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Backend architect (java/microservices/springboot/domain-driven-design)

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Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Java Architect / Principal Backend Engineer to lead the design and development of scalable, high-performance systems powering critical financial platforms. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of architecture, hands-on engineering, and business alignment, with a strong foundation in microservices, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), and event-driven systems.

Responsibilities

• What You Will Be Doing:

• Architect and design scalable, high-performance backend systems using Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture

• Drive Domain-Driven Design (DDD) practices to align technology solutions with business capabilities

• Design and implement event-driven systems, APIs, and distributed services for capital markets platforms

• Collaborate with product owners, business stakeholders, and engineering teams to translate functional requirements into technical solutions

• Define and enforce architecture standards, best practices, and design patterns

• Ensure system reliability, performance, security, and scalability

• Lead code reviews, design discussions, and technical governance

• Optimize systems for low latency and high throughput, critical for financial transaction processing

• Work closely with DevOps teams to ensure CI/CD, observability, and cloud readiness

• Support production systems, troubleshoot complex issues, and drive continuous improvements

Qualifications

• What You Bring:

• 10+ years of experience in backend development with strong expertise in Java

• Hands-on experience in:

• Spring Boot / Spring Framework

• Microservices architecture

• REST APIs & event-driven systems

• Strong experience in Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles and implementation

• Experience in designing and building distributed systems in a high-availability environment

• Solid understanding of:

• Data modeling and database design (SQL/NoSQL)

• Messaging systems (Kafka, MQ, or similar)

• Proven experience in system design, architecture, and performance optimization

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities

• Good to Have:

• Experience in Capital Markets / Banking / Financial Services domain

• Exposure to real-time trade processing systems (Middle Office / Post-trade)

• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

• Familiarity with DevOps practices (CI/CD pipelines, monitoring tools)

• Understanding of event sourcing, CQRS patterns

• Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies

About Us

At Zensar, we’re “experience-led everything”. We are committed to conceptualizing, designing, engineering, marketing, and managing digital solutions and experiences for over 130 leading enterprises. We are a company driven by a bold purpose: Together, we shape experiences for better futures. Whether for our clients, our people, or the world around us, this belief powers everything we do. At the heart of our culture is ONE with Client - a set of four core values that reflect who we are and how we work: One Zensar, Nurturing, Empowering, and Client Focus.

Part of the $4.8 billion RPG Group, we’re a community of 10,000+ innovators across 30+ global locations, including Milpitas, Seattle, Princeton, Cape Town, London, Zurich, Singapore, and Mexico City. Explore Life at Zensar and join us to Grow. Own. Achieve. Learn. to be the best version of yourself.

We believe the best work happens when individuality is celebrated, growth is encouraged, and well-being is prioritized. We are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veteran status.

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Job Info

• Job Identification146090

• Posting Date06/01/2026, 08:23 AM

• LocationsSerbia

• Work from AnywhereYes

• Minimum Experience (In Years)10

• Maximum Experience (In Years)12

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