Application Solutions Architect- Payments

We are

At Synechron we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechrons progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence Consulting Digital Cloud & DevOps Data and Software Engineering servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models Digital Underwriting mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20 years our company has been honored with multiple employer awards recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about Synechron has a global workforce of 16400 and has 60 offices in 20 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

We are seeking for an Application Solutions Architect to join our team supporting Corporate Channels Payments Accounting Services Commercial Card and other domains. We operates globally across the US EMEA and APAC giving candidate the chance to work on a diverse challenging and rewarding portfolio of projects.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other accordance with law the base salary for this role if filled within Charlotte NC/Addison TX/Chicago IL is$120k - $125k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Define an architectural vision and solution architecture that aligns with business strategy enterprise architecture principles and technology platform choices.
• Articulate the solution intent and operating environment identify primary systems/subsystems and their interfaces and define non-functional requirements.
• Ensure solutions are fit for purpose by collaborating with stakeholders and vendors while assessing the impact of strategic design decisions.
• Work closely with both business and technology teams to shape the solution intent and architectural vision.
• Rapidly develop high-level architecture designs refining details as business requirements evolve; ensure designs are modular flexible and adaptable.
• Apply best practices templates and documentation standards to produce architectural designs.
• Partner with Product Managers/Owners to plan and prioritize technology-focused backlog items for the architecture runway.
• Provide clarity to development teams on architectural aspects offering solution options to overcome impediments.
• Conduct design reviews to confirm all non-functional requirements are met (e.g. security performance scalability usability reliability).
• Operate as an individual contributor.

Requirements:

• 10 years experience in Banking/Financial Services technology.
• Strong Commercial Banking domain knowledge in Corporate Payments Commercial Card Corporate Channels Accounting Services and Liquidity Management.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced collaborative environment.
• Solid understanding of SDLC methodologies (Waterfall and Agile).
• Strong business partner engagement and coordination skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Analytical thinking attention to detail problem-solving and innovative mindset.
• Ability to translate complex concepts into multiple architectural views for different audiences.
• Broad IT knowledge including financial software middleware and databases.
• Skilled at interpreting business needs and applying innovative technology solutions.
• Ability to drive shared service strategies and foster a performance culture.
• Commitment to continuous improvement of products processes and tools.
• Expertise in API design microservices and integration platforms.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS Azure GCP).
• Familiarity with DevOps CI/CD pipelines and containerization (Docker Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of application architecture in modern development languages including (C#) Python and JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks (e.g. Angular React).
• Desired Qualifications
• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science/related field or related work experience.
• TOGAF 9 Certified.
• Cloud Solutions Architect Certification (AWS Azure GCP).

We offer:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 60 offices in 20 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
• Maternity & paternity leave plans.
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical dental vision life insurance and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
• Retirement savings plans.
• A higher education certification policy.
• Commuter benefits (varies by region).
• Extensive training opportunities focused on skills substantive knowledge and personal development.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the worlds leading tier-one banks financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A flat and approachable organization.
• A truly diverse fun-loving and global work culture.

SYNECHRONS DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiative Same Difference is committed to fostering an inclusive culture promoting equality diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds race ethnicities religion age marital status gender sexual orientations or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements mentoring internal mobility learning and development programs and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to the applicants gender gender identity sexual orientation race ethnicity disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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