Senior Payments Architect: Cards, Core Banking & APIs

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd; Knutsford; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consultancy firm in the UK is seeking a Payments Solution Architect for a 9-month contract based in Knutsford. This role involves leading the design and architecture of payment solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring adherence to security and regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will have extensive knowledge in the cards and payments domain, experience with key reporting tools, and strong stakeholder management skills. This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive organization that values innovation.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Global operational support

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of the current account and core banking landscape.
• Experience with reporting platforms and project delivery best practices.
• Ability to influence strategy across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and technical architecture for payment systems.
• Produce design artifacts for privacy and risk management.
• Collaborate with project managers to align solutions with business needs.

Skills

Knowledge of cards and payments domain

Experience with reporting tools (Excel, PowerPoint, JIRA, Tableau, Confluence)

Strong stakeholder management and business acumen

Job description

A leading IT consultancy firm in the UK is seeking a Payments Solution Architect for a 9-month contract based in Knutsford. This role involves leading the design and architecture of payment solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring adherence to security and regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will have extensive knowledge in the cards and payments domain, experience with key reporting tools, and strong stakeholder management skills. This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive organization that values innovation.