Solutions Architect

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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Whizdom Full time

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Recruitment Consultant | ICT & Business Support Services | Security Cleared Specialist

Solution Architect – Payments Platform (Connex)

About the client:

Our client is a leading consultancy delivering secure and scalable payment solutions across banking and financial services. This role supports the architecture and delivery of card issuing, acquiring, and switching platforms using Connex and other technologies.

About the role:

We are seeking a highly experienced Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of innovative payment solutions. You'll define architecture roadmaps, guide platform evolution, and ensure compliance with industry standards and scheme certifications.

Key Responsibilities:

Define and maintain target state architecture and roadmaps for Connex.
Lead solution design for card issuing, acquiring, switching, and merchant services.
Provide technical leadership across real-time payments, eCommerce, and omni-channel initiatives.
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and assess feasibility.
Evaluate and integrate vendor solutions with scheme and security compliance.
Architect event-driven, microservices, and cloud-native solutions (Azure/AWS).
Ensure performance, scalability, security, and supportability of solutions.
Mentor junior architects and contribute to governance and best practices.

Required Experience:

10+ years in solution architecture within payments and banking.
Proven experience with Connex or similar switching platforms.
Strong knowledge of card scheme operations, tokenisation, 3D Secure, and digital wallets.
Expertise in ISO 8583, ISO 20022, AS2805, and SWIFT protocols.
Hands-on experience with Azure, AWS, containerisation, and integration tools (Web Services, MQ).
Familiarity with Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay, and eCommerce gateways (e.g., Cybersource, MPGS).
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

What's on offer?

This is a 6-month contract role based in Melbourne, commencing as soon as available. You'll lead strategic architecture initiatives across high-impact payment platforms.

How to Apply

Please upload your resume to apply. We will be in touch with further instructions for suitably skilled candidates. Please note that you may be required to complete selection criteria to finalise your application.

For more information, please get in touch with Farbar Siddiq at farbars@whizdom.com.au or call 0489 922 211.

Seniority level

Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment typeContract

Job function

Job functionInformation Technology
IndustriesIT Services and IT Consulting, IT System Custom Software Development, and IT System Design Services

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