Job Title: Java C++ Technical Architect
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Job Location: Boston, MA- Onsite
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Client: Photon/State Street Bank
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Visa: No H1B
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Note: Candidate must be willing to attend C++ Live coding test.
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Description:
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We are seeking a Technical Architect to lead the end-to-end architectural design and technical oversight of a major modernization initiative. This role is central to the strategic replat forming effort transitioning from a legacy C/C++ system to a scalable, robust, and cloud-adaptable Java-based architecture.ย
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You will define the Target State Architecture and Blueprint, ensuring alignment with enterprise-wide objectives and technical best practices. As a hands-on and visionary architect, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams across infrastructure, security, development, and operations to shape a secure, high-performance, future-ready platform.ย
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Key Responsibilities:ย
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Architectural Leadershipย
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Drive the creation of the Target State Architecture and Blueprint, including system interaction models and integration flows.ย
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Define and validate architecture diagrams, technical patterns, and component interaction models across tiers.ย
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Provide final sign-off and governance over all architectural deliverables and designs.ย
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Strategic Implementation Oversightย
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Ensure the accurate translation of architecture into implementation throughout the SDLC and production rollout.ย
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Collaborate with project management, development, QA, and DevOps teams to ensure consistency and technical integrity.ย
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Lead architecture reviews, risk assessments, and mitigation planning for the modernization program.ย
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Cross-functional Technical Collaborationย
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Act as the primary architectural liaison between platform engineering, web services, security, data, and deployment teams.ย
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Provide mentorship and technical guidance to engineers and solution designers involved in the migration.ย
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Discovery & Migration Planningย
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Participate in the โTechnical Discovery & Blueprint Designโ phase, defining the platformโs long-term architectural roadmap.ย
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Oversee migration strategies during the โApplication Migration of Messaging Layerโ phase, especially around technologies like Apache Kafka.ย
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Required Qualificationsย
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Professional Experienceย
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12+ years in software engineering or architecture roles, with at least 5+ years in enterprise