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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Java Engineering Architect - **Company:** N Consulting Ltd - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Application Integration Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Databases, Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements), Distributed Systems, Payment Systems, PostgreSQL, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Spring Cloud, GitHub Copilot, System Availability, Large Language Models, Spring-boot, Togaf, Event Driven Architecture, Kubernetes, ISO 20022 Standard, Enterprise Integration, Integration Frameworks, Apache Kafka, Api Design, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** August 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5846830218 ## About the Role 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. Java & Backend Engineering 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 * Strong expertise in: Oracle, PostgreSQL * Data modelling, performance tuning, HA/DR architecture, and transaction-heavy systems., * 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. ## Description 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., Payments & Banking Domain * Design and architect high-volume, mission-critical payment processing platforms. * Provide deep expertise in: Payment engines, Payment orchestration, Real-time payments, SWIFT * 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. Messaging & Integration Architecture * Architect enterprise messaging hubs and event-driven ecosystems. * Define integration strategies leveraging: Kafka / NATS, Event Streaming Platforms, Microservices Event-Driven Architecture * Drive architecture patterns for asynchronous processing and large-scale distributed systems. * Design highly decoupled and configurable integration frameworks. AI-Led Engineering & SDLC Transformation * 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. 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