Software Architect (Fintech)

TL;DR

Software Architect (Java/Fintech): Designing and evolving enterprise-scale software solutions for the financial sector with an accent on scalability, security, and regulatory compliance. Focus on translating business requirements into technical architecture and contributing hands-on Java development for critical components.

Location: Hybrid (Athens, Greece)

Company

hirify.global is the technology arm of a group with over 25 years of experience delivering innovative fintech solutions for banks and financial institutions globally.

What you will do

• Design and maintain enterprise application architecture aligned with organizational standards and best practices.
• Translate business and functional requirements into scalable, secure technical solutions.
• Contribute hands-on Java development for critical components and proof-of-concept implementations.
• Define and document architecture patterns, integration standards, and design guidelines.
• Review system designs and code to ensure compliance with performance, security, and quality requirements.
• Support system integration across internal platforms and third-party systems.

Requirements

• 3–6 years of professional Architect experience in enterprise environments or senior-level development experience.
• Strong experience with Java and enterprise frameworks such as Spring and Spring Boot.
• Solid understanding of enterprise application architecture (layered, microservices, or hybrid models).
• Experience building and consuming RESTful/SOAP APIs and integrating distributed systems.
• Proficiency with relational databases and SQL.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Nice to have

• Experience with enterprise integration patterns, messaging systems, or event-driven architectures.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) in an enterprise context.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps collaboration.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation, ticket restaurant card, and annual bonus programs.
• Private health insurance, onsite occupational doctor, and workplace counselor.
• Modern facilities including an onsite gym, wellness facilities, and indoor parking.
• Professional growth through mentoring, coaching, and personalized annual learning and development plans.
• Provision of cutting-edge IT equipment, mobile, and data plan.