Technical Specialist - Java, Node.js, Microservices, AWS

Technical Specialist - Java, Node.js, Microservices, AWS

Own the end-to-end target-state architecture for modernizing legacy Hogan core banking systems to Visa Pismo platform. Lead the design of integration layers, APIs, and event-driven architecture while ensuring high performance, security, and regulatory compliance in a real-time payments environment.

Define and own solution architecture across Pismo core banking, payments, and corporate DDA modules

Design and implement strangler pattern for phased migration from Hogan to Pismo

Architect anti-corruption layers and dual-write integration strategies

Define API contracts, event schemas, and integration standards

Ensure non-functional requirements: ≤ 50ms latency (Fed Now / real-time payments) 99.99% availability Security compliance (FIPS-140, regulatory controls)

Leverage event-driven architecture (Kafka/MSK, CQRS, event sourcing)

Lead architecture governance, design reviews, and decision-making

Collaborate with engineering, SRE, and business teams for solution alignment

Drive secure-by-design and regulatory-grade engineering practices

10+ years of experience in Solution Architecture (Banking/Payments)

Strong experience with:
Core banking platforms (Pismo / Hogan / Thought Machine / Mambu)

Expertise in:
Microservices & API architecture Event-driven systems (Kafka, CQRS, event sourcing) ISO 20022 payments messaging AWS Solutions Architect – Professional certification

Proven experience in core banking modernization / migration programs

Strong understanding of security, compliance, and high-availability systems

Other Requirements Pismo platform certification Experience with strangler-pattern implementations Knowledge of parallel-run, cutover, and migration strategies Exposure to real-time payments (Fed Now / RTP)

Maximum Salary (US): 172000 Minimum Salary (US): 117000