Solution Architect/ Tech Lead (Java, NodeJS) - Fintech

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Job description

• Design and review architecture for microservices-based applications. 
• Define technical solutions based on business requirements and existing system landscape. 
• Ensure scalability, performance, security, and maintainability of the overall platform. 
• Lead technical discussions and support teams in resolving design or implementation issues. 
• Review source code, technical designs, and development standards. 
• Work closely with Business Analysts, Product Owners, Architects, and client stakeholders to deliver solutions. 
• Coordinate with multiple development teams to ensure consistency in architecture and implementation approaches. 
• Participate in Agile/Scrum activities such as estimation, sprint planning, and backlog refinement. 
• Support CI/CD adoption, API governance, and release management processes. 
• Mentor team members and help grow technical capabilities within the team. 

Your skills and experience

Technical Skills 

• Strong experience with Java (11 or above) or NodeJs  
• Solid hands-on experience with Spring Boot and Spring Cloud. 
• Good understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems. 
• Experience with RESTful APIs, OpenAPI/Swagger, and system integration. 
• Familiar with OAuth2, OIDC, and API security concepts. 
• Experience working with relational databases such as MariaDB, MySQL, or Oracle. 
• Understanding of data modelling and migration from legacy systems is a plus. 

Architecture & Design 

• Hands-on experience with:  
• Domain Driven Design (DDD) 
• CQRS 
• Event-Driven Architecture 
• Event Sourcing 
• Experience designing and governing large-scale enterprise applications. 

Leadership & Communication 

• Experience leading backend development teams or acting as a Technical Lead/Solution Architect. 
• Ability to work directly with stakeholders and translate business requirements into technical solutions. 
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. 
• Good communication and coordination skills in a multi-team environment. 

Preferred Experience 

• Banking or Financial Services projects. 
• Lending, Payments, or Digital Banking systems. 
• Large-scale modernization or transformation programs. 
• Multi-vendor project environments. 
• Cloud-native and containerized platforms (Docker, Kubernetes). 

Ideal Candidate 

• Senior Java/NodeJs Technical Lead looking to move into an Architect role, or 
• Solution Architect who still enjoys being hands-on with technical design and delivery. 
• Strong background in microservices architecture. 
• Comfortable working with distributed teams and client stakeholders. 
• Able to balance architecture, delivery, and team leadership. 

Key Hiring Criteria 

• Strong Java and Spring ecosystem experience or NodeJs and atrong typescripts. 
• Proven experience with microservices architecture. 
• Technical leadership capability. 
• Good stakeholder communication skills. 
• Banking domain experience is highly preferred. 

Why you'll love working here

• FPT Care insurance plan tailored for FPT employees
• Annual Summer Vacation support
• Salary review one time per year or on career promotion. 
• International, dynamic, friendly working environment 
• Continuous development of hard and soft skills through work and professional trainings. 
• Company's labor policy completely pursuant to Vietnamese labor legislation plus other benefits offered by the company (Company trip, Holiday, etc.) 
• Other allowances: lunch allowance, working on-site allowance, etc.