Sr Solution Architect - MFS

Facade Today; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 3,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson seeks a Senior Solution Architect to lead end-to-end design and deployment of the Ericsson Wallet Platform (EWP) and related integrations. Translate business requirements into robust technical solutions and drive multi-vendor integrations in high-volume environments.

Join a forward-thinking fintech team that values customer engagement, architectural leadership, and innovative enhancements to expand Ericsson's MFS offerings globally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Engineering required; Master’s or equivalent preferred.
• 10–15 years’ fintech solution architecture with proven delivery of complex deployments.
• Hands-on expertise in HLD, LLD, and design documentation.
• Experience deploying solutions in public cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Own architecture, HLD and LLD for mobile wallet deployments and integrations.
• Ensure successful implementation of EWP and related nodes, per scope.
• Engage daily with customers to capture evolving requirements and translate to designs.
• Integrate EWP with multiple third-party systems (USSD, SMSC, PSP, Banks).
• Document solutions in complex, multi-vendor landscapes.
• Write and execute acceptance tests with customer sign-off.
• Provide architectural leadership in tech strategy discussions with clients.
• Contribute to business case modeling and proposal preparation.
• Mentor teams and build expertise in new tech areas.
• Suggest enhancements to expand Ericsson's MFS services and reach.

Skills

Fintech architecture

HLD/LLD design

Cloud deployments

C-level engagement

Leadership

Communication

Solution design

Multi-vendor integrations

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

UNIX/Linux

Oracle

MySQL

XML APIs

IP networking

Client-server architectures

Job description

Join our Team

About this opportunity:

Join our Mobile Financial Services (MFS) team within Ericsson’s Fintech unit and be at the forefront of transforming how people transact globally. We deliver innovation through platforms like the Ericsson Wallet Platform (EWP), empowering financial inclusion and digital transformation. In this role, you will be part of a high-energy, diverse, and forward-thinking team that is shaping the future of mobile payments.As a Solution Architect, you will lead the end-to-end design and deployment of the Ericsson Wallet Platform and related integrations. You will translate business requirements into robust technical solutions, ensuring seamless multi-vendor integration and exceptional performance in high-volume transaction environments. This role demands deep technical expertise, a strong grasp of fintech ecosystems, and outstanding customer engagement skills.

What You Will Do

• Own the architecture, high-level design (HLD), and low-level design (LLD) for mobile wallet deployments and integrations.
• Ensure successful implementation and delivery of EWP and associated nodes, as per agreed scope.
• Engage daily with customers to capture evolving requirements and translate them into solution designs.
• Integrate the EWP with multiple third-party systems (USSD, SMSC, Service Delivery Platform, Banks, etc.).
• Design and document solutions in complex, multi-vendor system landscapes.
• Write and execute acceptance tests, securing customer sign-off.
• Provide architectural leadership in technology strategy discussions with clients.
• Contribute to business case modeling and proposal preparation.
• Mentor teams and cultivate expertise in new technology areas.
• Propose innovative enhancements to expand Ericsson's MFS services and market reach.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s in Engineering (Master’s or equivalent experience preferred).
• 10-15 years’ experience in fintech solution architecture, with proven delivery of complex deployments.
• Hands-on expertise in HLD, LLD, and design documentation.
• Proven experience deploying solutions in public cloud environments.
• Strong skills in Kubernetes, Docker, UNIX/Linux, clustering, Oracle, MySQL, XML APIs, IP networking, and client-server architectures.
• Mobile Financial Services (MFS) and digital wallet architecture
• Mobile money ecosystems
• Payment transaction flows (P2P, merchant payments, airtime top-ups, cash-in/cash-out, bill payments)
• Experience with Ericsson monetization solutions (charging, billing) is a plus.
• Knowledge of CRM, digital front-end, omni-channel platforms, and enterprise architecture.
• Ability to engage with C-level stakeholders and influence technology decisions.
• Awareness of fintech trends and ability to translate them into new business opportunities.
• Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• High accountability, autonomy, and ability to lead in fast-paced, matrixed environments.
• Understanding of commercial models, contract management, and sales processes.