Technical Specialist - Java, Node.js, Microservices, AWS
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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)
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Minimum Salary (US): 
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Information at a Glance

Why HCLTech?

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 227,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending March 2026 totaled $14.7 billion. 

 

Compensation and Benefits

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.