Technical Specialist - Java, Node.js, Microservices, AWS

Charlotte, North Carolina Job Summary Own the end-to-end target-state architecture for modernizing legacy Hogan core banking systems to Visa Pismo platform . Lead the design of integration layers, APIs, and event-driven architecture while ensuring high performance, security, and regulatory compliance in a real-time payments environment. Key Responsibilities Define and own solution architecture across Pismo core banking, payments, and corporate DDA modules Design and implement strangler pattern for phased migration from Hogan to Pismo Architect anti-corruption layers and dual-write integration strategies Define API contracts, event schemas , and integration standards Ensure non-functional requirements (NFRs) : 50ms latency (FedNow / real-time payments) 99.99% availability Security compliance (FIPS-140, regulatory controls) Leverage event-driven architecture (Kafka/MSK, CQRS, event sourcing) Lead architecture governance, design reviews, and decision-making Collaborate with engineering, SRE, and business teams for solution alignment Drive secure-by-design and regulatory-grade engineering practices Skill Requirements 10+ years of experience in Solution Architecture (Banking/Payments) Strong experience with: Core banking platforms (Pismo / Hogan / Thought Machine / Mambu) Expertise in: Microservices & API architecture Event-driven systems (Kafka, CQRS, event sourcing) ISO 20022 payments messaging AWS Solutions Architect – Professional certification Proven experience in core banking modernization / migration programs Strong understanding of security, compliance, and high-availability systems Other Requirements Pismo platform certification Experience with strangler-pattern implementations Knowledge of parallel-run, cutover, and migration strategies Exposure to real-time payments (FedNow / RTP) Maximum Salary (US): 172000 Minimum Salary (US): 117000 #body.unify div.unify-button-container .unify-apply-now: focus, #body.unify div.unify-button-container .unify-apply-#body.unify div.unify-button-container .unify-apply-now: focus, #body.unify div.unify-button-container .unify-apply-