Product Architect

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in the UK is seeking a skilled Product Architect to join their innovative team. This role involves collaborating closely with Product Managers and Engineering to define impactful technical solutions in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for solving real-world challenges.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Excellent benefits

Empowered environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Product Architecture, Software Engineering, or similar roles.
• Solid background in application development and systems design.
• Proven ability to resolve ambiguity and drive clarity.

Responsibilities

• Define technical solutions balancing business value and UX.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Product on projects.
• Drive launch planning across stakeholders.

Skills

Problem-solving

System design

Communication

Collaboration

Job description

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We're hiring on behalf of an innovative payments technology company that’s building the next generation of merchant-first platforms. If you're a technically strong architect who thrives at the intersection of product and engineering — and you’re passionate about delivering real value with clarity and speed — this role could be for you.

The Role

As a Product Architect, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a high-growth payment ecosystem. Working closely with Product Managers, Engineering, and Architecture teams, you’ll define and drive technical solutions that solve real-world merchant challenges. This is a high-impact role that combines problem-solving, system design, and cross-functional leadership.

What You’ll Do

• Define and document technical solutions that balance business value, architecture, security, and UX
• Collaborate with Engineering and Product to package requirements into deliverable projects
• Break down complex systems into scalable, testable MVPs and MVFs
• Support engineering execution and ensure technical, functional, and business alignment
• Drive launch planning and rollout coordination across technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Contribute to roadmap and strategic direction through hands-on solution design and communication

What You Bring

• 5+ years in Product Architecture, Software Engineering, or similar roles
• Solid background in application development and systems design
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments
• Proven ability to resolve ambiguity, validate solutions, and drive clarity
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence both technical and business stakeholders
• A pragmatic and creative mindset with a bias for action and outcome
• Comfortable engaging at all levels — from technical teams to senior leadership

Why Join

• Play a key role in a business-critical function at a fast-growing fintech
• Work in a flat, empowered environment where ideas move quickly and impact is tangible
• Be part of a team obsessed with solving real-world problems with smart, scalable solutions
• Remote-first role (UK-based) with competitive compensation and excellent benefits

If you would like to have a confidential conversation and find out more about this opportunity, then get in touch