The Role: Cards Architects

Location: Sheffield, UK

Position Type: Contract Inside IR35

Remote work option Available: Hybrid - 3 Days Onsite

Job Description:

In this role, you will:

* Understand the Design and Requirements and develop and execute custom application features and functions

* Understand the BRD and break the requirements into MVP's and stories

* Strong knowledge of more than 1 Card products

* Accountable for end-to-end solution design; strategically aligned, cost effective architecture solutions that adhere to platform architecture roadmaps and overall enterprise architecture strategy

* Working alongside a wide range of stakeholders, providing architecture direction and leadership to teams

* Create relationships with sponsors to define and support business strategy and technology roadmaps

* Able to manage risk; Effectively manage and escalate risks and issues

* Ensure relevant architecture governance and standards are met

* Mentor and support others

* Partner with external suppliers to define architecture patterns and integration approaches

* Stay up to date with technology trends and communicate to peers and stakeholders

To be successful in this role, you should meet the following requirements:

* 15+ experience in development and maintenance of complex banking applications such as credit card processing

* Significant background in financial services or related industry. Lending or Cards experience is considered a plus.

* Experience in delivering solutions over a number of years either as an architect or in roles other than architecture

* Proven ability to deliver in a matrixed organisation, including working collaboratively and resolving conflicts

* Able to work with ambiguous problems and create solutions through excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

* Comfortable collaborating with a range of stakeholders to develop solutions, across both business and IT organisations

* Knowledge of, or certification in at least one cloud platform

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt communications appropriately to the audience

* Awareness of infrastructure, integration, data, messaging or security are also relevant technical skills.

* Ability to be pragmatic, flexible, have a sense of ownership, develop networks, and be culturally sensitive are also relevant personal attributes.

* Digital Banking Retail Experience (Cards or Loans preferable)

* Full stack solution design skills (Web, App, API, Orchestration, Mainframe (not essential)

* Cyber security mindset

* Resilient and High Availability design experience

* Cloud Certification