Solution Architect Payments (Banking)

emagine is looking for a Solution Architect within the Payments area to one of our amazing banking clients.

Start: ASAP
End: 2025-11-10
Location: Stockholm (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Introduction & Summary:
emagine is seeking an experienced Solution Architect in the Payments sector to join a leading banking client. The ideal candidate will have a robust understanding of financial services and payment products, alongside a passion for technology design. The role demands an experienced professional with over 9 years in payments architecture, capable of making significant technical decisions and facilitating architectural deliverables.

Main Responsibilities:
The Solution Architect will take the lead on defining the architectural framework and strategies. Responsibilities include:

• Designing and developing target and transition architectures.

• Creating architectural roadmaps and runways.

• Facilitating end-to-end flow creation with stakeholders.

• Involving in detailed solution design alongside Business Analysts and Product Owners.

• Collaborating with Development Teams to drive successful project outcomes.

• Engaging with diverse stakeholders across the organization.

• Assisting in managing ambiguity within large projects.

• Supporting teams across Payment Channels and Processing Platforms.

Key Requirements:
The successful candidate must possess the following:

• 9+ years of experience as a Payments Solution Architect.

• Strong foundation in banking and financial services.

• Proficiency in creating architectural deliverables.

• Experience with cloud platforms (Google Cloud, AWS, Azure, OpenShift).

• Strong communication and presentation skills.

• Experience in both waterfall and Scaled Agile project environments.

• Fluency in English.

Nice to Have:
Additional qualifications that would be advantageous include:

• Experience with DevOps practices.

• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders.

• Flexibility in work style and adaptability to team needs.