Work Mode: Hybrid – 3 days per week from office
Domain: Banking – Commercial Cards
We at Coforge are looking for Technical Architect in Sheffield, UK
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Technical Architect with strong expertise in commercial card and banking systems. The role involves end-to-end solution design, close collaboration with business and technology stakeholders, and leadership in delivering scalable, secure, and resilient banking solutions aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Understand business requirements, solution designs, and technical specifications to design and deliver custom application features and functionality
* Review BRDs and translate requirements into MVPs, user stories, and technical designs
* Lead end-to-end solution architecture, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards, platform roadmaps, and cost‑effective design principles
* Provide architectural direction and leadership while working closely with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders
* Build strong relationships with business sponsors to shape business strategies and technology roadmaps
* Identify, manage, and elevate architectural risks and issues effectively
* Ensure compliance with architecture governance, standards, and best practices
* Mentor and support junior architects and technical team members
* Collaborate with external vendors and partners to define integration patterns and architecture approaches
* Stay current with emerging technology trends and proactively communicate insights to stakeholders
Required Skills and Experience
* 15+ years of experience in designing, developing, and maintaining complex banking applications, particularly credit card processing systems
* Strong expertise in commercial card products, with knowledge of multiple card platforms preferred
* Proven experience delivering solutions in architect or senior technical roles over multiple years
* Solid background in financial services; lending or cards experience is highly desirable
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a matrixed organisation and resolve cross‑team challenges
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to operate in ambiguous environments
* Experience collaborating with both business and IT stakeholders to drive solution outcomes
* Knowledge of or certification in at least one cloud platform
* Awareness of infrastructure, integration, data, messaging, and security architectures
* Experience with resilient, high‑availability system design
* Strong cybersecurity mindset and understanding of secure architecture principles
* Digital Retail Banking experience (Cards or Loans preferred)
* Full‑stack solution design experience (Web, Mobile Apps, APIs, Orchestration; Mainframe knowledge is a plus but not mandatory)
* Hands‑on experience or certification in cloud technologies
Personal Attributes
* Strong ownership mindset with the ability to work pragmatically and flexibly
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, adaptable to different audiences
* Ability to build professional networks and work effectively across diverse, multicultural teams
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