Job description
This is a remote position.
We are looking for a Senior Software Architect to join a critical core platform programme operating in a mission-critical, high-volume transactional environment. The role carries real ownership and influence, with responsibility for shaping long-term architecture, improving resilience and scalability, and supporting active delivery teams in a highly regulated setting.
Responsibilities
Own and evolve the target architecture for core transactional platforms
Design scalable, resilient, and secure distributed systems
Define and govern microservices and event-driven architecture patterns
Lead architectural decision-making across multiple engineering teams
Ensure alignment with non-functional requirements (performance, availability, security, compliance)
Guide teams on clean architecture, Domain-Driven Design, and SOLID principles
Review solution designs and code from an architectural perspective
Partner with DevOps and platform teams on CI/CD, deployment, and runtime architecture
Drive cloud adoption and container-based delivery models
Identify technical risks early and define mitigation strategies
Support production readiness, operational stability, and incident prevention
Act as the technical escalation point for complex architectural issues
Requirements
Senior-level experience as a Software Architect or Lead Architect
Strong Java background (Java 8 or higher)
Extensive experience with Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and enterprise frameworks
Proven experience designing high-throughput transactional systems
Deep understanding of microservices and distributed systems
Experience with event-driven architectures and messaging platforms
Strong API design skills, including REST and security standards
Solid understanding of data consistency, concurrency, and fault tolerance
Experience working in regulated or high-availability environments
Strong communication skills and ability to influence senior stakeholders
Nice to have
Experience in gaming, lottery, or financial transaction platforms
Knowledge of security standards and compliance frameworks
Experience with performance tuning and capacity planning
Background in consulting or large enterprise delivery environments
Benefits
Experience in gaming, lottery, or financial transaction platforms
Knowledge of security standards and compliance frameworks
Experience with performance tuning and capacity planning
Background in consulting or large enterprise delivery environments
Originally posted on Himalayas
Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.