Salary: 78,000 - 83,200 GBP per year Requirements:
* Proven experience as a Solutions Analyst with a strong understanding of functional and technical dependencies across propositions, teams, and platforms.
* Knowledge of card processing stages including Issuing, Authorization, and Settlement, along with an understanding of industry standards.
* Experience in producing Solution Proposals and reviewing designs produced by Engineering teams.
* Familiarity with agile methodologies and the ability to work closely with engineering teams to deliver solutions.
* Working knowledge of Software Architecture, API, and microservice architecture.
* Proficiency in defining and documenting As-Is and Target Architecture, as well as defining services and integrated applications.
* Strong collaboration skills with the ability to influence a diverse set of stakeholders and colleagues.
* Excellent communication skills and an analytical mindset.
* Ability to manage multiple projects with a flexible 'can do' attitude and a strong sense of initiative.
Responsibilities:
* Review requirements and provide input to Business Analysts for capturing and scoping requirements.
* Participate in technical design and prepare solution proposals for the Cards work stream.
* Collaborate closely with the Cards Architect and other domain Architects to align card solutions with architectural frameworks.
* Act as the main point of contact for the cards solution, facilitating discussions with involved IT teams.
* Plan and create solution proposals, sequence diagrams, and maintain an interface tracker to ensure compliance with agreed architecture.
* Engage in business discussions alongside Business Analysts to clarify scope and explain solutions to the business.
* Lead the development team to ensure successful delivery of high-quality solutions while driving the adoption of best practices.
* Identify risks and issues, highlighting them to the Cards Programmer when necessary, and suggest mitigation plans.
* Collaborate with the engineering community to ensure solutions align with the strategies of the Bank, specifically in relation to Retail and Corporate Cards.
Technologies:
* API
* Architect
* Cloud
* DevOps
* DDD
* Embedded
* Security
More:
This role is an opportunity to make a significant impact by driving and leading change through the creation of practical, workable architectures that adhere to IT principles and governance. Our environment focuses on IT infrastructure and cloud development, engineering, software architecture design, business analysis, and DevOps. Successful candidates will possess strong project and resource management abilities, and enjoy collaborative work while demonstrating persuasion and negotiation skills. If you are passionate about delivering sustainable solutions and excited to work in a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you.