Technical Architect (Payments)

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Solution Architect / Technical Architect to lead a large‑scale payments transformation programme for a global financial institution. The role requires a hands‑on architect with strong experience in payments, system integration, and modern architecture patterns to design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient payment solutions.

Key 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 performance, scalability, security, resilience, and disaster‑recovery requirements.
• Present architecture solutions to senior stakeholders and governance forums.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in solution, technical, or enterprise architecture.
• Strong background in payments transformation, modernization, or migration programmes.
• Experience designing mission‑critical systems within banking or financial services.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Required skills

• APIs
• Microservices
• Event‑driven architecture
• Cloud platforms
• SWIFT and ISO 20022
• Enterprise integration patterns