Senior Java Architect - Payments

Senior Java Architect - PaymentsLocation: London (Hybrid)Contract: 6 months InitialPay Rate: £550-£600 - Outside IR35About the RoleWe''re supporting a global financial services organisation undergoing a significant banking transformation programme. As part of this journey, they are building next-generation banking capabilities and modernising core platforms that support cross-border payments, settlement, reconciliation, and banking operations.We are seeking an experienced Java Engineering Architect to provide technical leadership across Back End engineering, architecture, and delivery. This role will play a key part in shaping modern banking platforms built on cloud-native technologies, microservices, event-driven architecture, and AI-assisted engineering practices.The successful candidate will work closely with senior architects and stakeholders while leading offshore engineering teams to deliver enterprise-scale banking solutions.Key ResponsibilitiesPartner with the Lead Architect to design and deliver enterprise-grade banking and payments platformsLead offshore Java engineering teams and provide technical direction across Back End workstreamsContribute to architecture governance, design reviews, technical decision-making, roadmap planning, and risk managementDesign scalable, secure, and resilient microservices-based architectures using Java and modern engineering practicesArchitect payment solutions supporting Real Time payments, cross-border transactions, settlement, ..... full job details .....