System Architect

EXANTE is a pioneering wealth tech company that delivers cutting‑edge centralized trading solutions and robust B2B financial infrastructure, driving value through innovative technology. Our proprietary trading platform offers seamless access to diverse financial instruments— including stocks, ETFs, bonds, futures, and options— all within a single, multi‑currency account We cultivate a culture that transcends the ordinary, where rapid responses to market dynamics and proactive problem‑solving are the norm. At EXANTE, the potential to make a meaningful impact is ever‑present. Our team members continuously pursue personal and professional growth, empowered to spearhead change across people, processes, and products. True innovation stems from an insatiable desire for improvement, and everyone at EXANTE is committed to fostering this spirit and propelling the company into the future As a rapidly expanding global firm with over 600 talented employees from 65 nationalities across 70 locations, we are a frontrunner in the financial sector. Our investment priorities are clear: We prioritize investing in our most valuable asset—our people. Join us in shaping the future of finance About The Role We are looking for an experienced System Architect to own the design and evolution of our high‑performance trading backend. You will bridge technical depth and business vision — working across engineering, product, and leadership to build resilient, scalable systems that power our trading platform Reporting Line – Back‑end director Worksite: Remote / Hybrid / On‑site (options vary by location) Responsibilities Design, maintain, and continuously improve high‑availability, low‑latency trading backend infrastructure with a focus on uptime, throughput, and operational resilience Partner with product owners to gather and interpret business requirements, translate them into clear technical specifications, and lead initiatives from design through production release Collaborate closely with the management team to align architectural direction with long‑term product strategy and organisational goals Drive the decomposition of monolithic systems into maintainable, independently deployable microservices, ensuring a smooth transition with minimal disruption Define and champion engineering standards, architecture review processes, and best practices across teams Qualifications Production experience with Kubernetes and microservices architecture at scale Hands‑on background in trading platform development or fintech systems Proven track record in monolith decomposition — migrating legacy systems to distributed architectures Experience withreal‑time stream processing — event‑driven design, Kafka, or equivalent Strong proficiency in databases: PostgreSQL, Redis, and ClickHouse, including data modelling and performance tuning Solid development background inJVM‑based languages (Java, Kotlin, or Scala) in backend production systems Personality / Mindset Integrity & loyalty Team player with advanced communication and collaboration skills A hands‑on, can‑do attitude - always looking for solutions and thinking out of the box The capability to work and succeed in the fast pace and ever‑changing environment Benefits Competitive salary & performance‑based bonus programs Corporate benefits (choose your preferred options) Truly inspiring culture, pleasant and informal work environment Ongoing education & training programs Opportunity to network and connect at the Corporate Events Global career opportunities #J-18808-Ljbffr EXANTE Limited