Solution Architect

The Role

We are looking for a Solution Architect (SA) to innovate, win, and grow with us remotely if living and based in the UK. The ability and experience working on BST or Edinburgh time zones is required.

The Solution Architect (SA) is a key member of the project and services team who will work with Bottomline’s Financial Messaging customers to design and implement robust, scalable, and secure solutions that meet the business requirements of our clients. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders, internal and external, which requires a combination of business and technical skills.

How you’ll contribute:

• The SA will learn and apply product knowledge to develop and create comprehensive architectural design documents that align with the business objectives and technical requirements.
• Risk Management – Proactively identify potential risks and issues in solution designs and develop mitigation strategies
• Performance Optimization - Ensure solutions are optimized for performance, scalability, and security
• Technology Evaluation - Stay up to date with emerging technologies and trends, and evaluate their potential impact on current and future projects
• Expands knowledge - Translates creative ideas into plans or projects for the business; demonstrates a commitment to learn and develop self and others; takes accountability to ensure knowledge is retained and shared to advance organization capability and gain business advantage
• Builds and reinforces customer relationships - Strengthens relationships by taking every opportunity to listen and respond to customers and adapt solutions to meet their needs; demonstrates and encourages customer focus in all relationships and activities

If you have the attributes, skills, and experience listed below, we want to hear from you!

• 5+ years of experience or equivalent expertise as a Solution Architect, payments solutions analysis, technical program delivery, or a related field is required.
• Financial industry or payments experience preferred
• Conflict resolution experience - dealing with team dynamics, resolving conflicts, and facilitating team discussions
• Advanced knowledge of data fluency, including experience in handling large, diverse data sets and generating insights to drive business objectives
• Knowledge of ISO 20022, FINPlus, and SWIFT messaging, with experience in developing and interpreting data models –
• Knowledge of configuration for SWIFT channels e.g. SWIFTNet FINPlus, Interact, FileAct, FIN
• Demonstrated proficiency in payments technology platforms, including hands-on experience with major clearing market infrastructures
• Strong technical writing skills, with a proven track record of translating complex information into clear and concise documentation for diverse stakeholder audiences
• Must be a problem solver. Ability to research, analyze, and provide a solution to newly identified issues
• Team focused with strong collaboration and communication skills
• Emphasis on attention to detail and quality

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Knowledge of High Value Payments Systems, Low Value Payments Systems, and Real Time Payment rails, e.g. CHAPS, SEPA, FPS, BACS, SIC IP
• Skilled in JIRA tooling to create and manage backlog of development stories and analysis tasks
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field is preferred
• French/English language skills are a PLUS