R&D Principal Architect

SBS is a global financial technology company that's helping banks and the financial services industry to reimagine how to operate in an increasingly digital world. SBS is a trusted partner of more than 1,500 financial institutions and large-scale lenders in 80 countries worldwide, including Santander, Societé Generale, KCB Bank, Kensington Mortgages, Mercedes-Benz, and Toyota FS. Its cloud platform offers clients a composable architecture to digitize operations, ranging from banking, lending, compliance, to payments, and consumer and asset finance. With 3,400 employees in 50 offices, SBS is recognized as a Top 10 European Fintech company by IDC and as a leader in Omdia's Universe: Digital Banking Platforms.

Role Summary:

We are seeking a passionate and highly skilled Engineer to join our team and contribute to developing secure, scalable, and robust cloud-native applications. The ideal candidate will possess:

1. A strong grasp of microservices design principles and design patterns like Saga, Event Sourcing, Circuit Breaker, API Gateway, and Database Per Service.
2. Excellent problem-solving skills and debugging capabilities to resolve complex issues across distributed systems.
3. A mindset for continuous learning and an ability to adapt to emerging technologies.
4. A commitment to writing high-quality, maintainable, and efficient code, following best practices and adhering to coding standards.

The individual will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless delivery of enterprise-level solutions that meet business needs while maintaining high performance, security, and scalability.

Key Responsibility:

1. Design, develop, and maintain cloud-native microservices-based architectures.
2. Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code adhering to SOLID principles and best practices.
3. Implement high-standard code using JUnit and ensure adequate unit and integration test coverage.
4. Leverage design patterns specific to microservice architecture to build fault-tolerant, scalable, and distributed systems.
5. Utilize Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and other associated Spring modules to develop robust backend services.
6. Manage and deploy applications using Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm in cloud environments such as AWS.
7. Develop and integrate event-driven systems using Kafka.
8. Collaborate with teams to build secure, scalable SaaS products.
9. Follow DevSecOps best practices, ensuring efficient CI/CD pipelines and secure deployment strategies.
10. Work closely with architects and product teams to align development efforts with business goals and enterprise-level non-functional requirements.
11. Debug and resolve production issues in distributed systems.

Technical Skills:

1. Proficiency in Java and a strong understanding of object-oriented programming.
2. Familiarity with frameworks such as Spring Boot and Spring Web Flux.
3. Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration concepts.
4. Knowledge of Kafka, Helm, AWS Cloud, and distributed systems.
5. Experience or coursework in Angular, TypeScript, or similar front-end frameworks.
6. Understanding of microservices architecture and SaaS application development.

Soft Skills:

1. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
2. Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
3. Eagerness to learn and contribute to challenging projects.

What drives our teams:

1. Develop and maintain high-quality software components based on user stories and feature specifications.
2. Leverage GitHub Copilot and similar tools to enhance coding efficiency and reduce manual tasks.
3. Collaborate with product and architecture teams to implement scalable enterprise-level solutions.
4. Work on building and deploying AWS cloud-based SaaS products with a focus on scalability and reliability.
5. Automation to minimize manual interventions and improve efficiency.
6. Contribute to product design and enhancements, focusing on scalability and long-term vision.
7. Engage in continuous learning to adopt cutting-edge frameworks and technologies.

What We Offer:

1. Competitive salary and benefits package.
2. A supportive and inclusive work environment.
3. Opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies and tools.
4. Continuous learning and development opportunities, including mentorship from experienced developers.
5. A chance to contribute to real-world projects that make an impact.

Total Experience Expected: 19-21 years

Minimum Qualifications 

1. Bachelor's or Higher Degree in Engineering from a reputed engineering college.
2. 4–6 years of experience in software development with hands-on expertise in cloud-native development and microservices architecture.
3. Hands-on experience with Java (Java 11+), JUnit, and Design Pattern.
4. Proficiency in Spring Boot, and Spring WebFlux, messaging systems (e.g., Kafka), and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis).
5. Strong knowledge of front-end technologies like Angular and TypeScript.
6. Good understanding of CI/CD practices, DevOps tools, and container orchestration.

Secondary Location:Noida Campus

At our organization, we are committed to fighting against all forms of discrimination. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.

All of our positions are open to people with disabilities.