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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Architect III - Finance Domain - **Company:** Hudson - **Location:** Cincinnati, OH, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $104,000.0 - $114,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Payment Systems, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Github, Spring Framework, Junit, Scrum Methodology, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Web Services, Enterprise Software Applications, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Delivery Pipeline, Spring-boot, HybridCloud, Backend, Git, Containerization, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Devsecops, Legacy Systems, Jenkins, Programming Languages, Microservices - **Published:** June 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5a9d0a9945a4c143 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Web services design?, * Java 17+ * Spring Framework 6.x * Spring Boot 3.x * RESTful APIs * Microservices Architecture * Platform Engineering * Git / GitHub * Jenkins * JFrog * JUnit * Test Driven Development (TDD) * Secure Software Development Practices * Enterprise Systems Architecture Preferred Skills * Banking or Financial Services Experience * Hybrid Cloud & On-Prem Architecture * Containerized Applications * Reactive Architecture * Distributed Systems * Legacy System Modernization * Vendor Platform Integration, * 5+ years of Software Architecture or Senior Engineering experience. * Strong expertise in Java 17+, Spring Framework 6.x, and Spring Boot 3.x. * Experience designing enterprise-grade microservices architectures. * Strong REST API design and governance experience. * Experience with Platform Engineering and CI/CD pipelines. * Proficiency with Git, GitHub, Jenkins, and JFrog. * Experience implementing secure software development practices. * Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. Banking Experience Preferred Experience supporting or modernizing: * Deposit Platforms * Debit Card Processing Systems * ATM Platforms * Check Processing Systems * Billing Platforms * Banking Integrations * Financial Transaction Systems, The ideal candidate will: * Have extensive experience architecting enterprise Java applications. * Understand modern platform engineering principles. * Lead modernization of legacy systems into scalable architectures. * Thrive in highly regulated banking environments. * Balance technical strategy with hands-on engineering leadership. * Communicate effectively with technical and business stakeholders. * Mentor engineering teams and influence enterprise architecture decisions. ## Description Seeking an experienced Software Architect III to lead enterprise architecture, platform engineering, and modernization initiatives within a large-scale banking technology environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Java 17+, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs, Platform Engineering, and DevOps practices, while providing technical leadership and architectural governance across multiple teams. This is a highly visible onsite role supporting mission-critical banking platforms and enterprise modernization programs., Enterprise Architecture & Solution Design * Design scalable, secure, and resilient enterprise architectures. * Define technology roadmaps aligned with business objectives. * Lead architecture reviews and technical strategy discussions. * Evaluate current-state applications and modernization opportunities. * Develop architecture standards, reusable patterns, and best practices. * Create architecture documentation and implementation guidelines. Java & API Engineering Leadership * Architect enterprise applications using Java 17+, Spring Framework, and Spring Boot. * Design and govern RESTful APIs. * Lead microservices architecture initiatives. * Establish secure and scalable integration patterns. * Improve platform observability, resiliency, and maintainability. Platform Engineering & DevOps * Support platform engineering and developer enablement initiatives. * Improve CI/CD automation and deployment pipelines. * Collaborate with infrastructure and cloud engineering teams. * Support containerized application environments. * Drive operational excellence through automation and standardization. Vendor & Banking Platform Management * Serve as a technical liaison between vendors and internal teams. * Evaluate vendor platforms and technology roadmaps. * Support core banking platform architecture decisions. * Ensure operational stability and business continuity. Technical Leadership * Mentor software and platform engineers. * Provide architecture governance and technical oversight. * Participate in Agile ceremonies and planning sessions. * Promote engineering excellence and continuous improvement. * Act as a trusted advisor across technology organizations. Technical Environment Languages & Frameworks * Java 17+ * Spring Framework 6.x * Spring Boot 3.x Architecture * REST APIs * Microservices * Reactive Architecture * Distributed Systems * Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) DevOps & Platform Engineering * Git * GitHub * Jenkins * JFrog * CI/CD Pipelines * Container Platforms Methodologies * Agile / Scrum * Test Driven Development (TDD) * DevSecOps * Enterprise Architecture Governance What Success Looks Like * Deliver scalable and resilient enterprise architectures. * Drive modernization of critical banking platforms. * Establish architecture standards and engineering best practices. * Improve platform reliability, security, and performance. * Enable successful delivery of enterprise technology initiatives. ## Related Videos - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [How Unit Testing Saved My Career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1642-how-unit-testing-saved-my-career) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) - [From boy scouting to redrawing the landscape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1140-from-boy-scouting-to-redrawing-the-landscape) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Software Developer Salary in Switzerland [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/215-software-developer-salary-in-switzerland-2023) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)