Location
London / (4 days/week from office; 1 day/week from home)
Contract OR FTE
Role Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced Java Engineering Architect to lead the architecture, design, and delivery of next-generation Banking and Payment platforms. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in payment engines, banking operations, messaging architecture, integration patterns, cloud-native engineering, and AI-driven software delivery.
This role requires a strong technology leader who can define enterprise architecture, drive engineering excellence, lead large backend engineering teams, and leverage AI-powered development practices to accelerate software delivery and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
Payments & Banking Domain
- Design and architect high-volume, mission-critical payment processing platforms.
- ISO 20022, Settlement and clearing systems, Banking operational workflows, Reconciliation systems
- Regulatory and compliance-driven architecture
- Collaborate with business and operations teams to modernize banking platforms.
- Architect enterprise messaging hubs and event-driven ecosystems.
- Drive architecture patterns for asynchronous processing and large-scale distributed systems.
- Design highly decoupled and configurable integration frameworks.
- Champion AI-powered software engineering practices across the SDLC.
- Drive adoption of Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor
- LLM-powered engineering tools
- Define AI-first engineering frameworks enabling accelerated delivery while maintaining engineering quality.
- Design and govern cloud-native application platforms using Kubernetes, Docker
- Ensure platforms support high availability, resilience, scalability, and operational excellence.
Required Skills & Experience
Core Architecture
- 15+ years of software engineering experience.
- 8+ years in Solution Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, or Principal Engineering roles.
- Proven experience delivering enterprise-scale Banking and Payment solutions.
Expert-level knowledge of: Java, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Microservices
Messaging & Integration
Deep expertise in Messaging Hub architecture.
- Strong experience with: Kafka, NATS, Event Streaming Platforms
- Expert understanding of: Integration patterns, Enterprise Integration Architecture, Messaging patterns, API architecture, Event-driven architecture
Databases
- Data modelling, performance tuning, HA/DR architecture, and transaction-heavy systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Banking or Financial Services industry background.
- Experience with large-scale modernization and transformation programs.
- TOGAF, Kubernetes, Cloud, or Architecture certifications.
- Experience building AI-enabled engineering organizations.
- Exposure to GenAI and Enterprise LLM integration patterns.
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Senior Java Engineering Architect in London employer: N Consulting Ltd
As a leading employer in the financial sector, we offer a dynamic work environment in London that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our hybrid work model allows for flexibility while our commitment to employee development ensures you have ample opportunities to grow your skills in Treasury products and Murex. Join us to be part of a culture that values strong relationships, continuous improvement, and a risk-aware approach to business.
