Solution Architect Core Services

Your Opportunity

Were looking for a Solution Architect to join our Core Services team within Enterprise Technology Services.

Our Core Services domain sits at the centre of this ecosystem. We own the foundational platforms that enable payment processing settlement file exchange and reporting supporting over 40 critical applications used across the business.

If youre passionate about designing architecture for high-volume real-time financial systems this is your opportunity to shape the core of how money moves.

In this role youll design and evolve the architecture that underpins Cuscals core banking and payments capabilities ensuring our platforms are scalable resilient secure and ready for the future of real-time payments.

Your work will directly impact mission-critical systems used by millions of Australians where performance reliability and regulatory compliance are paramount.

Youll also make an impact by: 

Design Core Payment & Banking Architecture

• Develop solution architectures for core services including payments processing settlement reconciliation and file exchange
• Translate business and technical requirements into robust architectural blueprints including NFRs such as availability DR and security 
• Ensure alignment with enterprise strategies across API cloud and cyber security

Enable Modernisation of Core Platforms

• Drive the evolution of legacy core systems into modern API-driven and cloud-enabled architectures
• Define roadmaps that transition platforms from current to future state while maintaining always-on service stability
• Support integration across payment rails (e.g. real-time payments card and account-based systems)

Own Architecture Across Complex Shared Services

• Work across a highly interconnected domain that links multiple product areas and shared capabilities
• Ensure consistency interoperability and reuse across solutions in a landscape of 40 applications
• Act as a trusted advisor to Product Engineering and Risk teams on architecture decisions

Optimise and Future-Proof the Platform

• Assess current technology landscape to identify risks inefficiencies and opportunities for uplift 
• Stay ahead of payments industry trends (e.g. NPP ISO20022 real-time processing) to guide design decisions
• Support vendor selection lifecycle management and strategic technology choices

Qualifications :

What youll bring 

To succeed in this role youll have: 

• Experience as a Solution Architect in core banking payments or financial services
• Strong understanding of high-availability real-time transaction systems
• Proven ability to define solution architecture and influence stakeholders
• Experience with APIs integration patterns and distributed systems
• Solid knowledge of AWS cloud (PaaS/IaaS) security and infrastructure
• Experience delivering solutions in Agile environments
• Ability to balance innovation with risk compliance and resilience

Youll stand out from the crowd if you have some of the following: 

• Experience with payments systems and standards (ISO20022 ISO8583 BECS etc.)
• Familiarity with NPP cards clearing & settlement
• Background in software engineering

Additional Information :

Why Cuscal 

At Cuscal youll find a strong successful company thats reimagining the future. And our team is right there at the heart of it all.   

Here youll deliver or support interesting ground-breaking work that has real impact - on Australias financial services sector and the millions of customers it serves.  

Youll innovate alongside skilled smart connected teams. 

And youll build an impressive fulfilling career that continues to grow.   

Youll also enjoy a range of benefits including: 

• Recognition and growth: Celebrate achievements through IGNITE and grow with tailored development opportunities. 
• Wellbeing focus: Access initiatives supporting physical mental and financial health plus discounts via Cuscal Advantage. 
• Diversity and inclusion: Join a workplace that values different perspectives and flexible work arrangements. 

Join us and reimagine the future 

Ready to make an impact Click APPLY to join Cuscal today. 

If youre excited about this opportunity wed love to explore how you can contribute to our vision for the future. Screening and interviews may occur before the job ad closing date so dont wait - apply now. 

Cuscal is an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable diverse and socially inclusive work environment and a positive barrier-free recruitment process.  

We welcome applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage people living with a disability LGBTQIA and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore career opportunities with Cuscal.   

Note: Cuscal does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or search firms. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time