Software Architect III

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Architect III to design, develop, and implement scalable enterprise solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and Platform Engineering , along with experience in microservices architecture and modern application development practices. This role will partner with business stakeholders, product owners, engineering teams, and third-party vendors to define technology roadmaps, architect solutions, modernize legacy systems, and ensure high-performance, secure, and scalable applications.

Location: Cincinnati, OH (Onsite – Downtown, 5 Days/Week)

Experience: 5–10+ Years

Key Skills

Required:

• Java 17+
• Platform Engineering
• RESTful APIs
• Spring Framework (Spring 6.x & Spring Boot 3.x)
• Microservices Architecture

Preferred:

• Banking / Financial Services Experience
• Core Banking Platform Experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of software engineering or architecture experience.
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience with Java 17+, Spring 6.x, and Spring Boot 3.x.
• Experience with RESTful API development and microservices.
• Knowledge of Git, GitHub, Jenkins, and JFrog.
• Strong understanding of cloud, containerization, security, and Agile methodologies.
• Banking or financial services experience is a plus.

Technical Requirements

Core Technologies

• 3–5 years of experience with Java 17+
• 3–5 years of experience with Spring Framework 6.x
• 3–5 years of experience with Spring Boot 3.x
• 3–5 years of experience developing RESTful APIs
• Experience building Back-End for Front-End (BFF) services

Architecture & Design

• Deep understanding of:
• Microservices Architecture
• Reactive Architecture Principles
• Event-Driven and Asynchronous Systems
• Distributed Systems Design
• Experience with:
• Hybrid Cloud and On-Premises Environments
• Containerized Applications

Development Practices

• 1–3 years of experience with:
• Microservice Development
• Test-Driven Development (TDD)
• JUnit Testing
• 1–2 years of experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

DevOps & Tools

• Git
• GitHub
• Jenkins
• JFrog

Security & Data

• Strong understanding of:
• IT Security Best Practices
• Data Security Principles
• Secure Data Movement and Integration
• Modern Data Warehousing Concepts