Solution Architect - LondonReference Code: 448794-en_USContract Type: PermanentProfessional Communities: ArchitectureJob Title: Solution Architect Location: London About the Job you are considering:As a Solution Architect you will be at the forefront of this transformation shaping API channel capabilities embedded treasury integrations onboarding experiences and Open Banking remediation initiatives You will define secure scalable and partner ready architectures that enable seamless external consumption of banking capabilities Hybrid working: The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home; noting that you will be unable to work at home 100% of the time. Key Accountabilities:API Channel Architecture LeadershipLead the design of external API channel capabilities ensuring high performance secure and standards aligned connectivity for clients and ecosystem partnersDefine end to end API architectures including authentication authorization flows data models integration patterns and API security controlsEstablish and enforce API design best practices contributing to reusable standards templates and governance frameworksEmbedded Treasury SolutionsArchitect embedded treasury capabilities including payments FX liquidity and cash management integrated directly into partner and client platformsCollaborate with treasury product and engineering teams to design real time event driven API services enabling embedded finance use casesDeveloper Onboarding Permissions SandboxDesign and enhance onboarding and registration flows for developers integrating with the bank’s external APIsDefine frameworks for entitlements permissions API access control and automated provisioningShape the architecture and experience of sandbox environments ensuring frictionless testing experimentation and certification for partnersOpen Banking Review RemediationConduct architectural reviews of existing Open Banking implementations to assess compliance performance consent management and security postureDefine remediation strategies addressing gaps across API standards customer journeys operational processes data sharing and regulatory alignmentSolution Delivery GovernanceProduce high quality solution design artefacts independently or with technical teamsSupport programme planning estimation dependency mapping and risk issue identificationEngage stakeholders in workshops design sessions and architecture boards to validate and evolve solution directionReview technical designs and code from delivery teams to ensure alignment with solution intent and architectural principlesWork with delivery leads to translate architecture into iterative sprint aligned deliverablesEnsure evolving requirements and change requests remain aligned to the defined solution and regulatory expectations Your Skills:Strong expertise in UK Open Banking standards customer journey flows regulatory frameworks and practical implementation experienceExtensive experience architecting large scale API integration and Open Banking BaaS programmes within banking or paymentsDeep knowledge of REST API design principles including Swagger Open API or RAML specification authoringExpertise in OAuth2 OIDC FAPI and broader API security patternsUnderstanding of Domain Driven Design and its application to API and microservice ecosystemsStrong experience with API management platforms such as MuleSoft Apigee Kong or AWS API GatewayHands on understanding of building and deploying distributed microservices using Java Spring Boot and cloud native patternsStrong grip on cross cutting concerns including observability monitoring logging resilience error handling and operational readinessExperience with tools such as Splunk ELK Elastic Stack or equivalent monitoring platformsExpertise with at least one major public cloud AWS preferredKnowledge of Enterprise Integration Patterns event driven architectures and platforms such as Kafka We are a Disability Confident Employer:Capgemini is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) under the UK Government’s Disability Confident scheme. As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we will offer an interview to all candidates who:Declare they have a disability, and Meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.Please opt in during the application process. Make It Real (what does it mean for you):You’d be joining an accredited Great Place to work for Wellbeing in 2024. Employee wellbeing is vitally important to us as an organisation. We see a healthy and happy workforce a critical component for us to achieve our organisational ambitions. To help support wellbeing we have trained ‘Mental Health Champions’ across each of our business areas, and we have invested in wellbeing apps such as Thrive and Peppy.You will be empowered to explore, innovate, and progress. You will benefit from Capgemini’s ‘learning for life’ mindset, meaning you will have countless training and development opportunities from thinktanks to hackathons, and access to 250,000 courses with numerous external certifications from AWS, Microsoft, Harvard ManageMentor, Cybersecurity qualifications and much more.You will be joining one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies®, as recognised by Ethisphere® for 13 consecutive years. We live our values by making ethical business choices every day. Working ethically is at the centre of our culture at Capgemini, meaning you will be helping to create a future we can all be proud of. Why you should consider Capgemini:Growing clients’ businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. When you join Capgemini, you’ll join a thriving company and become part of a collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. We find new ways technology can help us reimagine what’s possible. It’s why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world’s leading businesses, and it’s how you’ll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge, and always pushing yourself to do better, you’ll build the skills you want. You’ll use your skills to help our clients leverage technology to innovate and grow their business. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is. About Capgemini:Capgemini is an AI-powered global business and technology transformation partner, delivering tangible business value. We imagine the future of organisations and make it real with AI, technology and people. With our strong heritage of nearly 60 years, we are a responsible and diverse group of 420,000 team members in more than 50 countries. We deliver end-to-end services and solutions with our deep industry expertise and strong partner ecosystem, leveraging our capabilities across strategy, technology, design, engineering and business operations. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion. Make it real | www.capgemini.com