Solution Architect

Capgemini; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in technology transformation seeks an experienced Cards Solution Architect to design scalable and secure technology solutions for complex banking journeys. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in Cards and Payments, strong stakeholder management skills, and familiarity with cloud architecture. Join a collaborative team to drive innovation and comply with regulatory standards.

Benefits

Supportive and inclusive culture

Opportunities for innovation

Access to a global network of experts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Cards and Payments, including card issuance and authorization journeys.
• Strong understanding of current account and core banking systems.
• Excellent stakeholder management and strategic influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end solution architecture for various banking journeys.
• Collaborate with product owners and business analysts.
• Govern architectural standards and produce design artefacts.

Skills

Cards and Payments

Stakeholder management

Cloud architecture

APIs

DevOps

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

JIRA

Tableau

Confluence

Job description

Shape the Future with Capgemini

At Capgemini, we empower you to shape your career your way. Join a global community where collaboration, innovation, and purpose come together to reimagine what's possible. Be part of a team that helps the world's leading organizations unlock the power of technology to build a more sustainable and inclusive future.

Job Title: Cards Solution Architect

We are seeking a highly experienced Solution Architect with deep domain expertise in Cards and Payments to join our Core Banking Architecture team. This role is pivotal in designing scalable, resilient, and secure technology solutions for complex banking journeys, including loans, savings/current accounts, account switching, and payments.

You will lead architectural design across multiple platforms, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, and drive innovation while ensuring compliance with regulatory and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end solution architecture for:
  • Loans and savings/current account journeys
  • Account switching and payments
  • Operational platforms with a focus on scalability, resiliency, and security
• Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, and project managers to align technical solutions with business goals
• Govern architectural standards and produce design artefacts for privacy, records management, and risk
• Advise business and product teams on technical delivery and innovation strategies
• Evaluate and integrate vendor products, support systems strategy, and automate operational processes

Essential Expertise

• Proven experience in Cards and Payments, including card issuance and authorization journeys
• Strong understanding of current account and core banking systems
• Familiarity with payment schemes, cloud architecture, APIs, DevOps, and security paradigms
• Experience with tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, JIRA, Tableau, and Confluence
• Excellent stakeholder management and strategic influencing skills
• Ability to balance cloud adoption, automation, and compliance in solution design

Purpose of the Role

To drive consistent, innovative, and compliant technology solutions that support both strategic and operational goals across Barclays' current account and core banking functions.

What You'll Love About Working Here

• A supportive, inclusive culture that values your growth and well-being
• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge digital transformation projects
• A global network of experts and a collaborative, forward-thinking team

About Capgemini

Capgemini is a global leader in business and technology transformation. With 340,000 team members in over 50 countries, we help organizations accelerate their digital and sustainable transitions. Backed by over 55 years of experience, we deliver end-to-end solutions powered by AI, cloud, and data, and supported by deep industry expertise. In 2023, Capgemini reported global revenues of €22.5 billion.Get the future you want