Java Solutions / Applications Architect - FX Payment

Vertus Partners; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international investment bank is seeking a Solutions/Applications Architect to join their FX Payments group. The successful candidate will lead architectural efforts in a key modernization strategy focused on FX payment platforms, requiring in-depth knowledge of FX products such as Spots, Forwards, and NDFs. Strong technical expertise, particularly in Java and modern frameworks, alongside excellent stakeholder skills, is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Proven Solutions / Applications Architecture background.
• Direct experience within an FX business unit.
• Strong understanding of FX products - Spots, Forwards, NDFs.
• TOGAF certification or equivalent framework knowledge.
• Technical expertise across Java, Microservices, REST, Cloud, DevOps, and TypeScript.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture efforts as part of a major modernisation strategy.
• Partner with business and technology stakeholders across the organisation.
• Contribute to the design of a distributed, scalable FX Payments platform.

Skills

Solutions / Applications Architecture background

Direct experience within an FX business unit

Understanding of FX products - Spots, Forwards, NDFs

TOGAF certification or equivalent knowledge

Technical expertise across Java

Technical expertise across Microservices

Technical expertise across REST

Technical expertise across Cloud

Technical expertise across DevOps

Technical expertise across TypeScript

Stakeholder management and communication skills

Job description

Java Solutions / Applications Architect - FX Payment

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We are currently recruiting for a Solutions / Applications Architect to join the FX Payments group at a leading international investment bank.

This role sits within a strategic transformation program aimed at modernising the global platform used for booking and processing FX payments and currency conversions, primarily across Spots, Forwards, and NDFs.

The ideal candidate will bring strong architectural expertise gained within an FX business environment, combined with hands-on technical knowledge and the ability to shape the future of trading applications.

Key Experience & Skills

• Proven Solutions / Applications Architecture background
• Direct experience within an FX business unit
• Strong understanding of FX products - Spots, Forwards, NDFs
• TOGAF certification or equivalent framework knowledge
• Technical expertise across Java, Microservices, REST, Cloud, DevOps, and TypeScript
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Role Highlights

• Lead architecture efforts as part of a major modernisation strategy
• Partner with both business and technology stakeholders across the organisation
• Contribute to the design of a distributed, scalable and critical FX Payments platform

This is a highly visible role with significant impact on the bank\'s trading and payments technology landscape.

If you are interested, please submit your CV immediately to be considered for this opportunity.

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