Overview
We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you.
Role Details
* Role Title: Cards Architect
* Location: Sheffield (Hybrid)
* Duration: 31/12/2026
* Work setup: 3 days onsite/week
* Pay Rate: £447 per day (through FCSA umbrella)
Role Description
Understand the Design and Requirements and develop and execute custom application features and functions
Responsibilities
* Understand the BRD and break the requirements into MVPs 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
Qualifications (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
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