Solutions Architect (Fintech)

TL;DR

Solutions Architect (Fintech): Leading technical pre-sales and designing creative payment infrastructure solutions with an accent on card processing standards and API integration. Focus on shaping client strategy, articulating technical risks, and driving the evolution of payment architecture within a global delivery team.

Location: Hong Kong

Company

A global provider of cloud-native, API-based payment processing and wallet management infrastructure for banks, airlines, and fintechs.

What you will do

• Lead technical pre-sales exercises and deliver compelling technical presentations to clients.
• Design creative payment solutions from conception to delivery, ensuring alignment with business requirements.
• Support sales by crafting technical responses for RFI/RFP/RFQ proposals and statements of work.
• Collaborate with development teams and project managers to ensure successful delivery according to scope.
• Provide subject matter expertise and contribute to the long-term solution architecture roadmap.
• Manage technical risks and ensure all proposals align with company technology standards.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in customer-facing roles, solution architecture, and the payments industry.
• Deep expertise in card payment products (credit, debit, prepaid) and processing standards like ISO 8583.
• Proven experience with Mastercard and Visa network integrations.
• Strong technical background in Java-based applications and cloud/on-premise infrastructure.
• Excellent English communication skills for engaging with diverse business and technical stakeholders.
• Ability to travel as required, primarily within the UK region.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive and supportive environment that values unique backgrounds and contributions.
• Strong focus on professional development from day one.
• Commitment to employee wellbeing and a people-first mentality.
• Opportunity to work on innovative, high-impact payment technology for global clients.