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About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Java Engineering Architect to lead the architecture, design, and delivery of next-generation Banking and Payment platforms. This role requires a strong technology leader who can define enterprise architecture, drive engineering excellence, lead large backend engineering teams, and leverage AI-powered development practices to accelerate software delivery and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect high-volume, mission-critical payment processing platforms.
• Provide deep expertise in: Payment engines, Payment orchestration, Real-time payments, SWIFT ISO 20022, Settlement and clearing systems, Banking operational workflows, Reconciliation systems, Regulatory and compliance-driven architecture.
• Collaborate with business and operations teams to modernize banking platforms.
• Architect enterprise messaging hubs and event-driven ecosystems.
• Define integration strategies leveraging: Kafka / NATS, Event Streaming Platforms, Microservices Event-Driven Architecture.
• Drive architecture patterns for asynchronous processing and large-scale distributed systems.
• Design highly decoupled and configurable integration frameworks.
• Champion AI-powered software engineering practices across the SDLC.
• Drive adoption of Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, LLM-powered engineering tools.
• Define AI-first engineering frameworks enabling accelerated delivery while maintaining engineering quality.
• Design and govern cloud-native application platforms using Kubernetes, Docker.
• Ensure platforms support high availability, resilience, scalability, and operational excellence.

Requirements

• 15+ years of software engineering experience.
• 8+ years in Solution Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, or Principal Engineering roles.
• Proven experience delivering enterprise-scale Banking and Payment solutions.
• Expert-level knowledge of: Java, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Microservices.
• Deep expertise in Messaging Hub architecture.
• Strong experience with: Kafka, NATS, Event Streaming Platforms.
• Expert understanding of: Integration patterns, Enterprise Integration Architecture, Messaging patterns, API architecture, Event-driven architecture.
• Strong expertise in: Oracle, PostgreSQL.
• Data modelling, performance tuning, HA/DR architecture, and transaction-heavy systems.
• Banking or Financial Services industry background.
• Experience with large-scale modernization and transformation programs.
• TOGAF, Kubernetes, Cloud, or Architecture certifications.
• Experience building AI-enabled engineering organizations.
• Exposure to GenAI and Enterprise LLM integration patterns.

Skills

• Java
• Spring Boot
• Spring Cloud
• Microservices
• Kafka
• NATS
• Event Streaming Platforms
• Oracle
• PostgreSQL
• Kubernetes
• Docker
• Claude Code
• GitHub Copilot
• Cursor
• LLM
• GenAI

Location

• London

Work Type

• 4 days/week from office
• 1 day/week from home
• Contract
• FTE

Experience Level

• Senior
• 15+ years of software engineering experience
• 8+ years in Solution Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, or Principal Engineering roles

Education Level

• TOGAF certification
• Kubernetes certification
• Cloud certification
• Architecture certification

Salary/Compensations

• 110 - 120 GBP Per annum