Java AWS Solution Architect

Job Title: Solution Architect

Location: NYC, Manhattan

Job Type: Full-Time, Contract

About Client Checkout Services:

Client Checkout Services is a comprehensive suite of digital payment solutions designed to deliver secure, frictionless, and scalable checkout experiences across e-commerce platforms. Built on EMV® Secure Remote Commerce standards, it includes key offerings such as:

Click to Pay: A seamless, interoperable checkout experience supporting Client, Visa, American Express, and Discover, designed to reduce cart abandonment and increase conversion rates.

Installments at Checkout: Enables Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) functionality, allowing customers to split payments while maintaining security and consumer protections.

Card on File Tokenization: Enhances security and approval rates by replacing sensitive card data with network tokens, reducing false declines and improving customer retention.

Payment Passkeys: Biometric authentication (e.g., fingerprint, face scan) for password-free, numberless checkout experiences.

End-to-End Security: Tokenization, cryptographic protections, and compliance with global standards ensure secure transactions across all channels. These services are designed for easy integration, global scalability, and future-ready commerce, making them a critical component of Client's digital transformation strategy.

About the Role:

We are looking for a visionary Solution Architect to lead the design and governance of complex, distributed, and scalable enterprise systems. This role requires deep technical expertise in Java/Spring Boot, cloud and hybrid architectures, and enterprise integration patterns, along with the leadership skills to drive architectural excellence across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Architect end-to-end enterprise solutions across on-premises, off-premises, and cloud-native environments.

Design and implement distributed systems with a focus on low latency, high throughput, resilience, and scalability.

Apply enterprise architecture patterns, microservices, event-driven architecture, and domain-driven design (DDD).

Ensure systems are designed with security, compliance, and data privacy in mind (e.g., SOC2, HIPAA, GDPR).

Establish and lead a Center of Excellence (CoE) for architecture, driving standardization of practices, tools, and frameworks.

Collaborate with Principal Architects and senior stakeholders to define and enforce architecture principles, guidelines, and reference models.

Lead the development of technology roadmaps, strategic initiatives, and modernization programs.

Partner with executive leadership to align technology strategy with business goals.

Provide architectural oversight and mentorship to engineering teams across multiple domains.

Conduct architecture reviews, risk assessments, and performance evaluations. Required Skills & Experience:

15+ years of experience in software engineering and enterprise architecture.

Expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices-based systems.

Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid cloud/on-prem integration.

Deep understanding of networking, databases (SQL/NoSQL), API design, and system observability.

Proven experience with compliance frameworks and secure architecture design.

Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence at the executive level. Preferred Qualifications:

Certifications: TOGAF, AWS/GCP/Azure Architect, CISSP, or similar.

Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, Kubernetes, and infrastructure as code (IaC).

Familiarity with AI/ML integration, data platforms, and real-time analytics is a plus. Why Join Us?

Shape the future of enterprise architecture in a dynamic, innovation-driven environment.

Work with a talented team of architects, engineers, and business leaders.

Competitive compensation, flexible work options, and career advancement opportunities.