Solution Architect

2 days ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Caspian One Full time

Solution Architect (Java Ecosystem – Payments)

Contract | Hybrid | Banking – Payments Modernization

About the program

Set the technical direction for payments modernization using the Java ecosystem. Define target architectures, integration patterns, and non-functional standards.

What you'll do

  • Architect
    cloud-native Java
    solutions: microservices, API gateways, service mesh, event streaming.
  • Define patterns for
    Azure
    +
    Kubernetes
    (AKS), containerization, secrets management, observability.
  • Establish
    non-functional
    requirements (scalability, resiliency, security, latency, operability) and guardrails.
  • Lead domain-driven design (DDD), canonical data models, and
    Kafka
    event contracts.
  • Govern
    ISO 20022
    integration (and/or
    ISO 8583
    ) with messaging, transformations, and validation.
  • Partner with PMs and BAs on solution options; conduct ADRs and architecture reviews.

Must-have skills:

  • Broad experience across:
    Java 17
    ,
    Spring Boot
    ,
    Spring Cloud
    ,
    API Gateway
    (Kong/Apigee),
    Kafka
    ,
    Kubernetes
    ,
    Docker
    ,
    Azure
    (AKS, Key Vault, ACR, App Gateway),
    CI/CD
    (Azure DevOps/GitHub).
  • Security: OAuth2/OIDC, mTLS, secrets/keys, audit/logging, compliance considerations.
  • Experience migrating from monolith/legacy platforms to modern distributed architectures.

Nice to have (Payments domain)

  • Architectural leadership across: SWIFT/Lynx/FedWire, ACH/AFT/EDI/Bills, RTP/Zelle, Interac, remittances (Visa/Western Union/Citi), tokenization & wallets, shared/data services, sanctions screening.
  • Deep knowledge of
    ISO 20022
    flows and data models; performance considerations for high-throughput rails.
  • Experience with:
  • Wires
    (International
    SWIFT
    , Domestic
    Lynx
    ,
    FedWire
    )
  • AFT (Canada)
    ,
    EDI
    ,
    Bill Payments
    ,
    ACH (US)
  • TCH RTP
    ,
    Zelle
  • Interac e-Transfers
    ,
    Interac Bulk EMT
  • International remittances (Visa, Western Union, Citi)
  • Payment Card Tokenization
    ,
    Digital Wallets
  • Payments Shared Services & Data Services
  • Payments Sanctions Screening

Application & Logistics

  • Type
    : Contract |
    Working
    : Hybrid, office is downtown Toronto
  • Start
    : Interviews commencing in the
    New Year
    —
    apply ASAP to avoid missing out.
  • Rates
    : Competitive ($90 - $110 Per Hour).
  • Visa/Work Authorization
    : Citizenship, PR or Open Work Permit (We do not sponsor Closed Permits)

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