- Lead the architecture and design of complex payment solutions across core banking environments.
- Design end-to-end payment execution workflows including orchestration, order management, clearing, settlement, reconciliation, exception handling and returns.
- Own solution design for ISO 20022 implementations across multiple payment schemes. Define functional and logical architectures, system interactions, and integration patterns.
- Govern technical designs produced by engineering teams, ensuring alignment with architectural standards and long-term strategy.
- 10+ years of overall IT experience with at least 5+ years as a Solution Architect in banking and financial services.
- Strong hands‑on expertise in core banking payments execution including orchestration, clearing, settlement, reconciliations and returns.
- In‑depth knowledge of payment schemes such as Bacs, Faster Payments, CHAPS, SWIFT, SEPA and Cheques.
- Expert‑level understanding of ISO 20022 including message structures, mandatory/optional elements, data mapping, validation and cross‑scheme differences.
- Proven experience designing and governing end‑to‑end ISO 20022 solutions in large‑scale payment transformation programs.
- Experience with architecture frameworks and modelling tools such as C4, TOGAF, ArchiMate and similar enterprise architecture approaches.
- Strong knowledge of integration and messaging patterns, including ESB, event‑driven architectures and API‑based integrations.
- Familiarity with cloud and microservices platforms, including AWS and containerized environments.
- Explain payment scheme rules, message flows and settlement models in detail.
- Design robust, scalable payment architectures for high‑volume banking environments.
- Translate business requirements into clear functional and logical architecture designs.
- Define and document system interactions, interfaces and integration patterns.
- Operate independently in fast‑moving, high‑pressure environments.
- Engage confidently with senior stakeholders, business leaders and engineering teams.
- Opportunity to work on large‑scale, mission‑critical payment transformation programs.
- Exposure to global banking environments and modern payment architectures.
- A platform to lead and influence strategic architecture decisions.
- Complex, high‑impact projects involving core bank payment rails and ISO 20022 migrations.
- Collaborative environment with senior architects, product leaders and engineering teams.
Want to discuss this opportunity in more detail? Feel free to reach out.
Recruiter: Aswin Dhanvandhar
Phone: +31 20 369 0609 ; Extn :141
Email: aswin.d@stafide.nl
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aswin-dhanvandhar/