Backend architect

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
What You Bring
10+ years of experience in backend development with strong expertise in Java
o Hands-on experience in:
o Spring Boot / Spring Framework
o Microservices architecture
o 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:
o Data modeling and database design (SQL/NoSQL)
o 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

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.

What You Bring
10+ years of experience in backend development with strong expertise in Java
o Hands-on experience in:
o Spring Boot / Spring Framework
o Microservices architecture
o 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:
o Data modeling and database design (SQL/NoSQL)
o 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

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