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TW Group, Inc.

Lead Software Architect HighTransaction Systems

TW Group, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383

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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