Job Summary
This hybrid Solution Architect ISG role focuses on designing secure and scalable platforms using XCTest FIS OPF Java and micro services for complex financial solutions. The role requires 12 to 16 years of experience and close collaboration with cross functional teams to deliver resilient systems for cards and payments supporting reliable digital transactions.

Responsibilities
Design scalable solution architectures that leverage XCTest FIS OPF Java and micro services to deliver resilient and maintainable enterprise applications for financial services clients
Translate complex business requirements into well structured technical designs that align with organizational standards and industry best practices for reliability and performance
Define micro services boundaries integration patterns and data flows that optimize modularity reuse and operational efficiency in large scale distributed systems
Collaborate with developers testers and infrastructure teams to ensure architectures are implemented accurately and remain aligned with non functional requirements such as security and scalability
Create detailed solution design documents covering component interactions deployment topologies and integration touchpoints to provide clear guidance for implementation teams
Review existing application landscapes built with FIS OPF Java and associated frameworks to identify modernization opportunities using micro services and automated testing practices
Establish coding testing and integration standards that promote consistent quality including structured use of XCTest for automated test coverage across critical services
Guide performance tuning and optimization of micro services based architectures by analyzing logs metrics and tracing data to proactively address bottlenecks and failure points
Coordinate with security and compliance stakeholders to embed secure design principles data protection measures and regulatory requirements into all solution architectures




Engage with product owners and business analysts to validate that proposed solutions address user needs while remaining feasible within technical and budgetary constraints
Provide technical oversight during key project milestones ensuring that critical design decisions technology choices and integration approaches remain aligned with target architecture
Develop reference implementations and proof of concept solutions that demonstrate the effective use of XCTest FIS OPF Java and micro services for complex transaction processing scenarios
Document architectural decisions rationale and tradeoffs in a clear and accessible manner enabling long term maintainability and knowledge sharing across teams

Qualifications
Possess 12 to 16 years of progressive experience in solution design and development with a solid track record of delivering enterprise grade applications in complex environments
Demonstrate advanced proficiency in FIS OPF Java based platforms including configuration customization and integration for large financial or transactional systems
Exhibit hands on experience with micro services design patterns containerization concepts and distributed system design focused on scalability fault tolerance and observability
Show strong capability using XCTest or similar frameworks to design automated unit and integration tests that support continuous integration and continuous delivery practices
Bring practical understanding of cards and payments domain concepts such as authorization clearing settlement and fraud controls to design solutions that meet industry needs
Display solid analytical and problem solving skills with the capacity to diagnose complex issues across multiple layers including application integration and infrastructure
Communicate effectively with technical and non technical stakeholders through clear written documentation structured presentations and collaborative working sessions
Maintain familiarity with hybrid working models demonstrating discipline in remote collaboration tools documentation practices and coordination across geographically dispersed teams

📌 Solution Architect (ISG) (India)
🏢 Cognizant
📍 India