Remote FinTech Solutions Architect

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Performance bonuses

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Professional development budget

Fully remote

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned FinTech Solutions Architect to join a fully remote team. Lead design and governance of scalable, secure architectures for next-gen financial platforms, translating business needs into robust technical solutions.

You will mentor engineers, drive cloud-native implementations across AWS/Azure/GCP, and define roadmaps while ensuring privacy, compliance, and security in financial services. This role offers high impact and global collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience in software development and architecture, with at least 4 years focused on FinTech or financial services technology.
• Proven experience designing and implementing microservices-based architectures, cloud-native applications, and API strategies.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their services.
• Strong understanding of programming languages (Java, Python, Go), databases (SQL/NoSQL), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with blockchain technology and its application in finance is a plus.
• Excellent understanding of security, data privacy regulations, and financial compliance.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with ability to influence stakeholders.
• Experience in agile development and remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end technical architectures for FinTech products and platforms.
• Evaluate technologies, frameworks, and cloud services to meet objectives.
• Collaborate with engineering to ensure architectures are implemented per best practices.
• Define technical roadmaps and identify opportunities for modernization.
• Ensure security, compliance, and scalability in designs.
• Translate business needs into technical specifications with product management.
• Provide leadership and guidance to development teams.
• Conduct PoCs for new technologies.
• Communicate decisions to diverse stakeholders, including executives.
• Contribute to architectural standards and governance.

Skills

Microservices

Cloud-native apps

API strategy

Java

Python

Go

CI/CD

Security

Data privacy

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Blockchain

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing FinTech innovator, is seeking a seasoned FinTech Solutions Architect to join their entirely remote team. This pivotal role involves designing and overseeing the implementation of scalable, secure, and cutting-edge technology solutions that power next-generation financial services. You will be responsible for translating business requirements into robust technical architectures, collaborating with engineering teams, product managers, and stakeholders to deliver transformative digital platforms. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced architect to shape the future of finance from any location.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and document end-to-end technical architectures for FinTech products and platforms, including core banking systems, payment gateways, and trading infrastructure.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies, frameworks, and cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP) to meet business objectives.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure architectural designs are effectively implemented and align with best practices.
• Define technical roadmaps and identify opportunities for innovation and modernization.
• Ensure architectural designs adhere to security, compliance (e.g., GDPR, PCI DSS), and scalability requirements.
• Work closely with product management to understand user needs and translate them into technical specifications.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams, mentoring junior architects and engineers.
• Conduct proof-of-concepts for new technologies and solutions.
• Communicate architectural decisions and technical strategies to diverse stakeholders, including executive leadership.
• Contribute to establishing and enforcing architectural standards and governance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience in software development and architecture, with at least 4 years specifically focused on FinTech or financial services technology.
• Proven experience designing and implementing microservices-based architectures, cloud-native applications, and API strategies.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their relevant services.
• Strong understanding of modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Go), databases (SQL, NoSQL), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with blockchain technology, distributed ledgers, and their application in finance is a plus.
• Excellent understanding of security principles, data privacy regulations, and compliance in the financial sector.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence technical and business stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical discussions and drive consensus.
• Experience working in agile development environments and in remote teams.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive salary, equity options, and performance bonuses. This position is fully remote , providing ultimate flexibility. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, generous paid time off, retirement savings plans, and a substantial budget for professional development, including conferences and training. You will be joining a dynamic and innovative company at the forefront of the Banking & Finance industry, with ample opportunities for career advancement.