Cuscal
Financial Services
SolutionArchitect
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“Solution Architect at Cuscal. Skills: Solution architecture, Payments domain, AWS cloud. Translate business requirements. Translate technical requirements”
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experience as Solution Architect, Experience in payments, acquiring, or financial services platforms, Understanding of high-availability, real-time transaction systems, Proven ability to define architecture, Proven ability to influence stakeholders, Experience with APIs, integration patterns, and distributed systems, Solid knowledge of AWS cloud (PaaS/IaaS), Solid knowledge of security, Solid knowledge of infrastructure, Experience delivering solutions in Agile environments, Ability to balance innovation with risk, Ability to balance innovation with compliance, Ability to balance innovation with resilience
Nice to Have
Experience in merchant acquiring, Experience in card payments environments, Knowledge of payments standards and messaging, Familiarity with card schemes, Familiarity with payment gateways, Familiarity with authorisation flows, Familiarity with settlement processes, Background in software engineering, Background in development
What You'll Do.
Translate business requirements
Translate technical requirements
Develop solution architectures
Monitor technology landscape
Evaluate technology landscape
Identify deficiencies
Stay abreast of global trends
Make informed technological decisions
Support lifecycle management
Support strategic decision-making
Analyse market trends
Analyse competitor strategies
Lead design of solution architectures
Lead implementation of solution architectures
Develop roadmap for enterprise solution portfolio
Provide consultancy across technologies
Provide consultancy across projects
Deliver architectural designs
Facilitate community of practice
Define governance activities
Direct governance activities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Product owners; Product managers; Domain Lead; Agile squads; Product owners
Process & Methodology
Agile environments
Full Job Description
Forward with Cuscal At Cuscal, we’re not just shaping the future of payments - we’re pioneering it. From launching Australia’s first ATM to being the first certified NPP PayTo Payer and Initiator in 2022, we’ve spent over 59 years building solutions that millions of Australians rely on every day. Now, we’re preparing for what’s next, and we want you to be part of it. Join us as a Solution Architect in our Enterprise Technology Service team and help us deliver ground-breaking solutions that push the boundaries of what’s possible. Your Opportunity We’re looking for a Solution Architect to join our Enterprise Technology Services team, supporting our Acquiring product domain. Our Acquiring domain is at the forefront of this—supporting merchant payments, transaction processing, and card acceptance capabilities across a rapidly evolving payments landscape. In this role, you’ll design and evolve the platforms that enable merchant acquiring, card processing, and transaction authorisation —ensuring our systems are scalable, resilient, and ready for the future of digital payments. You’ll work on high-volume, real-time systems where performance, reliability, and security are critical, helping Cuscal continue to deliver innovative solutions in a competitive and fast-moving market. You’ll also make an impact by: 1. Interpret Business Needs: * Translate both business and technical requirements into an architectural blueprint and non-functional requirements such as availability, disaster recovery, and security. * Develop solution architectures that adhere to our Technology Strategies including API, Cloud, and Cyber Strategy, ensuring compliance with governance obligations. * Collaborate closely with product owners and managers to support robust architectural foundations that accommodate future business demands. * Understand and integrate business drivers and enterprise solution designs to drive targeted outcomes. * Example Deliverables: Requirements traceability document, business
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