IT System Architect

Our client, a leading Nasdaq-listed fintech powerhouse, is entering a phase of strategic architectural refinement. While the core ecosystem is robust, they are focused on modernizing specific Java 8 systems into a high-performance Java 21 microservices environment. 

As the IT Solution Architect, you will ensure the architecture remains cohesive and scalable, leading targeted upgrades that future-proof the platform without disrupting its international operations.

• Architectural Oversight: Maintain a clear technical roadmap that balances the maintenance of stable core systems with the modernization of legacy Java 8 components
• Targeted Modernization: Lead the transition of selected services to Java 21 and Spring Boot, ensuring they integrate seamlessly into the existing ecosystem
• Stack Integration: Bridge the Java backend with PHP/Laravel and web portals to provide a unified and high-speed user experience
• Data Integrity: Oversee complex data modeling and PostgreSQL migrations via Liquibase, ensuring high performance across millions of financial transactions
• System Reliability: Refine asynchronous processing through RabbitMQ to handle intensive, real-time fintech traffic
• Quality Assurance: Uphold strict quality gates and automated testing frameworks (JUnit/Cucumber) to guarantee regression safety during system evolution

• Java Specialist: Deep experience in Java-based enterprise systems (Spring Boot) with the pragmatism to manage and upgrade legacy Java 8/GWT components
• Polyglot Awareness: You understand how modern frontend portals ) interface with complex, multi-version backend services
• Integration Expert: Practical knowledge of RabbitMQ for async messaging and REST APIs for defining internal service contracts
• Data-First: Advanced skills in PostgreSQL, schema versioning, and high-stakes transaction management
• Strategic Evolution: A proven track record of evolving specific system components within a live environment without destabilizing production
• Methodical: A strong advocate for automated testing, stability, and high-quality technical documentation

You will operate with high autonomy, reporting directly to the Head of IT and collaborating closely with a talented in-house development team. 

The culture is results-driven and built on trust, giving you the freedom to own your decisions and set architectural standards. 

At this level, you are shaping the technical logic that supports the company's ambitious expansion.

The company is a major player in the Baltic fintech and circular economy sectors, listed on the Nasdaq Riga stock exchange. With over 300 employees and a data-driven culture, they turn traditional financial services into accessible, tech-enabled solutions used by thousands daily.

• Growth & Impact: The opportunity to grow and develop with a Nasdaq-listed company that has clear, ambitious expansion plans
• Professional Freedom: A results-driven culture with the trust and freedom to truly own your work and shape real products
• The Team: A seat within a talented and friendly in-house development team that values collaboration
• Work-Life Balance: A hybrid working mode with an office-first approach, respecting the need for both focus and flexibility
• Health & Security: Comprehensive health insurance (after the probation period) and 100% paid sick leave
• Convenience & Culture: Paid parking next to the office, regular office snacks, and tailored training programs
• Social Connection: Team-building activities that are genuinely optional and extra leave for birthdays and family events

At All The Hires, we manage the process to ensure you have a transparent view of the role and the company:

1. Screening call with the All The Hires team
2. Predictive Index testing (a 20-minute behavioral assessment)
3. Technical interview with the company's engineering leads
4. Culture fit interview with a leader of a cross-functional team
5. Reference check and a hiring decision

Ready to lead a targeted tech transformation? Apply today.