SOLUTION ARCHITECT

Capgemini; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in digital transformation is seeking a Solutions Architect specializing in the Cards & Payments domain. This hybrid role will involve designing innovative payment solutions and overseeing integrations with various systems, ensuring agile workflows and customer satisfaction. Candidates should possess strong domain expertise, adequate experience in API specifications, and a progressive mindset for technology adoption.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible benefits tailored to individual needs

Career progression within a global leader

Qualifications

• Prior experience in the Cards and Payments domain.
• Understanding of Card Issuing & Acquiring operations.
• Knowledge of ISO8583, MT, and MX messages.

Responsibilities

• Manage conversations effectively with stakeholders.
• Define API specifications for REST or Web Services.
• Develop proofs of concept for Payments & Cards systems.

Skills

Understanding of payment processes

Knowledge of Payments

Domain expertise in cards issuance

API & Interface governance

Job description

Role Overview:

Job Title: Solutions Architect - Cards & Payments Domain

Location: London

Travel/Relocation/Remote: Hybrid

Good to have skills: TOGAF and the TOGAF Architecture Development Method (ADM), which provide guidelines and best practices for architects. The ADM is driven by requirements management, central to the process. The solution architect should have domain expertise and experience in designing solutions involving various payments, core, and card systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prior experience in the Cards and Payments domain, including cards issuance and authorization journeys.
• Manage challenging conversations effectively.
• Customer service experience.
• Understanding of payment processes.

Expectations:

• Knowledge of Payments, Card Issuing & Acquiring message and transaction flows, with experience integrating in-house applications with third-party Fintechs.
• Understanding of Card Issuing & Acquiring operations, gateways, ATMs, and Switch.
• Knowledge of ISO8583, MT, and MX messages.
• Experience defining API specifications for REST or Web Services.
• Understanding API & Interface governance, design standards, and principles.
• Ability to transform user journeys using latest technologies.
• Knowledge of Cloud deployments.
• Experience evaluating technology partners and defining KPIs.
• Managing solution lifecycle, technology watch, and developing proofs of concept for Payments & Cards systems.

About Capgemini:

Capgemini is a global leader in business transformation through technology, with over 360,000 employees worldwide. We focus on strategy, design, operations, cloud, data, AI, connectivity, digital engineering, and platforms.

What We Offer:

Professional development, career progression, an entrepreneurial environment, and flexible benefits tailored to individual needs.

Why We're Different:

We help organizations become more agile and successful through innovative technical solutions and a collaborative culture.

Inclusion:

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and work-life balance through flexible policies.