Accord Technologies Inc · 3 days ago
Application Solutions Architect - Payments
Charlotte, NC
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$55/hr - $65/hr
10+ years expAccord Technologies Inc is seeking an Application Solutions Architect to deliver technology solution architecture for Global Payment Solutions. The role involves defining architectural vision, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring solutions align with business objectives and compliance standards.
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Responsibilities
Define an architectural vision and solution architecture that aligns with business strategy, enterprise architecture principles, and technology platform choices
Articulate the solution intent and operating environment, identify primary systems/subsystems and their interfaces, and define non-functional requirements
Ensure solutions are fit for purpose by collaborating with stakeholders and vendors, while assessing the impact of strategic design decisions
Work closely with both business and technology teams to shape the solution intent and architectural vision
Rapidly develop high-level architecture designs, refining details as business requirements evolve; ensure designs are modular, flexible, and adaptable
Apply best practices, templates, and documentation standards to produce architectural designs
Partner with Product Managers/Owners to plan and prioritize technology-focused backlog items for the architecture runway
Provide clarity to development teams on architectural aspects, offering solution options to overcome impediments
Conduct design reviews to confirm all non-functional requirements are met (e.g., security, performance, scalability, usability, reliability)
Operate as an individual contributor
Qualification
Required
10+ years' experience in Banking/Financial Services technology
Strong Commercial Banking domain knowledge in Corporate Payments, Commercial Card, Corporate Channels, Accounting Services, and Liquidity Management
Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Strong understanding of application architecture in modern development languages, including Java, .NET (C#), Python, and JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks (e.g., Angular, React)
Self-motivated and proactive
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Solid understanding of SDLC methodologies (Waterfall and Agile)
Strong business partner engagement and coordination skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
Analytical thinking, attention to detail, problem-solving, and innovative mindset
Ability to translate complex concepts into multiple architectural views for different audiences
Broad IT knowledge, including financial software, middleware, and databases
Skilled at interpreting business needs and applying innovative technology solutions
Ability to drive shared service strategies and foster a performance culture
Commitment to continuous improvement of products, processes, and tools
Expertise in API design, microservices, and integration platforms
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Bachelor's degree in computer science/related field or related work experience
TOGAF 9 Certified
Cloud Solutions Architect Certification (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Company
Accord Technologies Inc
We are one of the pioneers in Information technology consulting and staffing industry.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase