Senior Payments Solutions Architect – APIs & Core Systems

CAPGEMINI SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini Singapore Pte. Ltd. seeks a Senior Solution Architect / Technical Architect to lead a large-scale payments transformation for a global financial institution. The role combines hands-on architectural leadership with delivery guidance for payment solutions.

You will define architectures for orchestration and integration, design APIs and microservices, and ensure performance, security, and resilience while aligning with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in Solution, Technical, or Enterprise Architecture.
• Background in payments transformation, modernization, or migration programmes.
• Expertise in integration architecture, APIs, microservices, cloud platforms, and distributed systems.
• Experience designing mission-critical systems within banking or financial services.
• Knowledge of payment ecosystems, SWIFT, ISO 20022, and payment processing platforms.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience with AML, sanctions screening, and payment regulatory requirements
• TOGAF, BIAN, or cloud architecture certifications.
• Experience leading large-scale transformation programmes in financial institutions.

Responsibilities

• Define solution architecture for payment orchestration and integration platforms.
• Design APIs, microservices, event-driven solutions, and enterprise integration patterns.
• Lead integration with core banking systems, SWIFT/ISO 20022, clearing and settlement platforms, and external payment networks.
• Develop proof-of-concepts and provide hands-on technical guidance to delivery teams.
• Ensure solutions meet requirements for performance, scalability, security, resilience, and disaster recovery.
• Present architecture solutions to senior stakeholders and governance forums.

Job description

Capgemini Singapore Pte. Ltd. seeks a Senior Solution Architect / Technical Architect to lead a large-scale payments transformation for a global financial institution. The role combines hands-on architectural leadership with delivery guidance for payment solutions.

You will define architectures for orchestration and integration, design APIs and microservices, and ensure performance, security, and resilience while aligning with regulatory requirements.