Associate Director / Director, Solution Architecture

About Us Volante Technologies is the leading global provider of low-code cloud Payments as a Service solution for financial businesses. We are disruptors and innovators and we are growing fast. For the last three years, we have been the #1 seller of wholesale payment systems worldwide. At Volante, we are all about revolutionizing the world of Payments. Role Summary Seeking a Solution Lead to bridge Product Owners and Engineering by translating business requirements into scalable, resilient, enterprise-aligned technical designs and guiding Java-based delivery across payments systems (transaction processing, messaging, integrations). What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities) Functional-to-Technical Translation Work closely with Product Owners to understand functional requirements Convert business requirements into detailed technical solution designs Identify design gaps, edge cases, and non-functional requirements early Drive requirement clarification workshops where needed End-to-End Solution Ownership Own overall solution architecture for assigned initiatives Produce high-level and low-level design documents Define integration patterns (batch, file-based, APIs, messaging, queues) Ensure design alignment with enterprise architecture principles Technical Leadership Guide and mentor development teams during implementation Review code and design artifacts for quality and scalability Identify performance, concurrency, and integration risks upfront Ensure solutions meet reliability, resiliency, and scalability expectations Payments & Domain Alignment Design solutions for payment processing workflows Understand transaction lifecycles, exception handling, reconciliation flows Ensure compliance with regulatory and operational controls Anticipate domain-specific edge cases (timeouts, retries, duplicates, reversals, etc.) Cross-Functional Collaboration Collaborate with QA, middleware, infrastructure, and operations teams Support production issue analysis and root cause identification Continuously improve solution patterns and reusable components What You Bring (Skills & Qualifications) Must-Haves Bachelor’s degree in engineering / computer science Core Technical Skills Strong hands-on experience in Core Java Solid understanding of OOP, collections, multithreading, concurrency Working knowledge of Servlets and Spring (used selectively) Experience in JVM memory management and performance tuning Familiarity with Java design patterns Integration & Processing Experience with batch and file-based processing systems Strong understanding of messaging and queue-based systems IBM MQ or similar platforms Asynchronous processing concepts Retry mechanisms, DLQ handling, idempotency Experience designing API-based integrations Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments Architecture & NFR Awareness Understanding of scalability, resiliency, and high availability Awareness of security principles in transaction systems Exposure to distributed systems and enterprise integration patterns Leadership & Communication Skills Strong ability to articulate technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders Experience working directly with Product Owners and business teams Ability to challenge requirements constructively Strong analytical and structured problem-solving mindset Experience leading design reviews and driving technical decisions Nice-to-Haves TOGAF certification (good to have) Java or middleware certifications (good to have) What We Offer Highlight what matters most to candidates today. ✔ Competitive compensation ✔ Health benefits ✔ Remote/flexible work options ✔ Professional development support 📍 Location Pune / Chennai Equal Opportunity Statement At Volante Technologies, we believe diversity drives innovation and inclusion fuels success. We are committed to creating a performance driven workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic self to work. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and ensure equitable opportunities for growth. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other factor protected by law. Together as ONE TEAM, we celebrate differences and foster collaboration, creativity, and belonging.