Solutions Architect (Trust Retail)

Trust Payments; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Healthcare plans

Annual leave

Career development

Job summary

Trust Payments in Bournemouth, UK, is seeking a senior Solution Architect to join the Retail team. You will own technical designs for our SaaS platform, collaborating with product and development to drive architecture across software and infrastructure.

You will document decisions clearly, mentor development teams, ensure security and regulatory compliance, and participate in an on-call rota to provide 24/7 support when needed.

Qualifications

• Define and design end-to-end technical solutions aligned with business requirements and technical direction
• Collaborate with Business Analysts and Product Owners, bridging the gap between product and technical teams
• Create high-level and low-level architectural designs, diagrams, and documentation
• Propose appropriate technologies, frameworks, and platforms, selecting the best options in collaboration with the Technical Lead
• Ensure designed solutions are scalable, reliable, secure, and maintainable
• Serve as the technical authority throughout the development lifecycle across all teams
• Guide and mentor development teams on architectural decisions and best practices
• Conduct code and design reviews to ensure adherence to architecture standards
• Ensure solutions comply with security, regulatory, and compliance requirements
• Assist in evaluating and managing technical debt, identifying risks and proposing mitigation strategies
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, internally and with external client

Responsibilities

• Provide technical designs for retail SaaS platform
• Own architectural decisions across software design and infrastructure
• Document decisions for product and engineering teams
• Mentor dev teams on architecture and best practices
• Participate in on-call rotation for 24/7 support

Skills

Solution architecture

AWS

Security-focused design

SQL MySQL

Microservices

Agile

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computing or related

Tools

Maven

Gradle

SonarQube/SonarCloud

Job description

Company Description:

Trust Payments is an MFSA-regulated in Malta; and an FCA-regulated company in the UK. We provide a range of payments and commerce solutions, with market-leading technology and data insights.

We offer innovative payment methods and cutting-edge technologies, with a truly global presence. Our global offices cater to the most demanding business sectors, including retail, travel, hospitality, forex, and financial services.

Driving value for our clients and demonstrating genuine care for their success, is a core value of ours. We also believe in striving to build a better, more sustainable tomorrow and believe in conducting our business ethically, driving social and environmental change.

We have a passionate, collaborative, and diverse culture that recognizes that every employee contributes to our business success.

Find out more at www.trustpayments.com.

Trust Payments have an exciting opportunity for a Solution Architect to join our Trust Retail team.

Location:

Hybrid - Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Salary:

Competitive + Benefits

***During your 3 months period, you'll be based in the office full-time, after 3 months, you'll have the opportunity to move to a hybrid working pattern.

Please note that due to the nature of this role, all shortlisted candidates will be required to attend an in-person interview at our Bournemouth office.

How will you make an impact in this role?

We are looking for a collaborative and experienced Solution Architect to join the Trust Payments Retail team. Working closely with our product and development teams, you will provide technical solution designs for our retail SaaS platform, owning technical decision-making across both software design and architecture/infrastructure.

You will ensure design decisions are well documented and clearly understood across product and engineering, acting as a trusted technical voice throughout the development lifecycle.

This role includes participation in an on-call Rota, providing 24/7 support coverage for a one-week period approximately every 5 to 6 weeks (subject to Rota size at any given time).

• On-call allowance: A fixed additional payment is provided for each on-call week, compensating for your availability during that period


• Time Off in Lieu (TOIL): Where work is carried out significantly outside of standard working hours, TOIL will be accrued accordingly

We are committed to ensuring that out-of hours responsibilities are shared fairly and that colleagues are appropriately recognized for their time and commitment.

What We Expect of You, Day To Day:

Qualifications

Required

• Define and design end-to-end technical solutions aligned with business requirements and technical direction


• Collaborate with Business Analysts and Product Owners, bridging the gap between product and technical teams


• Create high-level and low-level architectural designs, diagrams, and documentation


• Propose appropriate technologies, frameworks, and platforms, selecting the best options in collaboration with the Technical Lead


• Ensure designed solutions are scalable, reliable, secure, and maintainable


• Serve as the technical authority throughout the development lifecycle across all teams


• Guide and mentor development teams on architectural decisions and best practices


• Conduct code and design reviews to ensure adherence to architecture standards


• Ensure solutions comply with security, regulatory, and compliance requirements


• Assist in evaluating and managing technical debt, identifying risks and proposing mitigation strategies


• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, internally and with external client

Required

• 7+ years' experience as a senior developer, solution architect, or similar technical leadership role


• Thorough knowledge of software architecture, development practices, and object-oriented design


• Solid understanding of AWS cloud services


• Solid working experience of software design with security in mind


• Good working knowledge of databases and SQL, particularly MySQL


• Solid working experience of microservice-based architectures


• Understanding of Agile methodology and processes

Desirable

• Bachelor's degree in computing, mathematics, science, or a related field


• Experience with Maven and Gradle build tools


• Experience using static code analysis tools such as SonarQube or SonarCloud

Who You Are

• Self-motivated and proactive, with a professional and positive approach


• Comfortable working independently whilst mentoring and collaborating with team members


• Analytical and detail-oriented, with a thorough approach to working through complex problems


• Organised and able to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment


• A clear and confident communicator, able to engage effectively at all levels

We offer comprehensive benefits to support our team members and their families' well-being.

Our robust benefits package includes (subject to local office benefits policy):

• Be part of a dynamic, market-leading Fintech experiencing rapid growth


• Flexible work arrangements tailored to role requirements and business needs


• Comprehensive wellness initiatives, including mental health resources supported by internally qualified mental health first aiders


• Extensive leave provisions, encompassing annual, volunteering, and birthday allowances


• Progressive family-oriented policies and benefits, including Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave


• Robust compensation package, including pension scheme, healthcare plans, and life assurance


• Regular corporate events fostering team cohesion and company culture


• Diverse company culture and global working environment


• Continuous professional development and career advancement opportunities

Offer of employment with Trust Payment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

Get a glimpse into the exciting world of Trust Payments through:

• Our Careers Page


• Our LinkedIn Life Pages

Next Steps:

Ready to revolutionize fintech? If you're excited about this opportunity, we'd love to hear from you!

Our Talent Acquisition Team will review your application promptly. We'll contact successful candidates via email and phone to discuss the next steps, including our inclusive interview process.

Additional Information:

Trust Payments is an Equal Opportunities Employer

We are a growing business with an aspiration to create a truly inclusive working environment, where each employee can reach their full potential. We celebrate the differences that exist within our teams. We encourage our people to bring their own opinions and thoughts to work, to be authentic and help us to innovate. We do this by embracing people as individuals, and appreciating that what works for one person, doesn’t work for everyone. We are committed to equal employment opportunity for all, regardless of race, heritage, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other protected characteristic.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to enable you to apply for a role with us or wish to provide feedback about the accessibility of this website, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team.

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