Solutions Architect - Corporate Payments

Adecco; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global bank in the United Kingdom is seeking a Solutions Architect to join their architecture team. This role will focus on Corporate Payments and align technology strategy with business goals. Candidates should have experience in API design and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and TOGAF certification are preferred. The role is hybrid with 3 days onsite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Experience in Corporate Payments is essential.
• TOGAF 9 and Cloud Architect certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver solution architecture aligned with strategy.
• Shape high-level architecture and adapt to requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, vendors, and teams.

Skills

Corporate Payments expertise

API design

Microservices

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

DevOps

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

SDLC knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

TOGAF 9 certification

Cloud Architect certification

Job description

Overview

Solutions Architect - Corporate Payments. My client a leading global bank is looking for a Solutions Architect to join their global architecture team supporting Corporate Payments, Accounting Services, Liquidity Management and Commercial Card domains. This role focuses on aligning technology strategy with business goals, managing architectural risks, and ensuring compliance with enterprise standards.

Location

The role can be Chester or Bromley based (3 days onsite).

Key Responsibilities

• Define and deliver solution architecture aligned with business and technology strategy
• Shape high-level architecture and adapt to evolving requirements
• Collaborate with stakeholders, vendors, and development teams
• Ensure non-functional requirements are met (e.g. security, scalability, performance)
• Support agile delivery and architectural runway planning
• Lead design reviews and resolve technical impediments

Required Skills

• Deep domain expertise in Corporate Payments (essential) and related financial services
• Strong experience in API design, microservices, and integration platforms
• Hands-on with Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes
• Proven ability to work across SDLC models (Waterfall/Agile)
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Broad IT knowledge: financial software, middleware, databases
• Ability to translate complex concepts for varied audiences

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science or related field
• TOGAF 9 certification (preferred)
• Cloud Architect certification (AWS, Azure, or GCP preferred)

If this sounds like the right fit for you, please apply with your updated CV