Solution Architect

Bottomline; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global payments company seeks a Solution Architect to contribute to innovative projects while working remotely in the UK. The role requires 4-5 years of experience in payments solution design and requires expertise in both business and technical skills. Key responsibilities include developing architectural designs, optimizing performance, and building customer relationships. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities and technical writing skills, with a preference for experience in financial technologies.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience as a Solution Architect or in payments solutions.
• Strong technical writing skills for diverse audiences.
• Experience with conflict resolution and team dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and create architectural design documents.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Optimize solutions for performance, scalability, and security.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies.

Skills

Business Process

VMware

Cloud

HTML5

Windows

Project management

AWS

Infrastructure

Web Services

JQuery

Java

Computer Engineering

Solutions design

Technical Solutions

Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

JIRA

Job description

Why Choose Bottomline

Are you ready to transform the way businesses pay and get paid Bottomline is a global leader in business payments and cash management with over 35 years of experience and moving more than $16 trillion in payments annually. Were looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help drive impactful results for our customers. If youre dedicated to delighting customers and promoting growth and innovation - we want you on our team!

The Role

We are looking for a Solution Architect (SA) to innovate win and grow with us remotely if living and based in the UK. This position is remote and the ability and experience working on UK GMT or Edinburgh time zones is required.

Candidates for this position must be authorized to work in the United Kingdom on a full-time / permanent basis for any employer without restriction.

Visa Sponsorships or Transfers will not be provided for this position.

The Solution Architect (SA) is a key member of the project and services team who will work with Bottomlines Financial Messaging customers to design and implement robust scalable and secure solutions that meet the business requirements of our clients. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders internal and external which requires a combination of business and technical skills.

How you'll contribute :

• The SA will learn and apply product knowledge to develop and create comprehensive architectural design documents that align with the business objectives and technical requirements.
• Risk Management Proactively identify potential risks and issues in solution designs and develop mitigation strategies
• Performance Optimization - Ensure solutions are optimized for performance scalability and security
• Technology Evaluation - Stay up to date with emerging technologies and trends and evaluate their potential impact on current and future projects
• Expands knowledge - Translates creative ideas into plans or projects for the business; demonstrates a commitment to learn and develop self and others; takes accountability to ensure knowledge is retained and shared to advance organization capability and gain business advantage
• Builds and reinforces customer relationships - Strengthens relationships by taking every opportunity to listen and respond to customers and adapt solutions to meet their needs; demonstrates and encourages customer focus in all relationships and activities

If you have the attributes skills and experience listed below we want to hear from you!

Required Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience or equivalent expertise as a Solution Architect payments solutions analysis technical program delivery or a related field is required.
• Financial industry or payments experience preferred
• Conflict resolution experience - dealing with team dynamics resolving conflicts and facilitating team discussions
• Advanced knowledge of data fluency including experience in handling large diverse data sets and generating insights to drive business objectives
• Knowledge of ISO 20022 FINPlus and SWIFT messaging with experience in developing and interpreting data models
• Knowledge of configuration for SWIFT channels e.g. SWIFTNet FINPlus Interact FileAct FIN (Not Required)
• Demonstrated proficiency in payments technology platforms including hands-on experience with major clearing market infrastructures
• Strong technical writing skills with a proven track record of translating complex information into clear and concise documentation for diverse stakeholder audiences
• Must be a problem solver. Ability to research analyze and provide a solution to newly identified issues
• Team focused with strong collaboration and communication skills
• Emphasis on attention to detail and quality

Preferred qualifications capabilities and skills

• Knowledge of High Value Payments Systems Low Value Payments Systems and Real Time Payment rails e.g. CHAPS SEPA FPS BACS SIC IP (PLUS not Required)
• Skilled in JIRA tooling to create and manage backlog of development stories and analysis tasks
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Engineering or a related field is preferred
• French language skills or knowledge is a PLUS (Not Required)

We welcome talent at all career stages and are dedicated to understanding and supporting additional needs. Were proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and open environment for everyone.

Key Skills

• Business Process
• VMware
• Cloud
• HTML5
• Windows
• Project management
• AWS
• Infrastructure
• Web Services
• JQuery
• Java
• Computer Engineering
• Solutions design
• Technical Solutions
• Analytics

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1