We are looking for a highly skilled Solution Architect with deep expertise in the Payments domain, specifically for the European Region, to design, develop, and deliver end-to-end payment solutions that meet business, regulatory, and technical requirements.
The role demands strong architectural skills, hands-on technical knowledge, and the ability to work closely with stakeholders, partners, and vendors.

Key Responsibilities :

- Design and implement scalable, available, and reliable payment systems.

- Ensure compliance with security principles including SWIFT CSP, encryption, authentication, and data protection.

- Create high-level (HLD) and low-level (LLD) architecture documentation.

- Design and integrate APIs and manage application integration across global clearing systems (UK/Europe/Asia).

- Implement payment standards and protocols such as SWIFT MT, ISO 20022, SWIFT Interact, FileAct.

- Oversee deployment using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, Kubernetes (Helm).

- Work with messaging systems like MQ and Kafka, and databases such as Oracle.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth delivery in an Agile environment.

- Handle data processing, transaction reconciliation, and risk management.

- Provide technical guidance and troubleshoot complex issues.

Required Skills & Experience :

- 89 years of relevant experience in Payments architecture & design for the European region.

- Strong expertise in E2E payment system design, API architecture, and security frameworks.

- Hands-on experience with DevOps tools (GitLab, Jenkins, Chef, Nexus) and networking (TCP/IP, Linux).

- Proven track record in stakeholder management and vendor coordination.

Highly Valued Skills :

- Application integration and migration experience.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

- Knowledge of Agile methodology.

- Mention awareness of real-time payments, instant settlement platforms, and potential blockchain/DLT applications in payments - even if not mandatory, it signals innovation readiness.