Posted at: 17 October

Java Architect (Banking Domain)

Company

Smart Working Solutions

Smart Working Solutions is a London-based B2B staffing firm specializing in providing remote software developers to businesses in the technology sector, targeting a global market.

Remote Hiring Policy:

Smart Working Solutions embraces remote work and hires from various regions, including locations such as Pakistan, while integrating remote developers into client teams.

Job Type

Full-time

Allowed Applicant Locations

Pakistan

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Job Description

About Smart Working

At Smart Working, we believe your job should not only look right on paper but also feel right every day. This isn’t just another remote opportunity - it’s about finding where you truly belong, no matter where you are. From day one, you’re welcomed into a genuine community that values your growth and well-being.

Our mission is simple: to break down geographic barriers and connect skilled professionals with outstanding global teams and products for full-time, long-term roles. We help you discover meaningful work with teams that invest in your success, where you’re empowered to grow personally and professionally.
Join one of the highest-rated workplaces on Glassdoor and experience what it means to thrive in a truly remote-first world. 

About the Role
We are seeking a highly accomplished Java Architect with extensive experience designing and implementing large-scale, mission-critical systems in the banking and financial services domain.

This is a hands-on architecture role that requires exceptional depth in Java technologies, system design, and performance optimization — as well as a strategic understanding of the complex technology landscape within global banking.
The ideal candidate will drive architecture decisions, ensure technical excellence, and contribute directly to the digital transformation initiatives of a world-leading financial institution.

Responsibilities

    • Architect, design, and oversee the delivery of high-performance, distributed Java systems for core banking, trading, or risk platforms.
    • Define technical strategy, design standards, and best practices for development teams across multiple projects.
    • Partner with business stakeholders, solution architects, and engineering leads to translate business requirements into scalable, resilient technical architectures.
    • Evaluate and integrate new technologies, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture principles and regulatory compliance.
    • Perform code and architecture reviews, ensuring adherence to performance, security, and reliability standards.
    • Lead proofs of concept, migration initiatives, and modernization efforts, including microservices adoption and cloud enablement.
    • Mentor senior engineers and guide teams on architectural patterns, performance tuning, and advanced Java concepts.
    • Collaborate within a global Agile/DevOps environment to deliver high-impact, production-grade solutions.

Requirements

    • 10+ years of experience in Java development, with at least 3–5 years in an architecture or technical leadership capacity.
    • Proven background in banking, capital markets, or financial services, particularly within core banking, payments, trading, or risk systems.
    • Expert-level proficiency in Java 11+, Spring / Spring Boot, microservices, and RESTful APIs.
    • Strong command of multithreading, concurrency, and low-latency system design.
    • Deep understanding of distributed architectures, event-driven systems, and enterprise integration patterns.
    • Hands-on experience with messaging and streaming technologies (Kafka, JMS, MQ) and RDBMS/NoSQL databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.).
    • Proficiency with DevOps and CI/CD practices (Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitLab).
    • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of influencing technical direction in a global environment.

Nice to Have

    • Experience with cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP), including container orchestration and service mesh.
    • Exposure to reactive programming, real-time analytics, or data streaming frameworks (Apache Flink, Spark, Ignite).
    • Familiarity with security and compliance standards in banking (e.g., PSD2, GDPR, PCI DSS).
    • Involvement in architecture governance or technical steering committees within large financial institutions.
    • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent.
At Smart Working, you’ll never be just another remote hire.

Be a Smart Worker — valued, empowered, and part of a culture that celebrates integrity, excellence, and ambition.

If that sounds like your kind of place, we’d love to hear your story. 
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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