Senior Solutions Architect, Financial Services, Banking - Payments - FinTech

Senior Solutions Architect, Financial Services, Banking - Payments - FinTech

Job ID: 10560372 | AWS EMEA SARL (UK Branch)

Revolutionize Financial Technology by Bridging Business and Cloud Innovation

Transform the financial services landscape by connecting cloud solutions with strategic business outcomes. As a Solutions Architect, you'll be the critical link between technological potential and real-world customer success in the dynamic world of banking, payments, and financial technology.

Key job responsibilities

• Architect Transformative Solutions: Design and recommend cloud architectures that align seamlessly with customer business objectives in the financial services sector
• Customer Advocacy: Serve as a trusted technical advisor, translating complex technological capabilities into tangible business value
• Innovation Catalyst: Develop and share technical content, reference architectures, and best practices that inspire and educate customers
• Technical Evangelism: Represent AWS through workshops, speaking engagements, and thought leadership in financial technology forums
• Collaborative Growth: Contribute to team development through mentorship, knowledge sharing, and supporting organizational excellence

A day in the life

Your day will be a dynamic blend of technical exploration and strategic collaboration. You'll engage with financial services customers, unravelling their unique challenges and crafting innovative cloud solutions that drive meaningful business transformation. From designing sophisticated architectures to presenting compelling technical strategies, you'll be at the forefront of technological innovation.

About the team

We are a diverse collective of technology enthusiasts passionate about empowering businesses through cloud innovation. Our team thrives on continuous learning, collaborative problem-solving, and a commitment to customer success. We value individual perspectives and believe that breakthrough solutions emerge from a rich tapestry of backgrounds and experiences.

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Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or equivalent, or experience in a professional field or military
• Experience in IT development or implementation/consulting in the software or Internet industries
• Experience within specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics).
• Experience in design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures
• Experience communicating across technical and non-technical audiences, including executive level stakeholders or clients

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of SAP systems (like SAP Business Suite, S/4HANA, SAP Business Warehouse, SAP HANA, SAP Business Objects, etc.) and their architecture and infrastructure needs
• Experience in infrastructure architecture, database architecture and networking
• Experience working with end user or developer communities

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