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Technical Architect

Technical Architect

Tek SpikesBoston, MA, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Job Description :

We are seeking a seasoned Technical Architect to lead the end-to-end architectural design and provide technical oversight for a major modernization initiative. This strategic role is focused on replatforming a legacy C / C++ system into a robust, scalable, and cloud-adaptable Java-based architecture.

The Technical Architect will define the Target State Architecture and Blueprint while ensuring alignment with enterprise goals and industry best practices. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams including infrastructure, security, development, and operations to deliver a secure, high-performance, and future-ready platform.

Key Responsibilities :

Architectural Leadership

  • Drive the creation of the Target State Architecture and Blueprint, including system interaction models and integration flows
  • Define and validate architecture diagrams, technical patterns, and component interaction models across all architecture tiers
  • Provide final sign-off and governance over all architectural deliverables and designs

Strategic Implementation Oversight

  • Ensure accurate translation of architectural designs into implementation across SDLC phases and production rollout
  • Collaborate with project management, development, QA, and DevOps teams to maintain technical integrity
  • Lead architectural reviews, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies for the modernization initiative

    • Cross-functional Technical Collaboration

  • Serve as the primary architectural liaison among platform engineering, web services, security, data, and deployment teams
  • Offer mentorship and technical guidance to engineers and solution designers throughout the migration process

    • Discovery and Migration Planning

  • Participate in the Technical Discovery and Blueprint Design phase, outlining the long-term architectural roadmap
  • Lead migration strategies during the application migration phase, with a focus on messaging layer technologies such as Apache Kafka

    • Required Qualifications :

    Professional Experience

  • Minimum 12 years in software engineering or architecture roles
  • At least 5 years of experience in enterprise-scale architectural leadership
  • Hands-on experience with legacy-to-modern technology transformations, preferably in financial services or other high-availability environments
  • Experience with Java platforms, C / C++ systems, Oracle 19c, and enterprise messaging systems

    • Technical Expertise

  • Strong knowledge of middleware and message brokers (e.g., Apache Kafka, IBM MQ)
  • Demonstrated expertise in designing scalable, secure, and fault-tolerant microservices architectures
  • Familiarity with performance tuning, high availability / disaster recovery (HA / DR), and low-latency system design
  • Experience with cloud-native and containerized architectures is a plus

    • Communication and Stakeholder Management

  • Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to business stakeholders and executive leadership
  • Experience working closely with senior technical and business stakeholders across the organization

    • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Experience with API gateways, security protocols (OAuth2, TLS), and observability tools
  • Exposure to cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure
  • Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform and Ansible
  • Understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks relevant to financial institutions
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