We are seeking four experienced Solution Architects with expertise in Banking and Payments systems to join our client team on a 12-month contract. These roles focus on delivering technical solutions, driving successful project outcomes, and ensuring alignment with industry standards and financial regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Technical Systems Expertise: Lead upgrades, migrations, testing, and implementation of technical systems across various banking and payment platforms.
* Project Management: Manage technical projects, ensuring timely delivery, stakeholder engagement, accurate reporting, and effective people management.
* Payments & Banking Systems Knowledge: Work with systems including SEPA, BACS, CHAPS, instant payments, and mobile banking. Experience with mainframes, legacy systems, and payment solutions.
* Vendor & Partner Collaboration: Coordinate with third-party vendors and partners to ensure seamless integration and delivery of banking/payment systems.
* Financial Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to regulations such as SEPA, PSD2, EC924, GDPR, financial crime compliance, and KYC requirements.
* Stakeholder Management: Act as a key interface between technical teams and stakeholders, driving accountability, clear reporting, and successful delivery of solutions.
Qualifications & Experience:
* +10 years of experience in Solution Architecture within the Banking and Payments industry.
* Strong technical knowledge in system upgrades, testing, and migrations.
* Solid understanding of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
* Hands-on experience with mainframe back-office, e-banking, and mobile banking solutions.
* Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.