Cards Architect

Posted 16 March 2026
LocationSheffield
Job type Contract
Discipline Technology

Job description

​The Role: Cards Architects

Location: Sheffield, UK

Position Type: Contract Inside IR35

Remote work option Available: Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite


Job Description:

In this role, you will:

  • Understand the Design and Requirements and develop and execute custom application features and functions

  • Understand the BRD and break the requirements into MVP’s and stories

  • Strong knowledge of more than 1 Card products

  • Accountable for end-to-end solution design; strategically aligned, cost effective architecture solutions that adhere to platform architecture roadmaps and overall enterprise architecture strategy

  • Working alongside a wide range of stakeholders, providing architecture direction and leadership to teams

  • Create relationships with sponsors to define and support business strategy and technology roadmaps

  • Able to manage risk; Effectively manage and escalate risks and issues

  • Ensure relevant architecture governance and standards are met

  • Mentor and support others

  • Partner with external suppliers to define architecture patterns and integration approaches

  • Stay up to date with technology trends and communicate to peers and stakeholders

To be successful in this role, you should meet the following requirements:

  • 15+ experience in development and maintenance of complex banking applications such as credit card processing

  • Significant background in financial services or related industry. Lending or Cards experience is considered a plus.

  • Experience in delivering solutions over a number of years either as an architect or in roles other than architecture

  • Proven ability to deliver in a matrixed organisation, including working collaboratively and resolving conflicts

  • Able to work with ambiguous problems and create solutions through excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Comfortable collaborating with a range of stakeholders to develop solutions, across both business and IT organisations

  • Knowledge of, or certification in at least one cloud platform

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt communications appropriately to the audience

  • Awareness of infrastructure, integration, data, messaging or security are also relevant technical skills.

  • Ability to be pragmatic, flexible, have a sense of ownership, develop networks, and be culturally sensitive are also relevant personal attributes.

  • Digital Banking Retail Experience (Cards or Loans preferable)

  • Full stack solution design skills (Web, App, API, Orchestration, Mainframe (not essential)

  • Cyber security mindset

  • Resilient and High Availability design experience

  • Cloud Certification


If this position is of interest to you, apply now!