive API, event-driven, and integration architectures.
• Ensure performance, resiliency, security, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience delivering Payments Modernization and Digital Transformation programs
• Strong stakeholder management and client-facing experience

Mandatory Skills

• Java 11/17, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs
• AWS: Lambda, ECS/EKS, API Gateway, SQS/SNS, DynamoDB/RDS, CloudWatch
• Kafka and Messaging Technologies
• Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, CI/CD
• Enterprise Architecture and Solution Design
• Banking / Financial Services domain experience
• AWS Solution Architect Certification"

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: 140000 - 160000

Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.

The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.

It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.

In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees.

In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Important Notice:

Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

Disclaimers

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.

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Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.