Java Solution Architect: Capital Markets & High‑Perf Trading

Publicis Sapient; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive workplace

Learning opportunities

Competitive compensation

Flexible work options

Health benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

Publicis Sapient in Boston seeks a Java Architect to lead design and implementation of scalable microservices for high-frequency trading environments. You will mentor engineers, drive performance and security, and partner with product teams to translate requirements into robust solutions.

The role emphasizes hands-on coding, architecture discussions, and adoption of AI-assisted tooling to accelerate delivery, with a focus on low-latency data processing and safe-trading governance in a

Qualifications

• Java expert with Core Java v17+ and advanced threading.
• Experience with Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Docker/Kubernetes.
• High-performance messaging with Kafka/Solace/Aeron.
• Low-latency data stores (Redis, Hazelcast) and SQL/NoSQL for trade persistence.
• AWS and Linux/Unix proficiency.
• Ability to lead architecture discussions.
• Use of AI pair-programmers (Copilot/Claude) to accelerate workflows.
• TD/BDD and CI/CD integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor engineers on enterprise-scale data solutions.
• Guide architecture, design, development, and troubleshooting.
• Drive coding standards, performance, and reliability.
• Lead adoption of Generative AI tools.
• Partner with Product and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Ensure SDLC, DevOps, and CI/CD alignment.

Skills

Core Java

Multithreading

Spring Boot

Spring Cloud

Kafka

Redis

SQL/NoSQL

AWS

Linux

Solution Design

Copilot AI

CI/CD

Docker/Kubernetes

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Job description

Publicis Sapient in Boston seeks a Java Architect to lead design and implementation of scalable microservices for high-frequency trading environments. You will mentor engineers, drive performance and security, and partner with product teams to translate requirements into robust solutions.

The role emphasizes hands-on coding, architecture discussions, and adoption of AI-assisted tooling to accelerate delivery, with a focus on low-latency data processing and safe-trading governance in a