Hello!
At MBC we keep growing and we are now looking for a ITDesign Architect.

About MBC

May Business Consulting is an international consulting firm offering advisory services in digital transformation, change management, efficiency and control. We have a customer-centric approach, getting 100% involved proactively to maximise our added value.

We have offices in Spain and the United Kingdom.

We work on international projects with financial institutions, fintechs and startups.

About the role

We are looking for a ITDesign Architect with experience in the Payments industry to join our team. The role will involve working on designing innovative payment solutions, defining architectural models, and developing strategies to integrate these solutions with clients’ platforms.

Functions:

• Contribute to the definition of architecture reference models.

• Participate in the discovery phase of various initiatives, helping to define the strategy for each client.

• Support the design phases to ensure the development of products that deliver value to customers, financial institutions, and the open market.

• Develop a strategic vision for the evolution of the payments industry, anticipating future challenges and new capabilities.

• Promote cooperation and the reuse of assets across international initiatives.

• Manage relationships with CTO, CIO, and CDO departments of the Santander subsidiary, as well as with equivalent departments in other clients.

• Define integration architectures with clients' platforms, ensuring seamless technology solutions.

Requirements:

• At least 10 years of experience in IT senior positions, specifically as a Payments Senior Solution/Enterprise Architect or Design Architect.

• Excellent knowledge of SWIFT and SWIFT messages.

• Expert knowledge of CHAPS and International Payments.

• Experience with MT to MX mapping and translations.

• Strong ability to conceptualize and synthesize ideas.

• Solid functional knowledge of the payments industry.

• Ability to lead high-level discussions in decision-making forums.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to present ideas clearly to a diverse audience.

• In-depth understanding of integration architecture, operating models, and technology platforms.

• Proficiency in microservices, APIs, cloud technologies, and emerging technologies (e.g., AI, blockchain) as applied to the payments sector.

• Experience with Java, microservice frameworks (Spring, Spring Boot, Quarkus), serverless architecture.

• Knowledge of ISO20022, SOAP, REST services, and NoSQL or relational databases.

• Familiar with DevOps methodologies and agile development practices.

Better if you have...

• Proactivity
• Willingness to grow and improve continuously.
• Empathy and teamwork skills.
• Strong learning capacity and attention to detail.
• Client-oriented approach.

Location: Milton Keynes — Hybrid.

Permanent or Contractor (depending on your preference)

Join a young consulting firm and continue your professional growth and development. Work on international projects in a great working environment.

We look forward to your application!