Web Application Architect

At Clari5, we protect 1 billion banking customers across 15 countries in real-time. Our mission? To help the world’s top financial institutions stay ahead of financial crime using high-performance, scalable, and secure platforms.
As a Web Application Architect, you’ll be the force behind the secure infrastructure that powers this mission. This is not just another systems role — this is your opportunity to architect, secure, and optimize the backbone of real-time fraud prevention.

What You’ll Own:

Architecture & Infrastructure

• Design and implement robust, scalable, and high-availability architectures using Apache HTTP Server and Apache Tomcat
• Fine-tune web environments for performance, reliability, and scalability
• Set best practices for server hardening, load balancing, and optimization specific to Apache and Tomcat

Security & Compliance

• Manage SSL/TLS certificates, encryption protocols, and secure transmission standards
• Define and enforce secure coding practices in Java-based environments
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, threat modeling, and compliance reviews (OWASP, PCI-DSS, GDPR)
• Build architectures with security-first thinking from design to deployment

Collaboration & Support

• Partner with development, operations, network, and compliance teams to embed security into every layer of the SDLC
• Lead from the front with technical guidance and mentorship on Apache, Tomcat, and security
• Create clear documentation and deliver training on best practices and incident response procedures

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Stay current with the latest in web infrastructure, Java frameworks, and security innovations
• Evaluate and integrate tools to continuously enhance performance and defense
• Drive forward-looking initiatives to elevate our infrastructure’s security posture

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, IT, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in web infrastructure, system architecture, and application security
• Deep hands-on expertise with Apache HTTP Server and Apache Tomcat — from deployment to fine-tuning
• Proficient in Java, with a strong grasp of modern Java frameworks
• Strong knowledge of SSL/TLS, HTTP/S protocols, digital certificate management
• Experience with secure coding, OWASP Top Ten, vulnerability scanning, and threat mitigation
• Excellent communicator with the ability to bridge the technical and the practical

What Will Set You Apart:

• Industry-recognized certifications like CISSP, CEH, CSSLP, or OSCP
• Hands-on experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Exposure to DevOps practices and securing CI/CD pipelines in enterprise environments
• A passion for building secure, high-performance systems that serve a critical global mission

Why Clari5?

• Power the infrastructure that protects 1 billion accounts daily
• Build for real-time, high-performance fraud prevention systems
• Be part of a mission-led team that’s transforming how global banks think about risk

See your work have real-world impact — every day