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Solution Architect (Banking - Payments)

On-site in Sant Cugat del Vallès·Added 26 days ago (last checked 22 Oct)

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This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Previous experience as a Solution Architect or in a similar role in enterprise environments.
  • Experience in banking and payment methods.
  • Ability to work at a conceptual and design level (implementation experience is not required).
  • Experience in the banking sector or financial environments (highly valued).
  • Experience with enterprise architecture tools such as LeanIX or other similar tools.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to interact with both business and technical teams.

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of business process modeling (BPMN).
  • Knowledge of Azure and the Microsoft ecosystem (classic stack).
  • Experience in digital transformation or systems modernization projects.
  • Knowledge of event-driven architectures, APIs, or microservices.
  • Experience working in regulated environments.
  • Consulting background.

The role

GFT is a pioneering company in digital transformation. We design business solutions centered on artificial intelligence (AI-Centric), modernize IT infrastructures, and develop next-generation core systems for leaders in the banking, insurance, and industrial sectors. In close collaboration with our clients, we push boundaries to help them reach their full potential.

We are currently looking to bring on board a Solution Architect with experience in banking and payment methods, focused on designing end-to-end architectures and aligning business with technology, to participate in a strategic project within the banking sector, in a complex and international technological environment.

The selected candidate will collaborate cross-functionally with business and technology teams, participating in the definition of scalable and sustainable solutions, ensuring their alignment with the organization's architectural standards and principles, as well as contributing to architecture modeling and documentation using corporate tools.

What you'll do

  • Define and design end-to-end solutions, aligned with enterprise architecture and business objectives.
  • Translate functional requirements into coherent, scalable, and sustainable architectures.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders and technical teams to ensure the proper definition and alignment of initiatives.
  • Ensure the consistency of solutions with the organization's architectural standards and principles.
  • Contribute to architecture modeling and documentation using corporate tools (LeanIX or other equivalent tools).

Personal competencies

  • Overall technical vision combined with the ability to dive into detail.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
  • Ability to technically lead development and integration teams.
  • Focus on quality, security, and resilience of solutions.
  • Proactivity in identifying technical risks and proposing alternatives.
  • Effective collaboration in multidisciplinary and international environments.

Hiring process

3 steps1 interview
  1. Find your Job

    Apart from technical skills, our team is Caring, Collaborative, Creative, Courageous and Committed and live up to our core values. The way we treat each other and our clients is just as critical to our success as it is the way we apply our knowledge and exercise our competencies.

  2. Apply · With Talent Acquisition team

  3. Interview

    Learn some basics about GFT before your interview and be ready to talk about your motivation to work at GFT. Also, be prepared to share all relevant details about previous work experiences, knowledge, career goals and how it all connects with your desired job. Some interviews can take place remotely.

  4. Get a Job Offer · With HR department

  5. Start your Job

    The onboarding process is a detailed 90-day journey from receiving your equipment and getting you set up to succeed, to meeting all stakeholders and team members who will work with you to get acclimated and ready.

  • Some interviews take place remotely.
  • GFT will never ask for payment at any stage of the recruitment process, and official communications come only from @gft.com addresses.

About GFT Technologies

GFT Technologies is a global technology partner specializing in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation. The company serves clients across various industries, with a strong focus on the banking and financial sectors. GFT leverages its deep industry expertise and cutting-edge technology to help businesses unlock the value of their data, achieve sustainable business outcomes, and deliver measurable results powered by AI. The company is known for its work in modernizing core banking systems and accelerating AI transformations.

GFT Technologies has a significant presence in Spain, with offices in multiple cities. The company's work culture emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering impactful solutions. GFT's expertise in AI and digital transformation makes it a relevant employer for international professionals looking to contribute to cutting-edge projects in Spain.

Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Headquarters
Stuttgart, Germany
In Spain
Sant Cugat del Vallès, Alcobendas
Website
gft.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • GFT Technologies has offices in multiple cities across Spain, including Sant Cugat del Vallès and Alcobendas.
  • The company specializes in AI and digital transformation, offering opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects.
  • GFT Technologies serves clients across various industries, with a strong focus on the banking and financial sectors.
  • The company's work culture emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and delivering impactful solutions.
  • GFT Technologies is involved in modernizing core banking systems and accelerating AI transformations.

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Additional information

At GFT, we consider diversity to be one of our fundamental pillars and we promote an inclusive work environment based on cooperation and mutual respect. We offer equal opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, cultural origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or religious beliefs.

GFT has and has registered an Equality Plan that includes the measures to be adopted to achieve equal treatment and opportunities between men and women within the company and to eliminate, where applicable, sex-based discrimination.

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