Software Architect III, Cincinnati

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled

Software Architect III

to design, develop, and implement scalable enterprise solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in

Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and Platform Engineering , along with experience in

microservices architecture

and modern application development practices.

This role will partner with business stakeholders, product owners, engineering teams, and third-party vendors to define technology roadmaps, architect solutions, modernize legacy systems, and ensure high-performance, secure, and scalable applications.

Location:

Cincinnati, OH (Onsite - Downtown, 5 Days/Week) Experience:

5-10+ Years

Key Skills

Required: Java 17+ Platform Engineering RESTful APIs Spring Framework (Spring 6.x&Spring Boot 3.x) Microservices Architecture Preferred:

Banking / Financial Services Experience Core Banking Platform Experience Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. 5+ years of software engineering or architecture experience. 3-5 years of hands-on experience with Java 17+, Spring 6.x, and Spring Boot 3.x. Experience with RESTful API development and microservices. Knowledge of Git, GitHub, Jenkins, and JFrog.Strong understanding of cloud, containerization, security, and Agile methodologies. Banking or financial services experience is a plus. Technical Requirements

Core Technologies

3-5 years of experience with

Java 17+ 3-5 years of experience with

Spring Framework 6.x 3-5 years of experience with

Spring Boot 3.x 3-5 years of experience developing

RESTful APIs Experience building

Back-End for Front-End (BFF)

services Architecture&Design

Deep understanding of: Microservices Architecture Reactive Architecture Principles Event-Driven and Asynchronous Systems Distributed Systems Design

Experience with: Hybrid Cloud and On-Premises Environments Containerized Applications

Development Practices

1-3 years of experience with: Microservice Development Test-Driven Development (TDD) JUnit Testing

1-2 years of experience working in Agile/Scrum environments DevOps&Tools

Git GitHub Jenkins JFrog Security&Data

Strong understanding of: IT Security Best Practices Data Security Principles Secure Data Movement and Integration Modern Data Warehousing Concepts