Solution Architect - Knutsford

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

Job summary

A global leader in business and technology transformation is seeking a Payments Solution Architect in London to design and integrate efficient payment systems. The role requires a deep understanding of payment transaction types, proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and familiarity with cloud platforms. You will engage with stakeholders to create technical designs ensuring compliance with industry regulations and best practices.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of payment transaction types, including authorization and acquiring processes.
• Proficiency in Java and Spring Boot along with cloud platforms like AWS and GCP.
• Strong understanding of OOAD, UML, and architectural patterns.

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders to translate business objectives into technical designs.
• Develop and maintain architectural structure of payment systems.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and security measures.

Skills

Payment transaction types

Java

Spring Boot

Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD)

Excellent communication skills

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Docker

UML

Job description

Overview

Shape the Future with Capgemini

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Job Title: Payments Solution Architect

Capemini is seeking a highly skilled Payments Solution Architect to design, build, and integrate secure, efficient payment systems. You will analyze business needs, define technical solutions, and ensure compliance with industry regulations. This role involves creating architectural blueprints, collaborating with cross-functional teams, recommending technology stacks, and delivering solutions that meet client requirements for payment processing, tokenization, and transaction authorization.

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders to understand business objectives and translate them into comprehensive technical designs for payment systems.
• Develop and maintain the overall architectural structure of payment systems, including data models, APIs, and distributed systems.
• Oversee integration of payment platforms and gateways with client systems and third-party services.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams, ensuring adherence to best practices and architectural standards.
• Ensure all payment solutions comply with industry regulations (e.g., PCI DSS) and implement robust security measures.
• Research and recommend emerging technologies to build scalable, future-proof payment solutions.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of payment transaction types, authorization, acquiring processes, card-present and card-not-present payments, and tokenization.
• Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, microservices, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD), UML, and modern architectural patterns.
• Experience with logical data modeling, building common data models, and using data modeling tools.
• Ability to translate business requirements into effective technical strategies and solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to interact with stakeholders, technical teams, and clients.

Common Technologies & Tools

• Cloud Platforms: AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Azure
• Programming & Frameworks: Java, Spring Boot
• Containerization: Docker
• Modeling Tools: UML
• Payment Technologies: APIs, Payment Gateways, POS systems

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