Solution Architect

ZipRecruiter; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial service provider is seeking a Solution Architect (Payments) to drive the success of payment-focused projects. This hybrid role involves designing functional architectures, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with cross-domain teams. The position offers a competitive salary of £90,000 – £127,000 plus benefits, including a car allowance.

Benefits

Car Allowance

30 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

High pension contribution up to 12.5%

Life Insurance

Private Medical

Opportunity to work for a global banking group

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in payment processing systems including gateways and standards.
• Experience in designing multi-cloud architectures across diverse platforms.
• Proficiency with scalability and performance in payment solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver functional architectures for payment projects.
• Review and refine technical designs to ensure compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to promote best practices.

Skills

Payment processing systems

APIs

Microservices architecture

Multi-cloud architectures

Job description

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a global financial services provider, for the role of Solution Architect (Payments). It’s an exciting new opportunity to work for a recognised leader that have been in operation for over 100 years and now have over 14 million active customers and currently going through an exciting transformation phase!

ROLE OVERVIEW

Location: Hybrid – 3 locations available: Milton Keynes, Glasgow, or Bradford

Package: £90,000 – £127,000 + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits

Industry: Financial Services

What you’ll be doing:

• Design and deliver functional architectures for payment-focused projects, ensuring seamless system integration and compliance with architectural standards
• Review and refine technical designs from engineering teams to ensure alignment with architectural principles and best practices
• Ensure solutions meet strategic business goals and comply with relevant industry regulations and standards
• Collaborate with cross-domain engineering and architecture teams to promote best practices, reusable patterns, and innovative solutions

Main Skills/ Requirements:

• Deep expertise in payment processing systems, including gateways, MT SWIFT messaging, and ISO 20022 standards
• Demonstrated ability to define and document architectures that align technical solutions with strategic business objectives
• Hands-on experience designing and implementing multi-cloud architectures across diverse platforms
• Strong proficiency in APIs and microservices architecture, with a focus on scalability and performance
• Knowledge of international payment systems and cross-border transaction frameworks is a plus

How you’ll be rewarded:

• Car Allowance
• 30 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• High pension contribution up to 12.5%
• Life Insurance
• Private Medical
• Opportunity to work for a global banking group

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Solution Architect (Payments) to join a leading company, that are driven towards success!

For further information on this Solution Architect (Payments) position, apply below!

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