Solution Architect (Cards & Payment)

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Direct message the job poster from iXceed Solutions Senior Recruiter | IT | Non-IT | Engineering | Hiring Globally About Us: Founded on the grounds of innovation, iXceed Solutions is an ISO-certified leader in Talent and Digital recruitment solutions, serving Fortune 100 companies globally. We have received numerous accolades including UK Enterprise Awards – HR Tech Startup of the Year – Europe 2022, UK IT Awards – Leading Talent & Digital Solutions of the Year 2022, Titan Awards – Entrepreneur of the Year 2023, Asia\’s fastest-growing HR tech companies in 2023, Iconic Brand of the Year in Staffing & Recruitment 2023, Top 4 Most Prominent Talent Solutions Firm in 2024, Hottest HR Tech Startup by Business World, and The Greatest Brands & Leaders Asia & GCC 2020-2021 by AsiaOne, among others. Website: www.ixceed-solutions.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ixceed-solutions Role: Solution Architect (Cards & Payment) Location: Northampton, UK (Hybrid 2-3 days onsite/week) Contract: Inside IR35 Rate: 445 GBP/Day Essential | Must-Have Skills and Experience: Expertise in architecting solutions across Cards-related technologies, Open Banking, Tokenization Proven ability to thrive in unstructured, ambiguous environments; adaptable in influencing outcomes Experience managing diverse stakeholders—technical, business, and project—and aligning conflicting objectives Knowledge of financial services business and applications Ability to present complex technical ideas clearly (written and verbal), anticipate objections, and persuade Preferred Skills and Experience: Banking (retail) experience preferred Experience working in highly regulated environments Exposure to API design strategies for internal and external use Cloud technologies experience; AWS Solution Architect certification (foundational or higher) Understanding of ITIL principles and working with service management teams Application, Infrastructure, or Enterprise Architect training/certification (e.g., TOGAF) Experience with data architecture and data migration beneficial Primary Responsibilities: Define and document technical solutions for Cards-related applications/products and middleware platforms Lead liaison with business clients to shape ideas into comprehensive requirements Support design and integration throughout the software development lifecycle Drive collaboration across design and build teams, ensuring adherence to design Maintain technical integrity and quality aligned with architecture strategy during delivery Seniority Level Mid-Senior level Employment Type Contract Job Function Finance Staffing and Recruiting #J-18808-Ljbffr