Software Architect

Location: Athens, Attica, Greece

Department: New Ventures, Business Process & Applications

Workplace: hybrid

Description

We are QUALCO, the technology arm of Qualco Group, with over 25 years of experience in delivering innovative solutions to the financial sector. We serve clients in over 30 countries, helping banks and other financial institutions manage credit and loans effectively while ensuring full regulatory compliance. Our advanced software leverages analytics, artificial intelligence, and digital technologies to support every stage of the credit and lending lifecycle, remaining at the forefront of fintech innovation. 

We are seeking a mid-level Software Architect to support the design and evolution of enterprise-scale software solutions. This role requires a strong foundation in Java development combined with experience working in complex, multi-system environments. The architect will collaborate closely with engineering, product, business analysis and infrastructure teams to ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture standards and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and maintain enterprise application architecture aligned with organizational standards and best practices;
• Translate business and functional requirements into scalable, secure technical solutions;
• Contribute hands-on Java development for critical components and proof-of-concept implementations;
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure architectural consistency across applications;
• Define and document architecture patterns, integration standards, and design guidelines;
• Review system designs and code to ensure compliance with performance, security, and quality requirements;
• Support system integration across internal platforms and third-party systems;
• Participate in technology evaluations and architectural governance processes;
• Experience in working with and evolving legacy systems within large enterprise environments;
• Ability to clearly document and communicate architectural decisions using diagrams and written documentation;

• Ensuring that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements and supporting the continued implementation of the Group Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy. 

Requirements

• 3–6 years of professional Architect experience in enterprise environments or senior-level development experience;
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field;
• Strong experience with Java and enterprise Java frameworks (e.g., Spring, Spring Boot);
• Solid understanding of enterprise application architecture (layered architecture, microservices, or hybrid models);
• Experience building and consuming RESTful/SOAP APIs and integrating distributed systems;
• Experience with relational databases and SQL;
• Good knowledge of version control systems and enterprise SDLC practices;
• Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional and business stakeholders.
  
  Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with enterprise integration patterns, messaging systems, or event-driven architectures;
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) in an enterprise context;
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps collaboration;
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes);
• Understanding of security, compliance, and regulatory requirements in enterprise systems.

Benefits

Your Life @ Qualco Group

As a #Qmember, you will live out every day in a truly human-centred culture, based on mutual respect, trust, and cooperation. Your performance and commitment to our shared goals will be recognised, and there will be great opportunities to ensure your career growth.

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Your benefits

Join the #Qteam and enjoy:

💸 Competitive compensation, ticket restaurant card, and annual bonus programs

💻 Cutting-edge IT equipment, mobile, and data plan

🏢 Modern facilities, free coffee and beverages, and indoor parking

👨‍⚕ Private health insurance, onsite occupational doctor, and workplace counselor

🤸‍♂️ Onsite gym, wellness facilities, and ping pong room

💡 Career and talent development tools

🎓 Mentoring, coaching, personalized annual learning and development plan

🌱 Employee referral bonus, regular wellbeing, ESG, and volunteering activities

At QUALCO, we value diversity and inclusivity. Your race, gender identity and expression, age ethnicity or disability make no difference in Qualco. We want to attract, develop, promote, and retain the best people based only on their ability and behavior.

Application Note: All CVs and application materials should be submitted in English to be considered for this position.

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