Accord Technologies Inc · 4 months ago
Java Architect (Java , C++)
Boston, MA
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
12+ years expAccord Technologies Inc is seeking a Java Architect to lead the architectural vision and implementation for their technology transformation projects. The role involves driving the creation of the Target State Architecture, overseeing migration strategies, and collaborating with various technical teams to ensure successful implementation.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Drive the creation of the Target State Architecture and Blueprint, including system interaction models and integration flows
Define and validate architecture diagrams, technical patterns, and component interaction models across tiers
Provide final sign-off and governance over all architectural deliverables and designs
Ensure the accurate translation of architecture into implementation throughout the SDLC and production rollout
Collaborate with project management, development, QA, and DevOps teams to ensure consistency and technical integrity
Lead architecture reviews, risk assessments, and mitigation planning for the modernization program
Act as the primary architectural liaison between platform engineering, web services, security, data, and deployment teams
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to engineers and solution designers involved in the migration
Participate in the “Technical Discovery & Blueprint Design” phase, defining the platform’s long-term architectural roadmap
Oversee migration strategies during the “Application Migration of Messaging Layer” phase, especially around technologies like Apache Kafka
Qualification
Required
12+ years in software engineering or architecture roles, with at least 5+ years in enterprise-scale architectural leadership
Direct experience leading legacy-to-modern technology transformations, ideally in financial services or other high-availability sectors
Hands-on architectural experience with Java platforms, C/C++ systems, Oracle 19c, and enterprise messaging systems
Deep knowledge of middleware, message brokers (e.g., Kafka, IBM MQ), and enterprise integration patterns
Proven track record in designing scalable, fault-tolerant, and secure microservices-based architectures
Solid understanding of performance tuning, HA/DR configurations, and low-latency system design
Comfortable working with cloud-native and containerized architectures is a plus
Strong communication skills to translate complex technical concepts into business-aligned strategy
Experience engaging with senior stakeholders, architects, and cross-functional technical teams
Preferred
Experience with API gateway, security protocols (OAuth2, TLS, etc.), and observability tooling
Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure) and infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible)
Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks relevant to financial institutions
Company
Accord Technologies Inc
We are one of the pioneers in Information technology consulting and staffing industry.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase