Senior Java Solution Architect: Capital Markets

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

Generous paid leave

Learning opportunities

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Publicis Sapient is seeking a Java Architect to lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable, microservices-based solutions in a cost-effective and secure way. You will guide cross-functional teams through architecture decisions, code reviews, and performance tuning to meet aggressive latency targets in trading environments.

You will drive adoption of Generative AI tools, champion best practices, and ensure alignment with SDLC, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines while delivering reliable,

Qualifications

• Java Expertise: Expert-level proficiency in Core Java (v17 preferred), including advanced multi-threading, concurrency patterns, and the Java Memory Model.
• Microservices Architecture: Extensive experience with Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Messaging & Integration: High-performance messaging middleware like Apache Kafka, Solace, or Aeron.
• Data Systems: Proficiency in low-latency data stores (Redis, Hazelcast) and SQL/NoSQL databases for trade persistence.
• Proven AWS experience and Linux/Unix environment familiarity.
• Ability to lead technical solution design and architecture discussions.
• Experience using AI pair-programmers and engineering assistants (GitHub Copilot, Claude Code).
• Testing & CI/CD: Commitment to TDD/BDD and automated pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI).

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers delivering enterprise-scale data solutions.
• Provide hands-on guidance across architecture, design, development, and troubleshooting.
• Drive best practices in coding standards, performance optimization, and system reliability.
• Conduct code reviews and enforce quality and security standards.
• Lead the adoption of Generative AI tools.
• Architecture & Development: Design and implement distributed microservices using Java/Spring Boot for high-frequency trading environments.
• Performance Optimization: Tune performance, GC optimization, and memory management for sub-millisecond execution.
• Platform Governance: Design Safe Trading protocols with pre-trade risk checks and automated circuit breakers.
• Cloud & Infrastructure: Architect and deploy solutions in AWS with high availability.
• Delivery & Collaboration: Partner with Product and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions; manage timelines and resources; align with SDLC and DevOps CI/CD.

Skills

Core Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

Kafka

Solace

Aeron

Redis

Hazelcast

AWS

CI/CD

GitHub Copilot

Claude Code

Leadership

TDD/BDD

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Docker

Kubernetes

Tools

Spring Cloud

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Job description

Publicis Sapient is seeking a Java Architect to lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable, microservices-based solutions in a cost-effective and secure way. You will guide cross-functional teams through architecture decisions, code reviews, and performance tuning to meet aggressive latency targets in trading environments.

You will drive adoption of Generative AI tools, champion best practices, and ensure alignment with SDLC, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines while delivering reliable,