Must Have Skills

Solution Architect/Designer who is comfortable working with AIA/ACDs, can operate independently with ISG and project teams and can navigate the required governance forums.
Lead end-to-end solution design for International Payments initiatives and transformation programs.
Design API-based and event-driven integrations across banking and payment ecosystems.
Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and resilient solution designs.
Create and maintain High-Level Designs (HLDs), Low-Level Designs (LLDs), interface specifications, and data flow models.
Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Architects, Development Teams, and Vendor partners.
Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture, security, and regulatory requirements.
Evaluate solution options and provide recommendations balancing business needs and technical constraints.
Support delivery teams throughout the development, testing, and implementation lifecycle.
Drive solution governance, design reviews, and technical decision-making.
Deep knowledge of:
International Payments




Cross-Border Payments
SWIFT Payments
SWIFT MT/MX Messaging
ISO 20022

API & Integration Architecture
Solid hands-on experience designing:
REST APIs
Microservices Architectures
Event-Driven Architectures
API Gateway Solutions
Proven experience in:
Integration Solution Design
Data Modelling and Mapping
API Design Standards
Security and Non-Functional Requirements
System and Application Integration

Nice To Have Skills

Hands-on experience with:
FGPP Payment Processing Flows
Payment Routing Configuration
Settlement and Reconciliation
SWIFT Integration
Interface and Channel Integration
Product Configuration and Customisation
Experience in Tier-1 banking settings.
Exposure to payment modernisation programs.
Experience supporting migration from legacy payment platforms.
Knowledge of payment regulations and compliance requirements.
Experience with FIS Global Payments Plus (FGPP) is highly desirable.

📌 Solution Designer Sydney
🏢 Xpt Software Australia
📍 Sydney