Senior Software Architect

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