Technical Architect (Payments)
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Summary
Senior Solution/Technical Architect at Capgemini leading a large-scale payments transformation for a global financial institution. Day to day: defining solution architecture for payment orchestration, designing APIs, microservices and event-driven integrations with core banking, SWIFT/ISO 20022, and clearing/settlement platforms.
Job Description
We are looking for a Senior Solution Architect / Technical Architect to lead a large-scale payments transformation programme for a global financial institution. This role requires a hands-on architect with strong experience in payments, system integration, and modern architecture patterns to drive the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and resilient payment solutions.
Job Description - Grade Specific
- 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 requirements for performance, scalability, security, resilience, and disaster recovery.
- Present architecture solutions to senior stakeholders and governance forums.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in Solution, Technical, or Enterprise Architecture.
- Strong background in payments transformation, modernization, or migration programmes.
- Expertise in integration architecture, APIs, microservices, cloud platforms, and distributed systems.
- Experience designing mission-critical systems within banking or financial services.
- Knowledge of payment ecosystems, SWIFT, ISO 20022, and payment processing platforms.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.