Solutions Architect in Leeds, West Yorkshire

Energy Jobline CVL; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to lead a transformation initiative focused on modernising payment systems in the UK. The successful candidate will craft architecture for a cloud-based platform and ensure integrations across various payment solutions. This 12-month contract includes competitive salary and offers a collaborative work culture with flexible (hybrid) arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pro-rated bonus

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Solutions Architect focused on UK payments.
• Hands-on knowledge of various UK payment systems.
• Experience in large-scale transformation or modernisation.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver end-to-end payments architecture.
• Collaborate with product teams to ensure scalable solutions.
• Influence the technical roadmap for UK payment rails.
• Ensure integration across multiple applications and data sources.

Skills

Solutions Architect experience

Knowledge of CHAPS, Bacs, Faster Payments

Experience in large-scale transformation

Technical understanding of cloud platforms

Tools

Azure

Job description

Solutions Architect - Payments (12-Month Contract)

We're looking for an experienced Solutions Architect to join a major transformation programme focused on modernising payments systems. This is a 12‑month fixed‑term contract offering the chance to shape the architecture of a cloud‑, SaaS‑based platform handling multiple UK payment types.

What you’ll be doing:

• Define and deliver end‑to‑end payments architecture across inbound and outbound flows.
• Work closely with Product Owners, Analysts, and Development teams to ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and resilient.
• Influence the technical roadmap for UK payment rails, including CHAPS, Bacs, Faster Payments, Direct Debits, and credit cards.
• Apply your expertise to modern cloud‑solutions, ensuring integration across multiple applications and data sources.

Essential skills & experience:

• Proven experience as a Solutions Architect with a focus on UK payments.
• Hands‑on knowledge of CHAPS, Bacs, Faster Payments, Direct Debits, and credit cards.
• Experience delivering solutions in large‑scale transformation or modernisation programmes.
• Strong technical understanding of architecture frameworks, scalable design patterns, and cloud platforms (ideally Azure).

Desirable skills:

• TOGAF certification or equivalent architectural framework experience.
• Familiarity with payment regulations such as PSD2 / PSD3.
• Experience with SaaS or cloud‑platforms.

Why this role is exciting:

• Be part of a major transformation programme with significant technical scope.
• Shape the next‑payments ecosystem from the ground up.
• Join a collaborative, proactive, and friendly team culture with flexible working arrangements (hybrid).
• Competitive salary with pro‑rated bonus and benefits.

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