Solution Architect - Payments (ID: 3427)

As a Solution Architect (Payments) you will: Lead the architecture and design of complex payment solutions across core banking environments. Design end-to-end payment execution workflows including orchestration, order management, clearing, settlement, reconciliation, exception handling and returns. Own solution design for ISO 20022 implementations across multiple payment schemes. Define functional and logical architectures, system interactions, and integration patterns. Govern technical designs produced by engineering teams, ensuring alignment with architectural standards and long-term strategy. What You Bring to the table: 10+ years of overall IT experience with at least 5+ years as a Solution Architect in banking and financial services. Strong hands-on expertise in core banking payments execution including orchestration, clearing, settlement, reconciliations and returns. In-depth knowledge of payment schemes such as Bacs, Faster Payments, CHAPS, SWIFT, SEPA and Cheques. Expert-level understanding of ISO 20022 including message structures, mandatory/optional elements, data mapping, validation and cross-scheme differences. Proven experience designing and governing end-to-end ISO 20022 solutions in large-scale payment transformation programs. Experience with architecture frameworks and modelling tools such as C4, TOGAF, ArchiMate and similar enterprise architecture approaches. Strong knowledge of integration and messaging patterns, including ESB, event-driven architectures and API-based integrations. Familiarity with cloud and microservices platforms, including AWS and containerized environments You Should Possess the Ability to: Explain payment scheme rules, message flows and settlement models in detail. Design robust, scalable payment architectures for high-volume banking environments. Translate business requirements into clear functional and logical architecture designs. Define and document system interactions, interfaces and integration patterns. Operate independently in fast-moving, high-pressure environments. Engage confidently with senior stakeholders, business leaders and engineering teams. What We Bring to the Table: Opportunity to work on large-scale, mission-critical payment transformation programs. Exposure to global banking environments and modern payment architectures. A platform to lead and influence strategic architecture decisions. Complex, high-impact projects involving core bank payment rails and ISO 20022 migrations. Collaborative environment with senior architects, product leaders and engineering teams. Let’s Connect Want to discuss this opportunity in more detail? Feel free to reach out. Recruiter: Aswin Dhanvandhar Phone: +31 20 369 0609 ; Extn :141 Email: aswin.d@stafide.nl LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/aswin-dhanvandhar/