Cards Solution Architect

Cards Solution ArchitectResponsibilities

Review and refine business requirements in collaboration with BAs, ensuring clarity and scope alignment.

Lead technical design and solution proposals for cards workstreams, including issuing, authorization, and settlement.

Align cards solutions with enterprise architecture frameworks and collaborate with domain architects and SMEs.

Own the cards solution architecture and act as a central point of coordination across IT teams.

Develop solution artefacts including sequence diagrams, interface trackers, and compliance documentation.

Participate in business discussions to clarify requirements and communicate technical solutions.

Resolve cross-functional conflicts and bridge gaps between IT teams.

Provide technical leadership to development teams, ensuring high-quality delivery and adoption of best practices.

Identify dependencies, risks, and mitigation strategies across propositions and platforms.

Produce and review solution proposals and engineering designs to ensure alignment with bank strategies.

Drive agile delivery and domain-driven design practices across engineering teams.

Define and document As-Is and Target Architectures, integrated applications, and strategic roadmaps.

Required Skills and Experience

10+ years

in software engineering with a strong focus on

cards architecture

and

product SME

experience (VisionPLUS and/or HPS).

Proven experience in

API and microservices architecture ,

DevOps , and

cloud-native environments .

Strong business analysis skills and experience in

project and product management .

Deep understanding of

industry standards

in card processing, including issuing, authorization, and settlement.

Experience in defining and delivering

strategic architecture roadmaps

aligned to business goals.

Knowledge of

planning and organizing best practices , with the ability to manage multiple projects.

Strong understanding of

software architecture ,

domain-driven design , and

integration strategies .

Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.

Analytical mindset with the ability to influence and negotiate across diverse teams.

Soft Skills

Strong leadership and resource management aptitude

Persuasive and collaborative communicator

High initiative and adaptability in fast-paced environments

Passionate about driving change and delivering sustainable solutions

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom (and other locations listed on the page).

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