We are seeking an entry-level Solution Architect to work on the merchant services acquiring platform within Barclays. In this role, the candidate will work across various applications to develop an understanding of the payment domain, integration mechanisms, and learn end-to-end customer journeys, including authorizations, billing & settlement, disputes, etc.
To be successful, you should have:
* Knowledge or experience in API design and RESTful services
* Understanding of stored procedures and functions (PL/SQL)
* Foundational knowledge of Java/J2EE technologies
Additional skills include:
* Experience with cloud platforms (AWS)
* Shell scripting
* Experience in the merchant payment domain
This role is based in Northampton.
Purpose of the role
To design, develop, and implement solutions to complex business problems, collaborating with stakeholders to understand their needs and requirements, and delivering solutions that balance technology risks with business delivery.
Key responsibilities
* Design and develop solutions that meet business requirements, following modern software engineering practices.
* Apply workload placement strategies to maximize cloud capabilities such as elasticity, serverless, and containerization.
* Ensure designs incorporate security principles like defense in depth and meet resiliency standards.
* Balance risks and controls to deliver value.
* Adopt standard solutions when appropriate, and contribute to their evolution when necessary.
* Support operational teams with fault finding and performance issues.
* Assess impact of solutions in terms of risk, capacity, and cost.
* Develop architecture artifacts to comply with governance, privacy, and security standards.
Additional Expectations
* Advise and influence decision-making, contribute to policy development, and collaborate across functions.
* Lead or guide teams on complex tasks, set objectives, and coach team members.
* Demonstrate leadership behaviors such as listening, inspiring, aligning, and developing others.
* Manage risks and strengthen controls related to your work.
* Collaborate with other areas to support business strategy and activity.
* Analyze data from multiple sources to solve problems creatively.
* Communicate complex or sensitive information effectively.
* Influence stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
All colleagues are expected to embody Barclays' values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, and demonstrate the Barclays Mindset of Empower, Challenge, and Drive.
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