Lead Software ArchitectWe're seeking a Lead Software Architect with deep expertise in backend development and building scalable, high-performance systems. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in fast-paced, high-scale environments—where milliseconds matter—and can architect solutions capable of handling thousands of transactions per second with reliability and speed.Key ResponsibilitiesArchitect and lead the design of scalable, high-availability microservices for payment and transaction systems.Collaborate with engineering leads and DevOps teams to implement containerized solutions using Kubernetes.Ensure robust performance in high-transaction environments, optimizing systems for speed and fault tolerance.Drive full-stack architectural decisions, balancing backend performance with seamless user experiences.Mentor development teams and enforce software engineering best practices.Partner with stakeholders across security, product, and infrastructure to align system architecture with business goals.Technical Requirements8+ years of backend development experience with deep expertise in Java (Spring Boot, JDK 11+).Proven track record of architecting and scaling systems in high-throughput environments (e.g., payment gateways, fintech, eCommerce).Strong experience with Kubernetes, containerization, and cloud-native deployments (GCP, AWS, or Azure).Solid understanding of microservice architectures, service mesh, and event-driven systems.Familiarity with full-stack development—experience with modern front-end frameworks a plus.Expertise in scaling distributed systems, managing load balancing, caching, and redundancy.Nice to HaveExperience with PCI compliance or secure payment systems.Knowledge of real-time monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK).Prior work in scale-up or startup environments.Why Join UsBuild mission-critical systems used by millions.Lead architectural decisions at a company scaling fast.Work with a passionate, collaborative, high-caliber engineering team.Onsite/Hybrid/RemoteBonus based upon performance