Solution/Delivery Architect - Sheffield

Capgemini; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology consulting firm in Sheffield is seeking a highly experienced Cards Solution Architect to lead scalable and secure technology solutions in the cards domain. You will bridge business and technology, collaborating with IT teams and guiding solution architecture for card programs. Ideal candidates have over 10 years of experience in software engineering, specializing in cards architecture, with strong skills in API and microservices architecture. This position offers a dynamic environment focused on innovation and collaboration.

Benefits

Supportive, inclusive culture

Opportunities for growth

Collaborative team projects

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software engineering focused on cards architecture.
• Proven experience in API & microservices architecture.
• Strong business analysis skills with project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Review and refine business requirements with BAs.
• Lead technical design for cards workstreams.
• Provide technical leadership to development teams.

Skills

Cards architecture

API & microservices architecture

DevOps

Software architecture

Business analysis

Stakeholder management

Job description

Overview

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 Cards Solution Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable, resilient, and secure technology solutions across the cards domain. This role requires deep expertise in VisionPLUS, HPS, and API architecture, along with strong business analysis and cross-functional leadership capabilities.

You will act as a bridge between business and technology, owning the end-to-end solution architecture for cards programmes, and collaborating with teams across infrastructure, data, digital, risk, and security.

Responsibilities

• Review and refine business requirements in collaboration with BAs, ensuring clarity and scope alignment.
• Lead technical design and solution proposals for cards workstreams, including issuing, authorization, and settlement.
• Align cards solutions with enterprise architecture frameworks and collaborate with domain architects and SMEs.
• Own the cards solution architecture and act as a central point of coordination across IT teams.
• Develop solution artefacts including sequence diagrams, interface trackers, and compliance documentation.
• Participate in business discussions to clarify requirements and communicate technical solutions.
• Resolve cross-functional conflicts and bridge gaps between IT teams.
• Provide technical leadership to development teams, ensuring high-quality delivery and adoption of best practices.
• Identify dependencies, risks, and mitigation strategies across propositions and platforms.
• Produce and review solution proposals and engineering designs to ensure alignment with bank strategies.
• Drive agile delivery and domain-driven design practices across engineering teams.
• Define and document As-Is and Target Architectures, integrated applications, and strategic roadmaps.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years in software engineering with a strong focus on cards architecture and product SME experience (VisionPLUS and/or HPS).
• Proven experience in API & microservices architecture, DevOps, and cloud-native environments.
• Strong business analysis skills and experience in project and product management.
• Deep understanding of industry standards in card processing, including issuing, authorization, and settlement.
• Experience in defining and delivering strategic architecture roadmaps aligned to business goals.
• Knowledge of planning and organizing best practices, with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, domain-driven design, and integration strategies.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to influence and negotiate across diverse teams.

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and resource management aptitude
• Persuasive and collaborative communicator
• High initiative and adaptability in fast-paced environments
• Passionate about driving change and delivering sustainable solutions

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