Solutions Architect

Episode Six Limited; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech organization is seeking a Solutions Architect for their Global Delivery team. The role involves leading technical pre-sales, delivering solutions, and supporting sales efforts. Ideal candidates will have at least 10 years in the payments industry, with strong communication skills and experience in APIs. This position is remote within the UK, offering a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in solution architecture & technical design in payments industry.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage stakeholders.
• Proven experience in APIs and understanding of payment systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical pre-sales exercises with customers.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations.
• Lead design of creative solutions from conception to delivery.
• Support sales in answering technical customer proposals.
• Work with development teams to deliver client solutions as per scope.

Skills

10 years of experience in customer facing roles

Excellent communication skills (English)

Ability to articulate ideas/solutions clearly

Experience working with APIs

Strong technical understanding

Driven and self-motivated

Team player with a 'can-do' attitude

Knowledge of payment concepts

Application architecture/domain expertise in Java-based applications

Job description

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Overview

We are a global provider of API-based payment processing and wallet management infrastructure. We are 100% cloud-native, hyper-configurable, and a "Top 10 Place to Work in Fintech." We power payments for banks, airlines, and fintechs, with clients in 24 countries on four continents.

What we're hiring for

We are a growing fintech organization looking to add a Solutions Architect for our Global Delivery team. This role will be for our delivery team based remotely in the UK.

What you'll be responsible for in this role

• Lead technical pre-sales exercises with customers
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations
• Lead design of creative solutions from conception to delivery, shaping our clients' thinking
• Support sales in answering RFI/RFP/RFQ (technical focus) and other customer proposals
• Craft well defined descriptions of operations/statement of works, partitioning solutions, supporting definition of project specifications, requirements and any development needs
• Work with development teams and project managers to deliver client solutions as per the agreed scope
• Provide solutions assurance, ensuring our proposals meet client business requirements and align with our technology strategy & standards
• Articulate and manage technical risks
• Support Episode Six's goals related to sales, productivity, profitability and industry penetration
• Assist in developing strategies and materials in support of Episode Six's solution architecture practice, business development and sales efforts
• Contribute to our roadmap, shaping future solutions
• Provide subject matter expertise to clients and colleagues
• Travel as required, mostly in the UK region

Experiences and skills necessary

• 10 years of experience in customer facing roles, solution architecture & technical design, and payments industry with a focus on cards products (credit, debit, prepaid)
• Excellent communication skills (English) – ability to engage across a broad range of stakeholders at business or technical level
• Ability to articulate ideas/solutions clearly, visually and in writing
• Experience working with APIs
• Strong technical understanding and willingness to learn and develop skills daily
• Very driven, self-motivated, able to work autonomously
• A team player with a 'can-do', entrepreneurial attitude that thrives in an agile, ever-changing world
• Knowledge of payment concepts and global payments landscape; preference to local regulatory landscape in the US region
• Application architecture/domain expertise in Java-based applications and cloud/on-premise infrastructure

What makes a successful E6er?

• We value diverse backgrounds and foster an inclusive environment where everyone can excel and grow
• We work hard, we work smart, we sweat the details, and we are committed to learning, improving, and making an impact
• People-first mentality with professional development from day 1, wellbeing focus, and flexibility to work where you need to

Equal Employment Opportunity

Episode Six is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other legally protected characteristics. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities who may require assistance during the application or interview process. Please reach out to E6’s Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail] if you need any support.