Database Architect

We are looking to hire Data Architect role for one of our renowned IT client in Sheffield,UK. This is a contract role and hybrid work.

• Understand the Design and Requirements and develop and execute custom application features and functions
  
• Understand the BRD and break the requirements into MVP’s and stories
  
• Strong knowledge of more than 1 Card products
  
• Accountable for end-to-end solution design; strategically aligned, cost effective architecture solutions that adhere to platform architecture roadmaps and overall enterprise architecture strategy
  
• Working alongside a wide range of stakeholders, providing architecture direction and leadership to teams
  
• Create relationships with sponsors to define and support business strategy and technology roadmaps
  
• Able to manage risk; Effectively manage and escalate risks and issues
  
• Ensure relevant architecture governance and standards are met
  
• Mentor and support others
  
• Partner with external suppliers to define architecture patterns and integration approaches
  
• Stay up to date with technology trends and communicate to peers and stakeholders
  

To be successful in this role, you should meet the following requirements:

• 15+ experience in development and maintenance of complex banking applications such as credit card processing
  
• Significant background in financial services or related industry. Lending or Cards experience is considered a plus.
  
• Experience in delivering solutions over a number of years either as an architect or in roles other than architecture
  
• Proven ability to deliver in a matrixed organisation, including working collaboratively and resolving conflicts
  
• Able to work with ambiguous problems and create solutions through excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  
• Comfortable collaborating with a range of stakeholders to develop solutions, across both business and IT organisations
  
• Knowledge of, or certification in at least one cloud platform
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt communications appropriately to the audience
  
• Awareness of infrastructure, integration, data, messaging or security are also relevant technical skills.
  
• Ability to be pragmatic, flexible, have a sense of ownership, develop networks, and be culturally sensitive are also relevant personal attributes.
  
• Digital Banking Retail Experience (Cards or Loans preferable)
  
• Full stack solution design skills (Web, App, API, Orchestration, Mainframe (not essential)
  
• Cyber security mindset
  
• Resilient and High Availability design experience
  
• Cloud Certification
  

Requirements

One or more of the following Credit Card Issuing Platform Expertise

• TSYS Prime / FirstVision
  
• Prime / Triumph
  
• FIS Base2000 / IST
  
• VisionPLUS
  
• Marqeta / Episode Six / Zeta Tachyon