TW Group, Inc.
Lead Software Architect HighTransaction Systems
TW Group, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
About the Role
We’re seeking a
Lead Software Architect
with deep expertise in
backend development
and building scalable, high-performance systems. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in fast-paced, high-scale environments—where milliseconds matter—and can architect solutions capable of handling
thousands of transactions per second
with reliability and speed. Key Responsibilities Architect and lead the design of scalable, high-availability microservices for payment and transaction systems. Collaborate with engineering leads and DevOps teams to implement containerized solutions using
Kubernetes . Ensure robust performance in high-transaction environments, optimizing systems for speed and fault tolerance. Drive full-stack architectural decisions, balancing backend performance with seamless user experiences. Mentor development teams and enforce software engineering best practices. Partner with stakeholders across security, product, and infrastructure to align system architecture with business goals. Technical Requirements 8+ years of
backend development
experience with deep expertise in
Java
(Spring Boot, JDK 11+). Proven track record of architecting and scaling systems in
high-throughput environments
(e.g., payment gateways, fintech, eCommerce). Strong experience with
Kubernetes , containerization, and cloud-native deployments (GCP, AWS, or Azure). Solid understanding of
microservice architectures , service mesh, and event-driven systems. Familiarity with
full-stack development —experience with modern front-end frameworks a plus. Expertise in
scaling distributed systems , managing load balancing, caching, and redundancy. Nice to Have Experience with
PCI compliance
or secure payment systems. Knowledge of
real-time monitoring and observability
tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK). Prior work in
scale-up
or startup environments. Why Join Us Build mission-critical systems used by millions. Lead architectural decisions at a company scaling fast. Work with a passionate, collaborative, high-caliber engineering team. Onsite/Hybrid/Remote Bonus based upon performance
Compensation: $200,000 per year
Lead Software Architect
with deep expertise in
backend development
and building scalable, high-performance systems. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in fast-paced, high-scale environments—where milliseconds matter—and can architect solutions capable of handling
thousands of transactions per second
with reliability and speed. Key Responsibilities Architect and lead the design of scalable, high-availability microservices for payment and transaction systems. Collaborate with engineering leads and DevOps teams to implement containerized solutions using
Kubernetes . Ensure robust performance in high-transaction environments, optimizing systems for speed and fault tolerance. Drive full-stack architectural decisions, balancing backend performance with seamless user experiences. Mentor development teams and enforce software engineering best practices. Partner with stakeholders across security, product, and infrastructure to align system architecture with business goals. Technical Requirements 8+ years of
backend development
experience with deep expertise in
Java
(Spring Boot, JDK 11+). Proven track record of architecting and scaling systems in
high-throughput environments
(e.g., payment gateways, fintech, eCommerce). Strong experience with
Kubernetes , containerization, and cloud-native deployments (GCP, AWS, or Azure). Solid understanding of
microservice architectures , service mesh, and event-driven systems. Familiarity with
full-stack development —experience with modern front-end frameworks a plus. Expertise in
scaling distributed systems , managing load balancing, caching, and redundancy. Nice to Have Experience with
PCI compliance
or secure payment systems. Knowledge of
real-time monitoring and observability
tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK). Prior work in
scale-up
or startup environments. Why Join Us Build mission-critical systems used by millions. Lead architectural decisions at a company scaling fast. Work with a passionate, collaborative, high-caliber engineering team. Onsite/Hybrid/Remote Bonus based upon performance
Compensation: $200,000 per year