Enterprise Architect ( Java J2ee) BFSI domain

Enterprise Architect (Java J2ee) – BFSI Domain

Kryptos Technologies UK Limited

London – Contract – 12 months +

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Engagement & Transformation Leadership
  • Drive architectural discussions with CXOs, business leaders, and technical stakeholders to align technology solutions with business strategy.
  • Understand customer business models and strategic goals to define transformation blueprints and roadmaps.
  • Lead the development of target and transition architectures, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals and regulatory requirements.
  • Translate business value streams into technical specifications and actionable architecture artefacts.
  • Analyse and identify opportunities for process and technology optimisation within existing customer environments, recommending improvements that enhance efficiency, scalability, and business value.
• Application & Data Modernization
  • Lead end-to-end modernization of monolithic Java/J2EE applications into scalable microservices using Domain‑Driven Design.
  • Architect and implement database modernization strategies, including migration from Oracle Exadata/ExaCC to PostgreSQL or other cloud‑native databases.
  • Modernize legacy components (PL/SQL, Pro*C) to modern languages and frameworks.
• Cloud Architecture & DevSecOps
  • Design and deploy scalable, secure, and cost‑optimised solutions on Microsoft Azure, following the Well‑Architected Framework.
  • Define and manage DevSecOps pipelines integrating tools such as SonarQube and Azure DevOps.
  • Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or ARM templates.
• Integration & Governance
  • Define integration strategies across legacy and modern systems, ensuring seamless interoperability and data consistency.
  • Provide architectural governance and enforce best practices for cloud‑native development, security, and compliance.
  • Lead the evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies including AI‑driven code analysis and observability platforms.
• Leadership & Collaboration
  • Mentor development teams and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define rollout strategies, integration plans, and transition roadmaps.
  • Act as a bridge between business and technology teams, resolving ambiguities and guiding implementation.

Requirements

• 20+ years in software architecture and enterprise‑level solution design.
• Proven expertise in Java, J2EE, and modern frameworks.
• Strong experience in microservices, containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes), and messaging systems (Kafka, Azure Event Bus).
• Hands‑on experience with Azure cloud services and DevSecOps tools.
• Nice to have experience in technologies and platforms such as OutSystems, Salesforce, Altrix and other similar platforms.
• Experience with CAST, vFunction, and other modernization accelerators.
• Deep understanding of database migration strategies and cloud‑native data platforms.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Ability to define and drive transformation blueprints and architecture roadmaps.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting