Solution Architect Core Banking & Payments
If you have extensive experience in Core Banking, Payments, Solution Architecture, and enterprise integration, and are interested in shaping the future of Digital Euro initiatives, we would be happy to hear from you.
Location: Remote / Vienna
Work model: Freelance
Workload: 4 days per week
Start: ASAP (latest 1 August 2026)
Duration: Until the end of September 2026, with a strong possibility of extension.
We are looking for an experienced Solution Architect to join a strategic Digital Euro Pilot initiative within a leading international banking environment. You will play a key role in defining the target architecture for Digital Euro integration, connecting Core Banking Systems with modern payment infrastructures across multiple countries.
Your Responsibilities
Define the target architecture for the Digital Euro Pilot in collaboration with Enterprise Architects.
Design integration architectures between Digital Euro components and Core Banking Systems.
Develop API-first, event-driven, and cloud-native integration concepts.
Design interfaces to payment platforms, settlement systems, liquidity management, customer channels, and operational services.
Assess the impact on existing payment processes and banking infrastructure.
Evaluate Digital Euro platforms, vendors, and implementation approaches.
Lead architecture workshops with business and technical stakeholders.
Prepare architectural recommendations and decision papers for senior management.
Identify architecture risks, dependencies, and implementation roadmaps.
Support multi-country deployment strategies across an international banking group.
