FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking
Solution and Enterprise Architects
to work for our client within the financial services sector. This is initially a
6-month
contract with the potential to extend and will be a
hybrid
role based in
London
.
Our client is looking for highly experienced Solution and Enterprise Architects to support a growing pipeline of payments initiatives within the banking sector. The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in payments and banking platforms, with the ability to shape technical strategy and deliver complex transformation programmes.
Responsibilities
* Design and deliver architecture solutions across payments and banking platforms, aligned to enterprise strategy as well as technology standards
* Provide architectural leadership on large-scale modernization and transformation projects
* Collaborate with senior business and technology stakeholders to ensure solutions meet functional, technical, and regulatory requirements
* Mentor and guide technical teams, promoting best practices in architecture and solution delivery
* Ensure scalability, resilience, and security in all architectural designs
* Implement payment systems knowledge into solutions design while applying integration strategies across third party systems and cloud platforms
* Ensure adherence of solutions to external and internal policies as well as enterprise architecture standards
* Produce clear documentation while communicating successfully with technical and non-technical audiences
Requirements
* Minimum of 10 years' experience as a Solution or Enterprise Architect in the payments and banking sector
* Proven track record delivering modernization and transformation projects
* Strong knowledge of payments systems, platforms, and cards (Amex, Visa, Mastercard)
* Experience engaging senior stakeholders and influencing technology decisions
* Deep understanding of industry standards, architecture frameworks, and regulatory considerations in payments
* Stakeholder management skills with excellent communication and documentation skills
* Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements
Why join us
* Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
* Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
* Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field
* Annual leave and work-place pension
About FDM
We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2,500 Employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index.
Diversity and Inclusion
FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.