Solution Architect (Cards)

N Consulting Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm in the UK is looking for an experienced Solution Architect to join their team. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of experience, particularly in Cards related technologies and Open Banking. You will work in a hybrid model, managing stakeholder relationships and architecting innovative solutions in the Banking sector. This is a 6-month contract role based in Northampton.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in solution architecture.
• Expert in Cards related technologies and Open Banking.
• Ability to present complex ideas and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse set of stakeholders and deliver solutions.
• Architect solutions across Cards related technologies.
• Work in a highly regulated financial environment.

Skills

Architecting solutions

Stakeholder management

Financial services knowledge

Cloud technologies

API design strategies

Data architecture

ITIL principles understanding

Education

AWS Solution Architect certification

TOGAF certification

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12.08.2025

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Possibility of remote work: Hybrid | 3 days in the office

Contract duration: 6 months

Location: Northampton

Industry: Banking

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JOB DETAILS

Role Title: Solution Architect (Cards)

Required Core Skills:

• Minimum years of experience: 8 – 10 years
• Expert in architecting solutions across Cards related technologies, Open Banking, Tokenization
• A proven track record of thriving in an unstructured, ambiguous environment; adept at varying own styles to influence the optimum outcome.
• Experience of directly managing a diverse set of stakeholders – technical, business and project - and influencing their conflicting objectives to deliver a pragmatic solution.
• Financial services business and applications knowledge.
• The ability to present complex technical ideas (both written and verbal), anticipate potential objections and persuade others to adopt the most appropriate view.
• Banking (retail) experience is preferred
• Experience of working in a highly regulated environment.
• Exposure to API design strategies both for internal and external customer usage
• Exposure to Cloud technologies. AWS Solution Architect certification – foundation level or higher
• Experience of working with service management teams or an understanding of ITIL principles.
• Application/Infrastructure/Enterprise Architect training and certification, e.g. TOGAF.
• Any experience with data architecture, data migration would be beneficial.