Enterprise Architect - London, Hybrid, Permanent
The Enterprise Architect will manage the end-to-end architecture of the existing systems, along with the boundaries and interactions within the ecosystem to ensure stability and resilience while meeting end user needs through promotion of competition. The post holder will also..
- Be part of the governance for major design changes, across Pay.UK (i.e. Rules and Standards, Data, Cyber, Product Development and Strategy) Ecosystem Architecture
- Assist the Senior Enterprise Architects in providing architectural advisory expertise internally, e.g. key change programmes of work, Ops, Assurance etc., and externally (to the wider market and innovation community)
- Maintain a good understanding of the end-to-end payments landscape combining insights and data internally across Pay.UK, stakeholder engagement and horizon scanning of the industry leveraging from internal and external market analytics capabilities
- Facilitate the transparency of the ecosystem to the supplier market
Key Accountabilities
- Maintains the architecture baseline of the payment eco system
- Provides technical SME capability to the efficient operations of strategic payment systems
- Ensures designs are accessible and transparent to all stakeholders
- Maintains good understanding of the end-to-end payments landscape combining insights and data internally across Pay.UK, stakeholder engagement and horizon scanning of the industry leveraging from internal and external market analytics capabilities
- Ensures enterprise data requirements are defined and consistent across the ecosystem and conform to all relevant rules and standards
- Assists the Senior Enterprise Architects in the provision of architectural advisory expertise internally to key change programmes of work, and other internal capabilities as required, e.g. Operations, Assurance, etc.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
- Relevant architecture qualifications and experience required
- Demonstrable experience with software architectural design, development, integration, and testing
- Experience and understanding of architecture within very complex, large change Financial Service programmes
- Application of architecture design within a payment's ecosystem an advantage
- Experience of delivering at a Senior level, leading and delivering outcomes
- Strong understanding and application of Architecture frameworks and methodology, including TOGAF
- Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects or initiatives while maintaining attention to detail
- Enhanced problem solving and decision-making skills
- Strategic development & execution
- Programme Delivery experience advantageous
- Risk Management mindset
- Commercial acumen
At Pay.UK, we value diversity and inclusivity. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups may hesitate to apply unless they meet all the requirements listed. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of how closely their skills and experience match the requirements. We are committed to supporting accessibility needs and creating a welcoming environment for all employees. Become part of our team and contribute to the creation of an inclusive work environment that values everyone's unique input.
About Us
Pay.UK maintains and develops the UK retail payment systems and standards that are core to the economy being able to function on a day-to-day basis.
From Bacs to Faster Payments and cheques – we act as the single operator for all UK retail payments. We put the needs of consumers and businesses at the heart of everything we do, working in the public interest to ensure that the systems the country relies on for its banking transactions are safe, open, innovative and resilient.
Our payment systems underpin the services that enable funds to be transferred between people and institutions. In 2023, the UK's retail payment systems processed 11.4 billion transactions worth £9.3 trillion through Bacs Direct Credit, Direct Debit, Faster Payments, and cheques, and our Current Account Switch Service has facilitated over 10.2 million switches since its launch in 2013.
Every day, people and businesses use the services we provide to get their salaries, pay their bills and make online and mobile banking payments. Our vision for the future is to enable a vibrant economy, with Pay.UK delivering the best-in-class payment infrastructure and standards for the benefit of consumers and businesses nationwide.
Benefits Include
- 12% Non-contributory pension
- Discretionary annual bonus
- 30 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
- Private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, health cash plan, dental insurance, Bupa medicals etc
- Employee assistance programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Annual fitness subsidy of up to £500 per annum
