Technical Architect

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