Java Architect (Banking or Financial services)

Proven track record of solution architecture in banking or financial services, particularly in Treasury, Risk, or Operations domains. Strong understanding of: Payment processing architectures (including SWIFT, BACS, Faster Payments) Limits and Exposure Management platforms (eg, internal limit engines, Murex, Calypso, SAP TRM). Treasury data models (counterparty, instrument, exposure, SSI, cash flows). Hands-on experience with: Azure Cloud Platform, APIs, microservices, and integration patterns ERP platforms (eg, SAP S/4HANA), payment orchestration tools Rule engines and workflow platforms (eg, Camunda, Drools) Knowledge of security and compliance practices, especially in payments and exposure monitoring. Architectural Skills Strong architecture documentation (eg, HLD, interface diagrams, data models) Familiarity with TOGAF or equivalent frameworks. Experience defining architecture within agile and hybrid delivery environments. Soft Skills: Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement Ability to translate complex concepts for technical and non-technical audiences. Strong analytical and decision-making skills. Desirable: Azure or relevant cloud certification (beneficial). Education and Qualifications Educated to degree level or equivalent, with qualification in an IT, engineering, or scientific discipline, desired. NOTE: 4 days on-site per Week. ..... full job details .....