Job Description
We are looking to hire Data Architect role for one of our renowned IT client in Sheffield,UK. This is a contract role and hybrid work.
Please find the JD
* 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
Requirements
One or more of the following Credit Card Issuing Platform Expertise
* TSYS Prime / FirstVision
* Prime / Triumph
* FIS Base2000 / IST
* VisionPLUS
* Marqeta / Episode Six / Zeta Tachyon
Requirements
One or more of the following Credit Card Issuing Platform Expertise TSYS Prime / FirstVision Prime / Triumph FIS Base2000 / IST VisionPLUS Marqeta / Episode Six / Zeta Tachyon