Job Specifications
Job title: Solution Architect
Will the role be 100% remote, hybrid or 100% office? Hybrid 2 days/week
If the role is hybrid/ office based specify location: London, UK
Duration of assignment: 6 months contract InsideIR35
The Role:
The role asks for a Solution Architect for Stores/retail payments architecture, design and value delivery. This involves having in depth knowhow of in store payments and a fair idea of Onsite payments business.
Key responsibilities:
Architecting F2F Solutions: Design end-to-end architecture for in-store payments, integrating POS systems with payment terminals, acquirers, and gateways.
Hardware & Software Integration: Lead the selection and integration of card acceptance hardware (payment terminals) and software modules.
Modernization: Drive the transition from legacy payment infrastructures to modern, flexible solutions (e.g., cloud-enabled, API-driven, microservices).
Compliance & Security: Ensure all in-store payment flows adhere to strict security standards, including PCI-DSS, EMV, and SCA (Strong Customer Authentication).
Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders, leading workshops to translate business requirements into technical blueprints.
Performance Optimization: Ensure high availability, low latency, and resilience in payment processing to maximize transaction success rates and improve customer experience.
Project Leadership: Provide technical governance from design through testing, deployment, and go-live.
Experience: 5–20+ years of experience in the payments industry, with a strong background in software engineering, technical consulting, or enterprise architecture.
Domain Knowledge: Deep understanding of payment processing, clearing and settlement, authorization, reconciliation, and exception handling.
Technical Expertise: Proficiency in microservices, API integration (RESTful), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and containerization.
Message Standards: Expert knowledge of ISO 20022 messaging (including mapping and validation).
Soft Skills: Strong communication, stakeholder management, and ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Essential skills/knowledge/experience:
In store and online payments industry
Building architect diagrams and wireframes.
Desirable skills/knowledge/experience:
Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, GCP).
Knowledge of fraud prevention, risk controls, and real-time monitoring.
Understanding of omnichannel payment strategies
About the Company
Infoplus Technologies UK Limited is a global IT services company focusing on Enterprise solutions and integration services consulting (SAP/Oracle), MRO Master Data Management, software development, product solutions for education segment, and IT consulting services offering outsourcing solutions to enterprises worldwide. Since inception in 2000, Infoplus has focused on a principle to maximize output for its clients and partners through cost-savings, enhanced productivity and quality.
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