Solution Architect - Payments Transformation Dublin (Hybrid) Initial 6-Month Daily Rate Contract
We are currently seeking an experienced Solution Architect on behalf of our banking client based in Dublin for a key role within a large-scale payments transformation programme. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-profile initiative focused on modernising payments capabilities, enhancing architecture standards, and supporting the delivery of strategic banking transformation projects.
The successful candidate will play a critical role in defining end-to-end solution architecture across complex payments initiatives while working closely with business stakeholders, delivery teams, vendors, and enterprise architecture functions.
Key Responsibilities
Define and own end-to-end solution architecture across payments transformation initiatives
Translate business and regulatory requirements into scalable technical solutions
Work closely with engineering, infrastructure, security, and delivery teams to ensure alignment across architecture and implementation
Produce high-level and detailed solution designs, architecture documentation, and integration specifications
Support the modernisation of payments platforms and related banking systems
Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture standards, governance, security, and compliance requirements
Collaborate with third-party vendors and technology partners across programme delivery
Provide architectural leadership across project lifecycle phases including design, implementation, testing, and deployment
Support decision-making around cloud adoption, integration patterns, APIs, and platform strategy
Participate in architecture governance forums and design reviews
Required Experience
7+ years' experience working in Solution Architecture roles within banking or financial services
Strong experience working on payments transformation programmes
Good understanding of payment systems and frameworks including SEPA, SWIFT, ISO 20022, Faster Payments, or card/payment processing platforms
Experience designing complex enterprise solutions across distributed systems and integrations
Strong knowledge of APIs, microservices, middleware, and integration architecture
Experience working within cloud-based and hybrid environments
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Experience working within Agile and large-scale change environments
Ability to work across both business and technical teams
Desirable Experience
Experience with core banking transformation programmes
Knowledge of regulatory and compliance considerations within payments
Experience with Azure, AWS, or cloud-native architecture
TOGAF or similar architecture certification
Experience working within Irish or UK banking environments
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