For over two decades, we have been harnessing technology to drive meaningful change. By combining world-class engineering, industry expertise and a people-centric mindset, we consult and partner with leading brands from various industries to create dynamic platforms and intelligent digital experiences that drive innovation and transform businesses. From prototype to real-world impact - be part of a global shift by doing work that matters. Endava is on an AI Native journey. As one of OpenAIs global partners we are committed to exploring (and helping our clients explore) the benefits AI can bring to productivity, effectiveness and accuracy. Our goal is to seize the AI-catalyzed growth moment to navigate this changing landscape and ensure ourselves and our clients thrive. Job DescriptionWe're looking for a Payments Solution Architect to join our growing team in London. This is a senior architectural leadership role focused on shaping and delivering enterprise-scale payment platforms across card processing, gateway services, settlement, reconciliation and financial management capabilities.You will combine deep payments domain expertise with strong solution architecture skills, helping clients modernise and transform critical payment ecosystems built on Java/Kotlin, cloud-native and event-driven architectures.You will engage across the full lifecycle, from discovery and architectural shaping through to delivery oversight, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, commercially viable and aligned to long-term platform strategy.The role supports payment transformation initiatives across one or more of the following value streams:Billing, Settlement & ReconciliationPayment ProcessingWhat you'll be doingDesign and review scalable, resilient payment architectures capable of supporting high transaction volumes and demanding availability requirements.Translate architectural decisions into clear executive narratives, articulating trade-offs, risks and investment implications.Provide architecture oversight throughout delivery, ensuring implementation remains aligned to agreed architectural principles and standards.QualificationsEssentialProven experience as a Solution Architect, Lead Architect or Senior Technical Architect within large-scale enterprise environments.Billing, Settlement & ReconciliationPayment ProcessingExperience designing solutions built on Java and/or Kotlin technology stacks.Experience designing and governing cloud-native solutions on AWS.Experience working within PCI DSS and regulated financial environments.PreferredBilling, Settlement & ReconciliationSettlement processing and financial reconciliation.Merchant funding and billing platforms.Financial controls, reporting and auditability.Visa and Mastercard settlement processes.Fraud decisioning and risk services.Experience with Visa, Mastercard or other payment network integrations.Experience supporting payment platform modernisation and transformation programmes.Familiarity with AI-driven optimisation, fraud modelling or AIOps capabilities.Additional InformationDiscover some of the global benefits that empower our people to become the best version of themselves:Finance: Competitive salary package, share plan, company performance bonuses, value-based recognition awards, referral bonus; Career Development: Career coaching, global career opportunities, non-linear career paths, internal development programmes for management and technical leadership;Learning Opportunities: Complex projects, rotations, internal tech communities, training, certifications, coaching, online learning platforms subscriptions, pass-it-on sessions, workshops, conferences;Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work and flexible working hours, employee assistance programme;Health: Global internal wellbeing programme, access to wellbeing apps;Community: Global internal tech communities, hobby clubs and interest groups, inclusion and diversity programmes, events and celebrations.We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives—because we know that inclusive teams help us deliver smarter, more innovative solutions for our customers. Mid-Senior LevelIndustry: Information Technology And Services
Solutions Architect (Spanish-speaking) in London employer: Endava
Endava is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Greater London that prioritises employee well-being and community engagement. With a strong focus on career development and hybrid working options, employees are empowered to thrive both personally and professionally while contributing to meaningful projects in the Media and Advertising sector.
